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The Energy Efficiency (Part L) course empowers gas and oil-fired domestic heating and hot water system designers to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations. Who should attend? * Heating engineers * Design engineers *  Building services industry operatives *  Anyone looking to self-certify heating installations through Competent Persons Schemes (CPS) Course Objective: *  Develop the knowledge and skills to design heating systems that meet the energy efficiency standards outlined in Part L of the Building Regulations. Prerequisites (one required): * ACS qualification * OFTEC qualification * Level 2 or 3 N/SVQ in plumbing (or equivalent) * Level 2 or 3 N/SVQ in heating and ventilation (or equivalent) * Level 2 or 3 N/SVQ in gas installation/maintenance (or equivalent) * Level 2 or 3 N/SVQ in oil-fired technical services (or equivalent) * Previous energy efficiency certificate What you'll gain: *  Understand the key requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations for domestic heating systems. *  Learn to design heating systems that achieve optimal energy efficiency. *  Master the skills needed to self-certify installations through CPS schemes. Benefits: * Stay compliant: Ensure your heating system designs meet current regulations. *  Reduce energy consumption: Promote sustainable practices in the industry. *  Gain a competitive edge: Offer energy-efficient solutions to your clients. All participants must bring photo ID and a passport-sized photo for the course.  Enrol today and become a leader in energy-efficient heating system design!

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is an IT, facilities or data centre operations professional working in and around the data centre and having the responsibility to achieve and improve high-availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to:? Understand the design life cycle of data centres and the stages involved? Discuss the data centre requirements in great level of detail with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure that these requirements are met? Validate design plans, quotes and offers proposed by vendors/contractors? Understand redundancy levels for both the data centre design/setup and maintenance? Understand the various building considerations such as bullet proofing, mitigation of seismic activity, fire ratings and thermal stability? Understand how to install a raised floor that meets requirements, avoiding misalignment, level differences and leakage? Understand how to read a Single Line Electrical Diagram to identify and avoid the most common design issues? Choose the correct UPS and parallel configuration, learn and avoid classic parallel installation mistakes? Understand how to calculate battery banks, validate offered configurations to ensure they meet requirements? Understand what distance to keep to avoid EMF issues for human safety and equipment disturbances? Understand the fundamental cooling setup, CFM, Delta-T and other important factors? Understand contamination factors and limitations? Understand full details of fire suppression options, how to calculate gas content and verify installations? Understand how to measure data centre energy efficiency and how to improve it The course will bring participants to the level of a suitable sparring partner with suppliers. They will be able to verify offers provided by vendors for correctness, effectiveness and efficiency. DATA CENTRE DESIGN/LIFE CYCLE OVERVIEW * Overview of the phases of a data centre life cycle Planning, re-alignment and continuous improvement STANDARDS AND RATING LEVEL DEFINITIONS * Rating level history Difference between Uptime and TIA-942 Rating level definitions Redundancy options (N+1), 2N, 2(N+1) Concurrent Maintainability/Compartmentalisation Example configurations Substation and feed requirements Maintenance options Operational processes guidelines/standards Skill development BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS * Building location considerations Floor and hanging loads requirements Fire rating for walls and glass Blast protection Bullet proofing Forced entry protection ADVANCED RAISED FLOOR & SUSPENDED CEILING * Raised floor installation guidelines Techniques to install a proper and leveled raised access floor Common mistakes Choosing the right tiles and their locations Seismic-mitigating floor constructions Choosing the correct suspended ceiling ADVANCED POWER * Power infrastructure layout; Formulas which you should know for the data centre Single Line Electrical