Course Content:
Electrical Fundamental concepts:
· Current, Voltage, Charge
· Conductor, Resistor, Insulators
· Inductors & Capacitors
· Direct Current & Alternating Currents
· R-L, RC, RLC, LC networks
· Harmonics
· Conceptual answering for GATE questions
Transformers:
· Types of Transformers:
o Power Transformers
o Distribution Transformers
o Control Transformers
o Instrument Transformers (CT & PTs)
· Vector Groups and their applications
· Construction of Transformers
· Protection Schematic diagrams for Transformers
Motors:
· Types of Motors
o Induction Motors
o Synchronous Motors
· Construction of Motors
· Protection Schematic diagrams of Transformers
HV Switchgear
· Breakers
o Vacuum Circuit Breakers
o SF6 Circuit Breakers
o Oil Circuit Breakers
· Earth Switch
· CTs
· Busbars & Insulators
· Measuring Instruments
· Introduction to Relays
· Breaker Internal Circuit Diagram
· Construction
LV Switchgear
· LV Switchgear Components
· Circuit Breakers (ACBs, MCCB, MCB)
· Isolators
· CTs
· Control Relays, Auxiliary Relays
· Contactors, Capacitors
. Busbars & Insulators
· Construction Types (Form I, II, III & IV Types)
· Types of Panels based on application
o Power Control Center Panels
o Motor Control Center Panels
o Generator Control Panels
o Synchronization Panels
o UPS systems
o Control & Relay Panels
o Interposing Relay Panels / SCADA Panels, Control Desks
o PLC Panels (Ladder Logic & Function Block Diagrams)
o Power Distribution Boards
o Local Control Panels
o Junction Boxes
o Terminal Boxes
Cables:
· HV & EHV Cables
· HV Cable Joints
· LV Cables
· Instrument Cables
Substations
· Generating Plant Substation (Step-up)
· Grid Stations
· Transmission Substation
· Distribution Substations (Step-down)
· Substation Equipment
o Current Limiting Reactors
o Breakers
o Isolators
o Earth Switches
o Insulators
o Busbars & Insulators
o Lightning Arrestors & Surge Arrestors
o Station Auxiliary Transformers
o CTs
o PTs
· Earthing Systems
· Communication
· Design of Substations
· Busbar Connection Types
Transmission & Distribution
· Type of Transmission Towers
· Based on Voltage
· Based on Circuits
· Distribution Networks
· Basics of Network Protection