Training: Switching & Lightning Transients

Overview

This training will be held in English.

This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of switching and lightning transient phenomena using EMTP^®. By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand switching and lightning transient phenomena  

• Understand the challenges around transient studies

• Know the data required for transient studies and where to find typical data

• Know the main steps to perform an insulation coordination study (switching, lightning, TRV)

• Know how to interpret the results provided by EMT-type software.  

This course includes hands-on exercises and guided examples to build both theoretical understanding and practical skills.

Computer and temporary EMTP^® licenses

Every participant is required to bring their own personal computer. Temporary EMTP^® licenses will be provided to participants for the course's duration. 

Intended audience

This training is ideal for T&D electrical engineers, consultants, industry professionals, researchers, and post-graduate students involved in power system studies.

Program

Session 1– 12th of May – 10am to 12pm

- Insulation Coordination: Introduction

• Origin and type of overvoltages
• Design approach
• Transients in networks - basics

Session 2 – 13th of May – 9am to 12pm

- Slow-Front Overvoltage (Switching)

• Approach
• Modeling and simulation
• Results interpretation

- Switching analysis with EMTP

• Lab: Line re-energization
• Controlled circuit-breaker

Session 3 – 14th of May – 9am to 12pm

- Fast-Front Overvoltage (Lightning)

• Definitions
• Approach
• Modeling and simulation
• Results interpretation
• Lab: lightning analysis

Session 4 – 15th of May – 10am to 12pm

- Questions & Answers