Professional Development

Programme

BASIC POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

COURSE DURATION

2 and 1/2 Days

INTRODUCTION
The EEA, in conjunction with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) School of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering, are
pleased to offer a course on Basic Power System Protection.
The QUT is located in Brisbane and has developed a series of competency-based courses and programmes for electrical engineers in the
power industry. The academic staff of the QUT power systems programme are working in areas such as power system analysis, line design,
cables, power electronics and renewable energy.
There are already a number of power engineers in New Zealand involved in the QUT courses and the EEA is pleased to be a partner in this
initiative. The EEA has a strong commitment to the professional development of its members and engineers/technical staff working in the NZ
power industry.
OVERVIEW
Protection systems are applied to electrical power systems to detect faults and quickly disconnect the faulted part of the system. This module
is designed to give all electricity supply engineers an exposure to the principles of protection.
AIM AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain why protection is needed on a power system and appreciate the fundamental principles of power
System protection
Apply the techniques commonly employed by protection designers to achieve an acceptable level of
protection reliability and security
Specify current transformers for specific applications
Select and set basic systems of overcurrent relays, differential relays and distance relays
Explain the pros and cons of fuses, reclosers and sectionalizers
Set a distance relay to protect a feeder and to provide remote backup protection
COURSE CONTENT
Protection system reliability and security
Methods of grading protection relays
Comparison of unit and non-unit protection
Different causes and characteristics of the faults that occur on power systems and the specific protection
relays that are used to detect them
Examination of local back-up protection
The per-unit system and basic fault calculations
Various types of relayselectro-mechanical and electronic
Current and voltage transformerstheory and specification for different applications
Bus Protection
Transformer protectionbasic overview of the different types, with emphasis on application and setting of
differential protection
Theory, application of and setting procedures of overcurrent and earth fault protection, including inverse
time relays, instantaneous overcurrent relays and directional overcurrent and earth fault relays
Reclosers, sectionalisers and fuses basic application and co-ordination
Distance relays theory, application and and setting procedures
Analysis of protection events
Commissioning and maintenance of protection systems
 Professional Development
Programme

BASIC POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

PRESENTERSHANE KERR

Shane has 30 years experience in the electricity supply industry, starting his career in 1987 with the South East Queensland
Electricity Board (SEQEB) as an apprentice electrical fitter and mechanic. Since qualifying, he has held a number of different
positions within SEQEB and Energex.

Graduating in 2002 with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Queensland University or Technology, Shane has
extensive experience in substation maintenance, construction and testing, substation design, protection system design,
protection relay settings and network operations including fault investigations and protection system performance.

Shane is currently the manager of Network Control at Energex and is responsible for the real time operation of the distribution and sub-
transmission network in SE Queensland.

Shane has represented Energex on the GIGRE B5 panel for protection engineering and at the Australia and New Zealand Network Operators
forum.

ASSESSMENT

All course attendees will be issued with a certificate of attendance. Those wishing to gain greater proficiency must complete the QUT
assessment requirements which are met by way of assignments. Course attendees are permitted up to two months to complete the
assignments, but are encouraged to complete them as soon as possible. On completion of the course assessment, a QUT certificate of
attainment will be issued. It may be possible for course results to be credited towards a QUT postgraduate qualification.

Course attendance and completion of the assignment/s may attract Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - points/hours.
TEXTS & REFERENCES(NOT REQUIRED FOR COURSE)

Network Protection and Automation Guide - Areva

Power System Protection P.M.Anderson (IEEE)
Power System Protection Institution of Engineering and Technology (Electricity Training Association).
COURSE NOTES

A full set of course notes will be provided to each attendee at the beginning of the course.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

Please ensure you bring a scientific calculator and blank paper for your notes and calculations.

HOW TO REGISTER

Registrations when available can be completed online on the EEA website at www.eea.co.nz, under the heading News & Events:\Upcoming
EEA Events. Course numbers are limited to 25 attendees and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, so please
ensure that you dont miss out by registering promptly.

EEA PO Box 5324, Wellington, New Zealand

Phone +64 4 473 8600 admin@eea.co.nz Website www.eea.co.nz