PPA3140 — Power Protection Systems
This course is designed for technical professionals seeking to learn the fundamental operations of company-specific power production devices and equipment. Through structured training and learning rotations, students will engage in hands-on sessions and in-depth tutorials to become proficient in the configuration of company-specific testing equipment and software system to include job tasks related logical fault isolation, diagnostic software usage, component replacement techniques, and protection of equipment while troubleshooting. Core topics include advanced logic and interlocking creation, Automatic Transfers Schemes (ATS) with Goose, online troubleshooting with advanced applications and communications protocols, distance protection, differential protection, and overcurrent protection. Participants will also learn the federal regulations to apply and test communication with IEC 61850 relays. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base to test and troubleshoot devices configured to ensure the safety and reliability of power distribution systems.