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Course Outline

Introduction to Digital Substations

  • Distinguishing between conventional and digital substations
  • Key components of digital substations: IEDs, process bus, and station bus
  • The IEC 61850 communication standard

Contemporary Trends in Substation Design

  • The contribution of smart grids to modern power systems
  • Advances in substation automation and monitoring
  • Incorporating renewable energy into substation design

AI Fundamentals for Electrical Engineering

  • Overview of AI and machine learning concepts
  • Basics of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
  • AI tools and platforms applicable to engineering

AI in the Design of Electrical Lines and Substations

  • Optimising substation layouts with AI
  • AI-driven load flow analysis and fault detection
  • Power system stability analysis using AI tools

AI for Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection

  • Machine learning models for predictive maintenance
  • Detecting anomalies and faults through AI algorithms
  • Case studies: AI applications in fault detection and repair scheduling

Practical Exercises

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

Future Trends and Prospects

  • The impact of AI on the evolution of digital substations
  • Emerging technologies in smart grids and power systems
  • Opportunities for further learning and specialisation in AI and electrical engineering

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of electrical engineering principles
  • Knowledge of substation operations and design concepts
  • No previous experience with AI is necessary

Target Audience

  • Electrical engineers and substation designers
  • Power system planners and grid operators
  • Professionals keen on exploring AI-driven solutions in electrical engineering
 21 Hours

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