PPA3100 — Protection & Automation Intro
This is an introductory course for individuals seeking employment in the Power Protection and Automation Engineering field. Course content involves an overview of the planning, design, parameterization, and operation of company-specific devices and equipment that protect electrical equipment from damage caused by power surges, short circuits, and other electrical faults. It also involves the automation of electrical systems to improve their efficiency and reliability. Through structured training and learning rotations, students will review AC electrical circuits, build skills in substation topology, power system protection theory and substation automation, understand the most used communication protocols used on the power system, perform engineering analyses (test and troubleshoot) physical processes for malfunctions or defects using company-specific devices and equipment, and document findings regarding the status of equipment and systems. Upon completion, students will have knowledge of the fundamentals of electrification, protection, and automation.