Syllabus of Online Digital Substation Design Training Course

AEDEI: Syllabus of Online Digital Substation Design Training

Module-1 Introduction to Digital Substations

  • Definition and benefits of digital substations
  • Comparison with conventional substations
  • Key concepts: IEC 61850, process bus, station bus, merging units, phasor measurement units (PMUs)
  • Advantages of digital substations: Improved reliability, enhanced security, reduced maintenance costs, faster fault detection and isolation
  • Challenges and limitations of digital substations

Module-2 IEC 61850 Standards

  • Overview of IEC 61850 standards
  • Communication protocols: GOOSE, MMS, Sampled Values
  • Data modeling and object-oriented concepts
  • Configuration and commissioning guidelines
  • Testing and validation procedures
    • Module-3 Components of a Digital Substation
    • Primary equipment: Power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors
    • Secondary equipment: Current transformers (CTs), voltage transformers (VTs), protective relays, merging units
    • Communication network: Ethernet, fiber optics, wireless communication
    • Human-machine interface (HMI): SCADA systems, control centers
    • Automation systems: Process automation, bay control units

    Module-4 Protection and Automation
    • Protection principles and schemes: Overcurrent, differential, distance protection
    • Automation functions: Bay control, switching operations, fault recording
    • Protective relaying in digital substations: Integrated protection systems, communication-based protection
    • Fault location and analysis

    Module-5 Communication and Networking

    • Network topologies: Star, ring, mesh
    • Network protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet
    • Cyber security measures: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption
    • Network performance monitoring and diagnostics

    Module-6 Case Studies and Real-World Examples
    • Case studies of successful digital substation implementations
    • Real-world examples of challenges and solutions
    • Industry best practices and future trends

    Module-7 Cyber Security
    • Threats and vulnerabilities in digital substations
    • Cyber security measures and best practices
    • Incident response and recovery procedures