Brief Syllabus

Sr. No.

Contents (course topics) in brief

Hours

1.

3 

2.

Introduction to project and design engineering. Introduction to latest Indian
standards/IEC standards,

3

3.

Load List [Load classification, Design Factors, Load calculations, Contract demand, Transformer sizing]

3

4.

Transformer [construction, Applicable standards, specification, data sheet, vector group, K factor & transformer sizing, testing, similarity report]

3

5.

Single Line Diagram (SLD) [Key SLD, Protection and metering SLD of Incomer /
bus coupler/HV & LV motors, Lighting & small power SLD,]

3

6.

Grounding / Earthing systems [Type of grounding systems & its importance, NER
sizing calculation]

2

7.

LV Switchgear [construction, Applicable standards, form of separations, specification, data sheet, sizing, selection of components like fuse / ACB / MCCB / Contactor / Switches, type 2 coordination, Breaker Icu / Ics / Icw concept, MCU /
FCU and communication fundamentals, DOL / Star Delta starters, testing]

5

8.

HV Switchgear [construction, Applicable standards, specification, data sheet, sizing,
selection of components, important features, testing] + Introduction to Gas
Insulated Substation (GIS)

3

9.

Emergency Diesel Generator ( EDG) [construction, Applicable standards,
specification, data sheet, sizing, Continuous / Prime / Standby ratings and applicable
standards, Excitation systems, Current / KW and EDG rating comparison factors,
testing]

2

10.

Symmetrical short circuit calculations [SC calculation by PU method, exercise on
SC calculation]

2

11.

MOTOR [construction, Applicable standards, specification, data sheet, selection
criteria, motor starters, cooling methods, Insulation types, mountings, testing]

3

12.

Variable frequency drives (VFD) [Fundaments of drive, Industrial application,
power saving features, pulse types]

2

13.

AC & DC UPS [Types of UPS, UPS sizing calculation]

2

14.

Hazardous area classification [Basic concept, Electrical equipment selection for
hazardous area, zone / temp. class / Gas group]

3

15.

Cable sizing calculation [HV/LV cable construction, derating factors, cable sizing
calculation]

3

16.

Earthing calculation & Lightning protection calculation

3

17.

Lighting [ Basic definitions, Luminaire type, Lighting calculation method
fundamentals]

2

18.

Protection [ Protection fundamentals, Type of protections, relay co-ordination
fundamentals

3