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Modern Power System Protective Relaying

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Modern Power System Protective Relaying

Merits and Operation of Digital Protection for Electrical Equipment

NASBA
Scheduled Dates
Date Venue Fees
12 - 16 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Online $ 4,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Jun 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
11 - 15 Oct 2027 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027 Online $ 4,950

Course Summary

The Modern Power System Protective Relaying training course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of power system protection schemes and the protective devices used within modern electrical networks, including protection relays, fuses, circuit breakers, and associated equipment. In today’s power systems, protection arrangements are fundamental to the reliable operation of industrial facilities, utility networks, switching activities, maintenance planning, load transfer processes, and investment decisions. Their effective application supports the reduction of system interruptions while helping to control maintenance and repair expenditures.

With the increasing adoption of smart grid technologies, advanced protection devices are now widely implemented as Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs). Protection schemes, relay logic, communication protocols, inter-tripping arrangements, and relay settings require a sound technical understanding to ensure dependable operation. This training course provides the theoretical foundation in a practical and accessible manner, together with a structured approach to fault analysis, assessment of fault impacts, interpretation of time-current characteristics, and application of modern numerical relay functions.

This training course will examine:

  • Electric fault types and fault calculations
  • Electrical protection fundamentals
  • Protection relay types and functions
  • Protection logic and settings
  • Coordination of protection devices

Skills & Competencies

From this Modern Power System Protective Relaying training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Power system fault analysis
  • Protection relay selection and application
  • Protection logic evaluation
  • Relay settings and coordination
  • Protection system design assessment
  • Communication integration for protection systems

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Modern Power System Protective Relaying training course, you will learn to:

  • Select suitable protection relays and associated protection devices
  • Determine fault levels and feeder loading conditions
  • Develop and evaluate power system protection schemes
  • Assess numerical protection for major electrical equipment
  • Analyse protection methods for generators, transformers, motors, and lines
  • Establish communication between protection devices and control systems

How You Will Learn

This Modern Power System Protective Relaying training course combines structured presentations with practical learning activities to strengthen both theoretical understanding and application. Participants will be guided through key concepts using PowerPoint presentations covering essential principles, calculations, and protective relaying equations. Learning is reinforced through practical case studies, system analysis exercises, relay setting activities, and calculation-based tasks. Training videos are also utilised to enhance understanding of protection concepts and equipment operation. Throughout the training course, participant progress is evaluated through quizzes, assignments, worked examples, and interactive discussions.

Who should Attend?

The Modern Power System Protective Relaying training course is intended for professionals involved in the operation, planning, design, maintenance, and management of electrical power systems.

It will be particularly beneficial for:

  • Project Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electrical Technicians
  • System Operators
  • Design Engineers
  • Asset Engineers
  • Asset Managers
  • Planning Engineers
  • Planning Managers
  • Protection and Instrumentation Engineer
  • Commissioning Engineers and Technicians
Course Outline
Day 1

Protective Devices and Earthing Systems

This day explores the fundamental principles of protection zones, time-current characteristics, instrument transformers, protective devices, relay technologies, and earthing arrangements used in modern power systems. The topics covered will include:
  • Protection Zones and Time-current Characteristics Curves
  • Per Unit System and Modern Software for Protection
  • CT and VT Types, Specifications and Applications
  • Fuse Types, Applications, Selection and Coordination
  • Digital and Numerical Relay Functionalities
  • Ungrounded vs. Grounded Systems
Day 2

Feeder Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection

This day explores the operating principles, characteristics, applications, and settings of feeder overcurrent and earth fault protection schemes used to safeguard electrical distribution systems. The topics covered will include
  • Merits and Characteristics of Feeder Protection
  • IDMT O/C & E/F Protection
  • Definite Time (DT) Protection
  • High-set Instantaneous Protection
  • Transient Overreach
  • Relay Settings
Day 3

Transformer Digital and Differential Protection

This day explores protection methods applied to power transformers, covering overcurrent, earth fault, differential, and auxiliary protection functions together with modern digital protection systems. The topics covered will include:
  • Transformer O/C and E/F Protection
  • Transformer Unit Protection (REF and Diff)
  • Buchholz and Pressure Relief Operations
  • Transformer Differential Protection Complexities & Solutions
  • Unit and Non-unit Transformer Protection
  • Digital Transformer Protection System
Day 4

Generator Protection, Directional Protection and Capability Curve

This day explores generator fault conditions, protection requirements, differential schemes, numerical relay applications, and the interpretation of generator capability characteristics. The topics covered will include:
  • Generator Faults and Protection Features
  • Generator Protection Overview
  • Generator Differential Protection (Biased & Unbiased)
  • Generator Overall Protection
  • Generator Full Protection with Numerical Relays
  • Interpretation of Generator Capability Curve
Day 5

Busbar Protection and Distance Protection for Overhead Lines

This day explores busbar and transmission line protection techniques, including digital protection schemes, differential arrangements, leakage protection methods, and distance protection applications. The topics covered will include:
  • Digital Busbar Protection Schemes
  • Busbar High Impedance Protection
  • Frame Leakage Protection
  • Line Distance Protection
  • Line Differential Protection
  • Summary and Question & Answer
Certificates
  • Upon successful completion of the classroom-based training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
  • Upon successful completion of the online training course, a GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to all delegates. Guided Learning Hours – In accordance with ISO 9001:2015–certified quality management standards, one Guided Learning Hour is awarded for every 60 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align power system protection practices with their operational environment, network configurations, and protection requirements. Customisation helps ensure that protection philosophies, relay applications, and fault analysis approaches reflect the organisation’s equipment, operating conditions, and technical priorities.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

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Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

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Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Modern Power System Protective Relaying training course:

  • Strengthened electrical system reliability
  • Improved protection system performance
  • Enhanced operational safety practices
  • Better fault analysis capabilities
  • More effective relay coordination approaches
  • Increased confidence in protection decision-making
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