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Substation Operation and Maintenance

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Substation Operation and Maintenance

Design, Types, Maintenance Strategies, and Testing Incorporating AI and Robotics

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 15 May 2026 London $ 5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950

Introduction

This Substation Operation and Maintenance training course will include the design and maintenance culture related to substations to optimize its operations, performance and security. The fundamental designs of substations have not shifted but the roles with digital technologies have gained great presence in the performance and optimization of the substation maintenance strategies.

The salient equipment installed in the substation like the transformers and circuit breakers incorporates ecofriendly components and outperforms the predecessor models and technologies. Protection parameters of equipment are more comprehensive, which includes lightning and surge protection. In this digital era the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and robotics, has elevated the level of maintenance tasks beyond human capabilities. Instrumentations with remote monitoring capabilities enhance the stability and security of the substations.

This GLOMACS Substation Operation and Maintenance training course will highlight:

  • The fundamental design and roles of a substation
  • The key roles of the main substation equipment
  • Importance of protection systems within the substation
  • Artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and robotics relevance in the substation operations
  • Remote monitoring of substation assets

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the designs and types of substations
  • Explain the significance of the main substation equipment
  • Analyze the merits of the protection systems
  • Comprehend the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and robotics complementing the maintenance of substations
  • Monitoring remotely the assets of the substation

Training Methodology

This training course will ensure that participants will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Each training course participant will receive a copy of the comprehensive training course notes. The presenter will outline and discuss the topics using computer displays, videos and power point presentation.

Organisational Impact

Upon completion of the training course the organizational impact would be:

  • Technical training and up-skilling to improve and realize the full potential of a competent workforce.
  • Productivity increases through exposure of artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and robotics.
  • Identification for opportunities related to protection
  • Comprehend significant roles of main equipment
  • Attitude change of workforce, as continuous follow up of new technologies for the efficiency and safety of the installation

Personal Impact

On successful completion of this training course delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the types and merits of substations
  • Identify the main equipment in the substation and its operations
  • Appreciate introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and robotics roles in the substation
  • Comprehend the importance of substation assets remote monitoring
  • Be exposed to relevant tests and instrumentation's.

Who should Attend?

The operations and maintenance staff will be able to comprehend the types, construction, operations, function of substations. This will enable them to optimize their skill sets to ensure safe and secure uptime in the substations.

This GLOMACS Substation Operation and Maintenance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Electrical engineers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Electrical supervisors
  • Engineering professionals
  • Managers of the electrical engineering department
Course Outline
Day 1

Fundamental Designs of a Power Substation

  • Basic concepts of substation designs
  • Operation of substation and IEC61850 including GOOSE
  • Classification of substations and busbar arrangements
  • Characteristics of the air insulated substation (AIS)
  • Merits of the gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Fundamentals of a digital substation
Day 2

Essential Equipment Installation in a Power Substation

  • Main roles of the step down power transformers
  • Outdoor instrument transformers
  • Non-conventional instrument transformers (NCIT) for gas insulated substations (GIS)
  • Conventional outdoor HV circuit breakers
  • Eco-friendly HV circuit breakers
  • Disconnectors, isolators, busbars and transmission lines
Day 3

Protection in Substations

  • Importance of grounding
  • Digital grounding
  • Lightning protection
  • Surge protection
  • Digital numerical relays
  • Overhead lines protection and monitoring
Day 4

Maintenance and Security of Substations Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in predictive maintenance
  • Merits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on electrical asset maintenance
  • Digital transformation solutions related to substations
  • Uptime, upgrades and retrofit substation
  • Substation routine tests
  • Robotics applications for substation inspections
Day 5

Remote Monitoring and Key Routine Tests Including Instrumentation's

  • Digital substation monitoring system
  • Sweep frequency response analysis and tan delta tests
  • Very low frequency hi-pot tests
  • Circuit breaker contacts opening test for GIS
  • Online remote monitoring of substation assets
  • Wrap-up session
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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