diagrams; how to read to ensure key components are present for protection Over current protection devices (MCB/MCCB/VCB/ACB/Fuses) definitions and what to use where Earth Leakage devices (RCB/RCD/ELCB/GFCI/ALCI/RCBO), definitions and what to use where Sizing of protective components Lightning strikes and surge protection devices (TVSS/SPD), how they operate, where to use and how to install Power cabling and cable run considerations PDU/DB setup and minimum requirements Generators; Generator types: Standy/Prime/Continuous Component make up and functions Fuel storage and calculation Paralleling of gen-sets Generator room/area requirements UPS Systems; Required specifications for UPS systems How to read data sheets and select the correct UPS Requirements for parallel configurations and avoid pitfalls such as single point of failures How parallel installation should be done, classic mistakes made by installers and how to avoid these Harmonic Filters; Active/Passive filters and their application Battery Banks; Battery bank terminology Designing battery banks, how to calculate, and double check the battery bank to be installed Battery charging pitfalls and ensuring the right charger is being installed and used Using parallel battery banks; how to properly install them, limitations and risks when using batteries in parallel How to test batteries correctly and make decisions on cell/block or string replacement Battery casing choices; ABS, V0, V1, V2 Alternative energy storage; flywheel, re-usable cell, compressed air UPS, etc. ADVANCED ELECTRO MAGNETIC FIELDS * Sources of EMF Difference between single, three phase and bus-bar EMF Options available to measure EMF and how to interpret the results from single-axes and composite measurements Guidance on safe distance for equipment and humans Calculation of EMF attenuation factor for shielding material permeability and saturation factors ADVANCED COOLING * Important definitions; dry-bulb, wet-bulb, dew-point, RH, sensible and latent heat Psychometric chart and ASHRAE recommendations Environmental class definitions and thermal specifications Temperature/humidity measurements guideline Heat dissipation methods Altitude impact on temperature intake to ICT equipment Floor plan setup for effective cooling Differences in tile surface and supporting structure and the air-flow performance impact Rack door construction and the flow performance impact Equipment Delta-T and its impact Optimising air flow Thermal units conversions Calculations for air volume displacement (CFM/CMH) Cooling capacity calculations Air-conditioning selection De- / humidifying options Air conditioning efficiency SHR impact on cost saving Efficiency indicator New cooling principle and techniques (Submerged, VSD/VRF/ECF/water- and air side economisers) Redundancy guidelines for air-conditioners avoiding classic misconceptions and mistakes for meeting ANSI/TIA-942 compliant designs Installation requirements Connections to fire panel and EPO Commissioning of air conditioners Set points and calibration CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) ADVANCED FIRE PROTECTION * The fire triangle and elements to stop a fire Detection systems in detail (VESDA, VIEW, smoke sensors) Considerations for installation of sensors Proper testing of smoke sensors Water based systems i.e. deluge, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action and why most of them don't work and how to detect this Details on Inert and Halocarbon systems and how to select the correct system for your data centre How to calculate the gas content ensuring the appropriate level is installed to suppress the fire including safety considerations Other requirements for gas systems such as release times, hold times, pipe install requirements and other important factors Requirements for the fire detection panel Installation verification, methods, what to check and how New advanced fire suppression technologies DESIGN AND INSTALL SCALABLE NETWORKING CABLING SYSTEM * ANSI/TIA942 cabling structure topology ToR, EoR Design Intelligent patching systems Installation best practice such as routing, bending radius, separation from power, containment fill ratio, fiber link loss calculator, bonding and grounding requirement Standard for telecommunications labeling and administration ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL * Acoustic noise effects, regulations, specifications and limits Data centre contaminations and classifications Measurements, standards and limits Preventive measures and avoidance DATA CENTRE EFFICIENCY * Business drivers to go Green High-availability or Green? Green guidelines and standards How to measure it and what are acceptable numbers compared to the general industry PUE classes defined by Green Grid and issues with PUE Techniques for saving energy in all parts of the data centre i.e. application/system level, cooling, power distribution MOCK EXAM EXAM: CERTIFIED DATA CENTRE SPECIALIST

