Substation Automation

This Power Plant-specific Substation Automation course provides practical knowledge of modern automation systems used in electrical substations within power generation plants. It covers the fundamentals of substation automation, including protection, control, monitoring, communication, and data acquisition. Participants learn about SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), and modern digital control systems. The course explains how transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, busbars, and protection relays are monitored and controlled through automation systems. It introduces communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, and IEC 60870-5-104 used for reliable substation communication. Participants also learn about alarm management, event recording, fault monitoring, and real-time data visualization. The course focuses on automation integration with power plant electrical systems and control rooms. Practical examples help participants understand system architecture, interlocking, protection coordination, and operational safety. Troubleshooting and maintenance practices for automation and communication systems are also discussed. By completing the course, participants gain the skills needed to operate, monitor, maintain, and improve automated substations in power plant environments.