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Course Outline

Foundations of Digital Substations

  • Comparing conventional and digital substation systems
  • Essential components of digital substations: IEDs, process bus, and station bus
  • The IEC 61850 communication standard

Contemporary Trends in Substation Design

  • The impact of smart grids on modern power systems
  • Advancements in substation automation and monitoring systems
  • Incorporating renewable energy sources into substation design

AI Basics for Electrical Engineering

  • Overview of AI and machine learning principles
  • Introduction to supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
  • Key AI tools and platforms for engineering use-cases

Applying AI to Electrical Lines and Substation Design

  • Optimising substation layouts with the help of AI
  • Using AI for load flow analysis and fault detection
  • Conducting power system stability analysis using AI tools

AI for Predictive Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis

  • Utilising machine learning models for predictive maintenance strategies
  • Detecting anomalies and faults through AI algorithms
  • Case studies: AI applications in fault detection and repair planning

Practical Exercises

  • Deploying AI algorithms for substation optimisation
  • Using Python for load flow and fault analysis
  • Exploring MATLAB and PowerFactory for AI applications in power systems

Future Trends and Opportunities

  • The role of AI in the progression of digital substations
  • New technologies emerging in smart grids and power systems
  • Prospects for further specialisation in AI and electrical engineering

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering concepts
  • Working familiarity with substation workflows and design principles
  • No previous experience with AI is necessary

Target Audience

  • Electrical engineers and substation designers
  • Power system planners and grid managers
  • Professionals seeking to apply AI-driven solutions in electrical engineering
 21 Hours

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