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the captivating realm of Physics Phenomena with our comprehensive course package. Delve into the latest developments in the UK's scientific landscape, where breakthroughs in Basic Electricity, Ohm's Law, and Circuit Analysis are reshaping the way we understand and harness energy. This package covers everything from Particle Physics to the mysteries of the cosmos explored in Astronomy and the Big Bang Theory. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of Electrical circuit laws and Methods and grasp the fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics. Uncover the secrets of renewable energy and explore the dynamics of electrical power systems and high-voltage engineering. With modules spanning from Supercharger Automobile Engineering to Aerospace Engineering, this course package is your key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. This Physics Phenomena Package Consists of the following Premium courses: * Course 01: Basic Electricity, Ohm's Law and Circuit Analysis Diploma * Course 02: Particle Physics * Course 03: Astronomy and the Big Bang Theory * Course 04: Electrical Circuits Laws and Methods * Course 05: Engineering Mechanics Course for Beginners * Course 06: Renewable Energy * Course 07: Electrical Engineering With Electric Circuits * Course 08: Energy Engineering Certificate and Sustainable Energy Level 3 * Course 09: Electrical Power System and High Voltage Engineering * Course 10: Supercharger Automobile Engineering * Course 11: Electrical Training Certificate, Fire Safety Measures and Legislation * Course 12: Sustainable Energy * Course 13: Flight Mechanics: Aircraft Certification * Course 14: Electrical 3 Phase Power Transformers Fundamentals * Course 15: Aerospace Engineering * Course 16: Training Diploma in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Engineering * Course 17: Electricity - Theory and Safety Training * Course 18: Digital Electric Circuits & Intelligent Electrical Devices * Course 19: MATLAB Simulink for Electrical Power Engineering * Course 20: Short Circuit Analysis for HV Three Phase Systems 10 Extraordinary Career Oriented courses that will assist you in reimagining your thriving techniques- * Course 01: Effective Communication Skills Diploma * Course 02: Business Networking Skills * Course 03: Influencing and Negotiation Skills * Course 04: Delegation Skills Training * Course 05: Time Management * Course 06: Leadership Skills Training * Course 07: Decision Making and Critical Thinking Online Course * Course 08: Emotional Intelligence and Social Management Diploma * Course 09: Assertiveness Skills * Course 10: Touch Typing Complete Training Diploma Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering - CPD Certified bundle, you should be able to: * Master Basic Electricity and Circuit Analysis for practical applications. * Explore Particle Physics and its implications in modern technology. * Comprehend the intricacies of Astronomy, including the Big Bang Theory. * Acquire proficiency in Electrical circuit laws and diverse methodologies. * Demonstrate expertise in Renewable Energy and its sustainable applications. * Gain a comprehensive understanding of Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering. In this dynamic learning experience, discover the intersection of theory and application, from short circuit analysis for HV three-phase systems to the intricate world of Digital Electric Circuits and Intelligent Electrical Devices. Harness the power of MATLAB Simulink for Electrical Power Engineering and gain expertise in Flight Mechanics for Aircraft Certification. Elevate your skills in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Engineering and master the essentials of Fire Safety Measures and Legislation in Electrical Training. Join us on a transformative educational journey where knowledge meets innovation and expertise meets possibility. CPD 300 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? * Enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge of Physics Phenomena. * Professionals desiring to expand their expertise in Electrical Engineering. * Individuals eager to explore diverse fields like Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. Please Note: Studyhub is a Compliance Central approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses. REQUIREMENTS To participate in this Physics Phenomena Package course, all you need is - * A smart device * A secure internet connection * And a keen interest in Physics Phenomena Package CAREER PATH * Aerospace Engineer: •50,000 - •70,000 * Electrical Design Engineer: •35,000 - •50,000 * Energy Consultant: •30,000 - •45,000 * Renewable Energy Engineer: •40,000 - •60,000 * Power Systems Engineer: •45,000 - •65,000 * Particle Physicist: •40,000 - •60,000 CERTIFICATES CPD ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE Digital certificate - Included * CPD Accredited e-Certificate - Free * CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate - Free * Enrolment Letter - Free * Student ID Card - Free

Ever wondered about the secrets that lie within the walls of your home, giving life to your devices and appliances? The answer lies in the realm of electricity. Welcome to the Electrician (Electrical Engineering) course bundle, an extensive theoretical compilation crafted for aspiring electrical engineers. This thoughtfully curated bundle, comprising five comprehensive courses, is your single-stop solution to acquiring profound knowledge in the field of electrical engineering. Each course, from Basic Electricity to Electronic & Electrical Devices Maintenance & Troubleshooting, works in harmony, building a solid foundation and progressively introducing more complex topics, all at an unbeatable price. Journey into the fascinating world of electricity with this all-inclusive Electrician (Electrical Engineering) course bundle. You'll uncover the mysteries of electric currents, understand the power of electric circuits, and unlock the potential of electrical machines. Together, we will dive deep into the theoretical aspects, equipping you with a holistic understanding of this energising field. The five CPD Accredited courses are: * Basic Electricity Course * Electrical Machines for Electrical Engineering * Electric Circuits for Electrical Engineering * Electric Power Metering for Single and Three Phase Systems * Electronic & Electrical Devices Maintenance & Troubleshooting Learning Outcomes * Gain a solid understanding of basic electricity concepts. * Learn the inner workings of electrical machines. * Acquire theoretical knowledge about electric circuits. * Understand single and three-phase electric power metering systems. * Discover the principles of electronic and electrical devices maintenance. * Develop troubleshooting skills for electronic and electrical devices. * "Basic Electricity Course" - Kickstart your journey by exploring the foundational principles of electricity. * "Electrical Machines for Electrical Engineering" - Dive into the core mechanisms of electrical machines and their theoretical functioning. * "Electric Circuits for Electrical Engineering" - Unlock the science behind electric circuits and their practical applications. * "Electric Power Metering for Single and Three Phase Systems" - Decode the world of power metering for both single and three-phase systems. * "Electronic & Electrical Devices Maintenance & Troubleshooting" - Understand the crucial aspects of maintaining and troubleshooting electronic and electrical devices. * "Unlock Potential" - With all these courses at your fingertips, you are ready to unlock your full potential in the realm of electrical engineering. * "Invest in Knowledge" - Take this opportunity to invest in yourself, and reap the benefits of comprehensive knowledge in electrical engineering. * Enrol now and embark on your educational journey in the exciting world of electricity. CPD 50 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? * Individuals aspiring to gain theoretical knowledge in electrical engineering. * Professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of electrical systems. * Students of engineering looking to supplement their studies. * Career changers aiming to enter the electrical field. CAREER PATH * Electrical Engineer - £25K to 50K/year. * Electrical Project Manager - £30K to 60K/year. * Energy Systems Specialist - £30K to 55K/year. * Power Distribution Engineer - £35K to 60K/year. * Electrical Design Engineer - £27K to 55K/year. * Maintenance Electrician - £23K to 45K/year. CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Digital certificate - Included CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Hard copy certificate - Included You will get a complimentary Hard Copy Certificate.

