24 Credits
24 CEHs and 24 NETA CTDs
Dates
August 19 - August 21, 2025
Schedule
8am - 5pm
Instructor
Alex Magni
Location
Qualus
1803 Taylor Ave
Louisville, KY 40213
Relay Testing and Commissioning Basic is an interactive seminar designed to teach relay technicians and electrical systems commissioners the basics of protective relay testing and protection systems commissioning. The course is aimed at personnel between 6 months and 2 years of related experience but can be taught to those just entering the field. The course combines in-class lecture, group activities, and hands on experience with protection system equipment. This course is intended to be manufacturer agnostic and does not go into depth with specific relay models or testing software suites. In addition to the core learning material, attendees will spend time learning important fundamentals of power math, electrical phasors, and symmetrical components. Participants in the class will leave with an excellent foundational understanding of the work that goes into protection and control systems design, creating commissioning plans, and using a strategic approach to relay testing and troubleshooting.
Target Participants
- Entry-level transmission and distribution protection and controls field engineers and technicians
- Substation apparatus technicians
- Design engineers
Course Outline
Introduction to Power Systems and Protective Relaying
- ANSI Device Numbers
- Zones of Protection
- Fault Types
Foundational Power Math & Principles
- Ohm’s Law and Power Formula
- Symmetrical Components & Fault Analysis
- Frames of Reference and Notation Schemes
- Power Flow
- Impedance Characteristics
Introduction to Protection and Control
- Basic Logic
- Protective Element Design
Introduction to Instrument Transformers
- Instrument Transformer Basic Calculations
- CT Burden and Saturation
- Current Transformer Testing
Introduction to Protection Drawings
- Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Schematic Reading
- Schematic & Wiring Diagram Reconciliation
- Beginner Troubleshooting
Protection Elements
- Current Elements
- Torque Control
- Introduction to Relay Testing Software
- Electromechanical and Microprocessor Relay Testing Methods
- Transformer Differential Relays
Commissioning
- Instrument Transformer Circuit Testing
- Functional Test Plans
- Phasing Checks
- In-service Readings
Course Credits
24 CEHs and 24 NETA CTDs
The Power Systems Seminars have been approved by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers for CEHs.
Course Details
Contact Information
qualu@qualuscorp.com
689-205-9460