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Introduction to Digital Substations

  • Differentiating between conventional and digital substation architectures.
  • Essential components of digital substations: IEDs, process bus, and station bus.
  • An overview of the IEC 61850 communication standard.

Current Trends in Substation Design

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

AI Fundamentals for Electrical Engineering

  • Foundational concepts in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
  • Basics of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
  • Overview of AI tools and platforms relevant to engineering applications.

AI in Designing Electrical Lines and Substations

  • Optimising substation layouts with AI assistance.
  • Performing AI-driven load flow analysis and fault detection.
  • Conducting power system stability analysis using AI tools.

AI for Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection

  • Building machine learning models for predictive maintenance.
  • Detecting anomalies and faults using advanced AI algorithms.
  • Reviewing case studies on AI in fault detection and repair scheduling.

Hands-on Exercises

  • Practically implementing AI algorithms for substation optimisation.
  • Utilising Python for load flow and fault analysis tasks.
  • Exploring MATLAB and PowerFactory for AI applications in power systems.

Future Trends and Opportunities

  • The evolving role of AI in the progression of digital substations.
  • Emerging technologies shaping smart grids and power systems.
  • Pathways for further learning and specialisation in AI and electrical engineering.

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental electrical engineering principles.
  • Working knowledge of substation operations and design concepts.
  • No previous experience with AI is necessary to join this course.

Target Audience

  • Electrical engineers and specialists in substation design.
  • Power system planners and grid operators.
  • Professionals seeking to integrate AI-driven solutions into electrical engineering workflows.
 21 Hours

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