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Dive deep into the electrifying realm of electrical power systems and high-voltage engineering. 'Electrical Power System and High Voltage Engineering' paves the way for enthusiasts to harness the power of cutting-edge electrical innovations. Through eight meticulously structured modules, learners get an intricate glimpse into the diverse types of high voltage, their generation, and the nuances of AC and DC voltages. As you delve deeper, you're not just gaining insights; you're powering your potential in a high-voltage sector. Learning Outcomes * Grasp foundational concepts of the electrical power system and high voltage. * Differentiate among the various types of high voltage. * Understand the processes involved in generating high-voltage AC at different frequencies. * Acquire knowledge on impulse high voltage generation. * Gain proficiency in the techniques of high-voltage DC generation. WHY CHOOSE THIS ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM AND HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING COURSE? * Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime. * Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards after completing this course. * Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards. * Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities. * Assessments are designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency. * Flexibility to complete the Electrical Power System and High Voltage Engineering Course at your own pace, on your own schedule. * Receive full tutor support throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, to enhance your learning experience. WHO IS THIS ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM AND HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING COURSE FOR? * Engineering students keen on specialising in power systems. * Electrical engineers looking to upgrade their knowledge. * Professionals in the power sector aiming for deeper insights. * Technical consultants in the energy domain. * Innovators eager to understand the intricacies of high voltage engineering. CAREER PATH * Power System Engineer: £35,000 - £60,000 * High Voltage Engineer: £40,000 - £65,000 * Electrical Design Engineer: £30,000 - £55,000 * Technical Project Manager in Power Systems: £45,000 - £70,000 * Transmission Line Engineer: £38,000 - £63,000 * Power System Analyst: £37,000 - £61,000 PREREQUISITES This Electrical Power System and High Voltage Engineering does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Electrical Power System and High Voltage Engineering was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection. CERTIFICATION After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £4.99 Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £8. COURSE CURRICULUM Electrical Power System and High Voltage Engineering Module 1- Introduction to Electrical Power System and High Voltage 00:25:00 Module 2- Types of High Voltage 00:17:00 Module 3- Generation of High Voltage AC at Power Frequency 00:30:00 Module 4- Generation of High Voltage High Frequency AC 00:14:00 Module 5- Generation of High Voltage Impulse Part 1 00:37:00 Module 6- Generation of High Voltage Impulse Part 2 00:14:00 Module 7- Generation of High Voltage DC Part 1 00:43:00 Module 8- Generation of High Voltage DC Part 2 00:45:00

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for solutions architects, solution-design engineers, developers seeking an understanding of AWS architecting and individuals seeking the AWS Solutions Architect-Associate certification. Overview Identify AWS architecting basic practices. Explore using the AWS management tools: The AWS Console, Command Line Interface (CLI), and CloudFormation in a lab environment. Examine the enforcement of accounts security using policies. Identify the elements that build an elastic, secure, virtual network that includes private and public subnets. Practice building an AWS core networking infrastructure. Determine strategies for a layered security approach to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) subnets. Identify strategies to select the appropriate compute resources based on business use-cases. Practice building a VPC and adding an Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) instance in a lab environment. Practice installing an Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) instance and an Application Load Balancer (ALB) in the VPC you created. Compare and contrast AWS storage products and services, based on business scenarios. Compare and contrast the different types of AWS database services based on business needs. Practice building a highly available, auto-scaling database layer in a lab. Explore the business value of AWS monitoring solutions. Identify the role of monitoring, event driven load balancing, and auto scaling responses, based on usage and needs. Identify and discuss AWS automation tools that will help you build, maintain and evolve your infrastructure. Discuss network peering, VPC endpoints, gateway and routing solutions based on use-cases. Discuss hybrid networking configurations to extend and secure your infrastructure. Discuss the benefits of microservices as an effective decoupling strategy to power highly available applications at scale. Explore AWS container services for the rapid implementation of an infrastructure-agnostic, portable application environment. Identify the business and security benefits of AWS serverless services based on business examples. Practice building a serverless infrastructure in a lab environment. Discuss the ways in which AWS edge services address latency and security. Practice building a CloudFront deployment with an S3 backend in a lab environment. Explore AWS backup, recovery solutions, and best practices to ensure resiliency and business continuity. Build a highly available and secure cloud architecture based on a business problem, in a project-based facilitator-guided lab. Architecting