
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509 See upcoming datesCourse Overview
Develop a practical understanding of substation equipment control and operation. Learn to read and interpret trip and close schematics, relate control schematics to wiring diagrams, and design straightforward control system schematics. This course provides expert instruction to ensure you can handle real-world challenges in substation environments.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the control and operation of substation equipment.
- Read and interpret trip and close schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Design straightforward control system schematics.
Who Should Attend?
- Substation design engineers and technicians who develop and maintain substation systems.
- Industrial, utility, or plant engineers who oversee the operation and safety of substations.
- Substation operations specialists and power system dispatchers who manage and control substation activities.
Course Outline
Substation Types and Purposes
- Fundamentals of power system operation
- Primary substation equipment
Power Transformers and Controls
- Major components
- Construction and operation
- Connections and ratings
- Fixed taps and LTCs
Introduction to Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Control logic
- Converting control schematics to wiring diagrams
- Example transformer control and wiring diagrams
Voltage Regulators
- Construction and operation
- Ratings
Disconnect Switches
- Types and applications
- Manual and motor-operated switches; control schematics
Power Circuit Breakers
- Purpose and types
- Construction and operation
- Schematics and wiring diagram examples
Circuit Switchers and Other Special Application Switches
- Purpose and major components
- Construction and operation
- Schematics and wiring
Reclosers
- Purpose and applications
- Major components
- Types and ratings
- Construction and operation
Power Fuses
- Types and applications
- Operation
Instrument Transformers
- Voltage and current transformers
- Principles of operation
- Burden, saturation, and accuracy
- Ratings and connections
Protective Relay Systems
- Purpose and types
- DC trip and close schematics
- AC voltage and current schematics
- Wiring diagrams
Battery Systems
- Purpose and ratings
- Chargers and charging control systems
AC Station Power Systems
- Station power requirements
- Back-up supplies/sources
SCADA
- Purpose and functions
- SCADA overview
- RTUs and IEDs
Integrated/Automated Substation Control Reference Material
- Integration/automation defined
- Communication systems and interfaces
Capacitor Banks
- Purpose
- Construction and operation
- Switching and protection control schemes
Metalclad Switchgear
- Advantages and applications
- Construction and operation
- Protection and control
Wave Traps
- Purpose and applications
- Major components
- Tuning and operation
Substation Commissioning
- Acceptance testing equipment
- Start up procedures
- Energizing equipment
- Substation and transmission line examples
Instructors
David Herbst
David Herbst has over 38 years of experience in designing, installing, and testing electric utility relay protection and control systems. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and currently works as Director of Field Services for Dashiell in Madison, Wisconsin. Dave spent 21 years working for an investor-owned electric utility. His responsibilities included design, installation, and maintenance of relay protection systems, as well as supervision of engineers and technicians involved in system protection design and commissioning. Dave has extensive experience in protection system design and commissioning of substations and electrical systems from 480 volts through 345kV. Dave graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1983.
Mitch Bradt
Mitch Bradt, PE, is an engineer and educator who loves to see students “get it.” He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of aerospace and electric power. His responsibilities have varied from aircraft electrical systems, to utility system protective relaying, to utility-applied power electronics, to wind farm collectors, and teaching and curriculum development in these related areas. He currently serves a number of major electric utilities and project developers with a staff of 100 engineers and designers, providing for all aspects of substation design on approximately 150 projects each year. Mitch graduated from Marquette University with a BSEE in 1993.
Past dates
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Course #: RA00509Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. May 06, 2025 – Thu. May 08, 2025ID: RA00509-D420
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES April 30, 2025
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before April 30th. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
- Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
- Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. January 28, 2025 – Thu. January 30, 2025ID: RA00509-D351
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509
Fee:
- $1,895
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd
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Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. October 08, 2024 – Thu. October 10, 2024ID: RA00509-D231
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 27, 2024
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before Sept 27th. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. May 14, 2024 – Thu. May 16, 2024ID: RA00509-C998
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 3, 2024
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before May 3rd. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. February 13, 2024 – Thu. February 15, 2024ID: RA00509-C971
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509
Fee:
- $1,895
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. October 10, 2023 – Thu. October 12, 2023ID: RA00509-C849
interpro.wisc.edu/RA00509
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 29TH
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before Sept 29th. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23