The “Automated Power Systems Protection and Testing Training Course” is a comprehensive one-week programme offered by Oxford Training Centre, falling under our specialised category of Power Systems & Maintenance Training Courses. This course is designed for electrical engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals involved in the design, operation, and testing of power protection systems.
As power systems become increasingly complex and automated, understanding and mastering modern protection schemes, digital relays, and advanced test equipment has become essential. This course provides practical and theoretical knowledge with a strong focus on Automated Power System Protection techniques and Electrical Testing, System Safety practices.
Participants will engage with real-world scenarios, simulation software, and hands-on testing procedures using modern relay testing tools. The course ensures a robust understanding of how to plan, execute, and evaluate tests for protection relays across various applications, improving both system reliability and operational safety.
Course Objectives & Target Group:
Objectives
- To provide participants with in-depth knowledge of Automated Power System Protection principles.
- To introduce standardised testing procedures and automation techniques in relay testing.
- To develop skills for analysing system protection schemes and interpreting relay performance.
- To reinforce best practices in Electrical Testing, System Safety during all phases of system operation and maintenance.
- To enable participants to create efficient and repeatable test templates using industry-leading testing equipment and software.
- To ensure competency in evaluating test results and performing root cause analysis of protection failures.
Target Group
This course is ideal for:
- Power system protection engineers
- Substation technicians and electrical engineers
- SCADA and automation engineers
- Maintenance supervisors in the utility, oil & gas, and industrial sectors
- Technical managers overseeing system protection and testing
- Graduate engineers aiming to specialise in protection systems
Participants are expected to have a foundational understanding of power system operations and basic relay protection principles.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to Power System Protection
- Fundamentals of power system operation and protection
- Types and functions of protective relays
- Overview of power system faults and disturbance types
- Basic relay coordination and grading
- Introduction to safety considerations in protection testing
- Standards in Electrical Testing, System Safety (IEC/IEEE guidelines)
Day 2: Modern Protection Schemes and Relay Technologies
- Overview of modern digital and numerical relays
- CTs, VTs and the role of instrument transformers in protection
- Understanding overcurrent, earth fault, and distance protection
- Transformer differential and busbar protection schemes
- Introduction to IEC 61850-based protection systems
- Setting and configuration basics for digital relays
Day 3: Automation and Test Equipment
- Introduction to Automated Power System Protection testing tools
- OMICRON CMC test equipment and Test Universe software
- Automated relay testing concepts and workflow
- Setting up and executing a protection test plan
- Creating reusable templates for recurring test routines
- Safety checks and system isolation prior to test execution
Day 4: Practical Testing Procedures
- Testing of overcurrent and earth fault relays
- Distance and differential protection relay testing
- Automated test plans using software logic
- Performing test sequences with report generation
- Troubleshooting misoperations and test failures
- Data analysis and fault interpretation
Day 5: System Safety, Reporting, and Integration
- Advanced topics in Electrical Testing, System Safety
- Integrating testing into preventive maintenance schedules
- Commissioning of protection schemes for new substations
- Cross-verifying relay coordination through simulation
- Final group exercise: testing plan creation and execution
- Course summary and participant evaluation
Training Methodology
The course employs a balanced approach of instructor-led sessions, real-time demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on laboratory practice. Special emphasis is placed on the safe application of procedures and the interpretation of test outcomes to meet compliance and operational standards.
Participants will gain direct exposure to automated testing equipment and software, enabling them to confidently apply their learning in real-world environments.
Why Attend?
- Master modern techniques in Automated Power System Protection
- Improve your team’s efficiency through automation and digital workflows
- Strengthen compliance with international standards in Electrical Testing, System Safety
- Gain practical experience using industry-grade tools
- Contribute to increased system uptime and reliability
- Earn a certificate from Oxford Training Centre, recognised internationally in the energy and utility sectors
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Oxford Training Centre upon successfully attending and participating in all course modules.