on AWS is for solutions architects, solution-design engineers, and developers seeking an understanding of AWS architecting. In this course, you will learn to identify services and features to build resilient, secure and highly available IT solutions on the AWS Cloud. Architectural solutions differ depending on industry, types of applications, and business size. AWS Authorized Instructors emphasize best practices using the AWS Well-Architected Framework, and guide you through the process of designing optimal IT solutions, based on real-life scenarios. The modules focus on account security, networking, compute, storage, databases, monitoring, automation, containers, serverless architecture, edge services, and backup and recovery. At the end of the course, you will practice building a solution and apply what you have learned with confidence. Prerequisites * AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials classroom or digital training, or * Working knowledge of distributed systems * Familiarity with general networking concepts * Familiarity with IP addressing * Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures * Familiarity with cloud computing concepts 0 - INTRODUCTIONS & COURSE MAP REVIEW * Welcome and course outcomes 1 - ARCHITECTING FUNDAMENTALS REVIEW * AWS Services and Infrastructure * Infrastructure Models * AWS API Tools * Securing your infrastructure * The Well-Architected Framework * Hands-on lab: Explore Using the AWS API Tools to Deploy an EC2 Instance 2 - ACCOUNT SECURITY * Security Principals * Identity and Resource-Based Policies * Account Federation * Introduction to Managing Multiple Accounts 3 - NETWORKING, PART 1 * IP Addressing * Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Patterns and Quotas * Routing * Internet Access * Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) * Security Groups 4 - COMPUTE * Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) * EC2 Instances and Instance Selection * High Performance Computing on AWS * Lambda and EC2, When to Use Which * Hands-On Lab: Build Your Amazon VPC Infrastructure 5 - STORAGE * Amazon S3, Security, Versioning and Storage Classes * Shared File Systems * Data Migration Tools 6 - DATABASE SERVICES * AWS Database Solutions * Amazon Relational Database Services (RDS) * DynamoDB, Features and Use Cases * Redshift, Features, Use Cases and Comparison with RDS * Caching and Migrating Data * Hands-on Lab: Create a Database Layer in Your Amazon VPC Infrastructure 7 - MONITORING AND SCALING * Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and VPC Flow Logs * Invoking Events 8 - AUTOMATION * CloudFormation * AWS Systems Manager 9 - CONTAINERS * Microservices * Monitoring Microservices with X-Ray * Containers 10 - NETWORKING PART 2 * VPC Peering & Endpoints * Transit Gateway * Hybrid Networking * Route 53 11 - SERVERLESS ARCHITECTURE * Amazon API Gateway * Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS * Amazon Kinesis Data Streams & Kinesis Firehose * Step Functions * Hands-on Lab: Build a Serverless Architecture 12 - EDGE SERVICES * Edge Fundamentals * Amazon CloudFront * AWS Global Accelerator * AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS and Firewall Manager * AWS Outposts * Hands-On Lab: Configure an Amazon CloudFront Distribution with an Amazon S3 Origin 13 - BACKUP AND RECOVERY * Planning for Disaster Recovery * AWS Backup * Recovery Strategie ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Architecting on AWS training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Architecting on AWS course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE This course will provide a comprehensive, foundational content for a wide range of topics in power system operation and control. With the growing importance of grid integration of renewables and the interest in smart grid technologies, it is more important than ever to understand the fundamentals that underpin electrical power systems. Training Objectives * Basic Terminology and Concepts of Electrical Systems: Gain an understanding of the basic terminology and concepts of electrical systems and the structure of a power system * Transmission Line Parameters: Learn in detail all the transmission line parameters including line resistance, line inductance, transposition of transmission lines, and capacitance of transmission lines * Insulators: Understand thoroughly all the various types of insulators, pin type insulators, suspension type or disc insulators, strain insulators, and testing of insulators * High-Voltage Direct Current Transmission: Determine the advantages and disadvantages of high voltage direct current transmission, and gain an understanding of all the features of high-voltage direct current transmission * Substations and Neutral Grounding: Gain a detailed understanding of all substation equipment, factors governing the layout of substations, station transformers, elements to be earthed in a substation, power system earthing, earthing transformers, bus bar arrangements and gas-insulated substations * Distribution System: Learn about the effects of voltage on the conductor volume, distributor fed from one end, distributors fed from both ends at the same voltage, distributors fed from both ends at different voltages, and alternating current distribution * Circuit Breakers: Learn about the classification of circuit breakers, plain-break oil circuit breakers, air break circuit breaker, air blast circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, SF6 circuit breakers, rating and testing of circuit breakers * Relaying and Protection: Learn all the requirements of relaying, zones of protection, primary and backup protection, classification of relays, electromagnetic relays, induction relays, feeder protection, phase fault protection, reactance relay, static overcurrent relay, differential protection, transformer protection, Buchholz relays, alternator protection restricted earth fault protection, rotor earth fault protection, and negative-sequence protection * Economic Operation of Power Systems: Gain an understanding of steam power plants, heat rate characteristics and characteristics of hydro plants * Load Frequency Control: Learn about speed governing mechanism, speed governor, steady state speed regulations and adjustment of governor characteristics * Voltage and Reactive Power Control: Gain an understanding of impedance and reactive power, system voltage and reactive power, voltage regulation and power transfer * Renewable Energy Sources: Learn about solar power, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass and tidal power * Restructuring of Electrical Power Systems: Gain an understanding of smart grids, smart grid components, smart grid benefits, and open smart grid protocol Target Audience * Engineers of all disciplines * Managers * Technicians * Maintenance personnel * Other technical individuals Course Level * Basic or Foundation Trainer Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him; * Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011. * Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003. * Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012. * Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). * Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Furthermore, he has received the following awards: * The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016 * The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996). * The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East). * Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983). Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE This 5 full-day course will cover all aspects of gas turbines, co-generation and combined cycle power plants. It will cover in detail all the components of these types of power plants such as: compressors, gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, deaerators, condensers, lubricating systems, instrumentation, control systems, and economics. The design, selection considerations, operation, maintenance, pay-back period, economics of co-generation plants and combined cycles, as well as, emission limits, reliability, monitoring and governing systems are also covered in detail. This course will also provide up-dated information in respect to all the significant improvements that have been made to co-generation and combined cycles power plants, during the last two decades. The course will illustrate through sophisticated computer simulation how gas turbines, co-generation and combined cycle plants perform under steady-state and transient conditions. In addition, the participants will learn how to use the computer simulation program which provides the following benefits: 1. Allow the operator to extend the gas turbine operating period by avoiding unnecessary outages and maintenance activities. 2. Determination of essential gas turbine maintenance activities to reduce the duration of outages. 3. Profit optimization of co-generation and combined cycle plants. 4. Minimization of the environmental emissions of co-generation and combined cycle plants. Training Objectives * Power Plant Computer simulation: Gain a thorough understanding of computer simulation of gas turbines, co-generation, and combined cycle plants. * Power Plant Components and Systems: Learn about all components and subsystems of the various types of power plants such as gas turbines, co-generation and combined cycle plants * Power Plants Economics: Examine the advantages, applications, performance and economics of power plants such as: gas turbines, co-generation, and combined cycle plants * Power Plant Equipment: Learn about various power plant equipment including: compressors, turbines, governing systems, combustors, deaerators, feed water heaters, etc. * Power Plant Maintenance: Learn all the maintenance activities required for power plants such as: gas turbines, co-generation plants and combined cycles to minimize their operating cost and maximize their efficiency, reliability, and longevity * Power Plant Environmental Emissions: Learn about the monitoring and control of environmental emissions. * Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems: Learn about the latest instrumentation and control systems of gas turbines, co-generation and combined cycles power plants * Power Plant Reliability and Testing: Increase your knowledge of power plant predictive and preventive maintenance, reliability and testing. * Power Plant Selection and Applications: Gain a detailed understanding of the selection considerations and applications of power plants such as: gas turbines, co-generation and combined-cycle power plants * Power Plant Profitability: Learn about the reliability, life cycle cost, profitability, refurbishment, and life extension methods for gas turbines, co-generation and combined cycle power plants. Target Audience * Engineers of all disciplines * Managers * Technicians * Maintenance personnel * Other technical individuals Course Level * Basic or Foundation Training Methods Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization. Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor: * 'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second edition, published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages) * Practical manual (500 pages) Trainer Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him; * Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011. * Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003. * Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012. * Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). * Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999). Furthermore, he has received the following awards: * The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016 * The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996). * The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East). * Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983). Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations