Paladin Combined DesignBase Training Program #DB-395
About the Course
This course combines Paladin DesignBase Power Modeling Essentials (DB-103), our ‘core’ three-day course with
DesignBase Advanced Power Systems Modeling (DB-313), our advanced three-day course, into a one week
intensive study. Students will learn the basics of DesignBase structure, features and managing tools and projects
before moving on to a study of advanced methodologies for power systems design.
Who Should Attend
Customers who design power systems, or are charged with maintaining power systems infrastructures
will benefit from this comprehensive workshop based on the latest version of Paladin DesignBase.
Prerequisites
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A basic understanding of electrical circuits
Experience with power systems is a plus
Students should bring their own laptop computers and have Administrative access to enable installation
of DesignBase.
Major topics covered in the 5-day course -
1.0
The Paladin DesignBase Modeling Interface
1.1 The Paladin DesignBase File Structure
1.2 Defining Drawing Files vs. Project Files
1.3 The Paladin DesignBase Job File Manager
1.4 Catalog Management
1.5 Single Line Diagram Creation & Setup
1.6 Copying & Pasting
1.7 Defining Scenarios
1.8 Multiple Page & Multiple File Projects
1.9 Import and Export using Microsoft Excel
1.10 Hyper-Linking Drawings
1.11 Back Annotation (Color & Text)
1.12 Pack & Ship Files
1.13 Creation of Structural Databases (Cables, Transformers, etc.).
1.14 Assigning newly created databases as project defaults.
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2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
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3.0
3.1
3.2
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ANSI - AC Short Circuit Analysis
Three-Phase, Line-Ground, Line-Line, Line-Line-Ground Faults
Equipment Definition Guidelines and Parameters
Global and Single Bus Fault Simulation
The Options and ANSI Settings Interface
Short Circuit Back Annotation Options and Output Reports
ANSI - AC Protective Device Evaluation & Reactor Sizing
Data requirements for Low Voltage Equipment
Data requirements for Medium & High Voltage Equipment
Data entry into the model
Running the Protective Device Evaluation Analysis
Creating Output Reports and Network Color/Text Annotation
The Reactor Sizing Application
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AC Protective Device Coordination
5.0
AC Arc Flash Hazard Assessment
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The PDC User Interface.
Network Based Protective Device Coordination Studies
Adding PDC Curves
Isolating PDC Paths
Single Page and Multiple Page Spanning PDC Paths
Editing, Copying & Pasting PDC Data
Protective Device Sequence of Operation Reports
Adding Phase and Ground Protective Curves to the study
Injection of Fault Currents and Tripping Time Evaluation
Creating Output Reports (Graphical and Text Based)
The AC Arc Flash Hazard Program Interface
Single and Multiple Bus Analysis
Analyzing Suppressed Nodes
Maximum Tripping Time Settings
Worst Case Scenario Analysis
Standards used in Paladin DesignBase (NFPA-70E, CSA-Z462 and IEEE 1584)
Single vs. Multiple Path Analysis (Definition of Controlling Branch)
Graphical Outputs and Network Back Annotation
Creation of Arc Flash Warning Labels
Report Generation
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6.2
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AC Advanced Power & Motor Starting Analysis
System setup and preparation
Generator and Load Parameters
Analytical Methods (Newton-Raphson, Gauss-Seidel, Decoupled, Hybrid)
Voltage Control Options (TRX Taps, Reactive Power)
Load Flow Results Output Interface
The Professional Report Writer
Dynamic Motor Starting Considerations
Motor Equivalent Parameters
Dynamic Starting Methods
Motor Torque & Load Torque
Induction Motor Parameter Estimation
Running the Motor Starting Analysis
The Motor Starting Output Interface
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Transient Stability Analysis
8.0
Harmonics Analysis
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Modeling Capabilities
Preparing the model for a Transient Stability Analysis
The Transient Program Interface
Entering Generator/Source Dynamic Data
Entering Motor Dynamic Data
Defining Case Studies
Adding Events to a Case Study
Adding Relays, SVC’s, ULTC’s and MOV’s to the model
Running the Transient Stability Analysis
Case Study 1: Bus Transfer Analysis
Case Study 2: Motor Sequencing Analysis
Case Study 3: AVR Failure Simulation
Case Study 4: Application of Under Load Tap Changers (ULTC)
Case Study 5: Fault Clearing Simulation using O/C Relays from an Existing PDC Study
Harmonics & Waveform Distortion
Linear Loads vs. Nonlinear Loads
Typical Harmonic Spectra of Single Phase and Three Phase Rectified Loads
Harmonic Distortions Indices as Applied to Voltage & Current (THDF, THDR and TDD)
Harmonics & Symmetrical Components
Voltage Distortion Caused by Nonlinear Loads
Transformers & K Factors
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Harmonics Analysis cont.
8.8
Capacitors & Resonance
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The Harmonics Analysis Program Interface
8.10 Harmonics Components Catalog
8.11 Harmonic Current Sources vs. Harmonic Voltage Sources
8.12 Frequency Scans & Frequency Response Profiles
8.13 Adding Harmonic Loads to the Network
8.14 Text and Graphical Output Reports
8.15 Adding Harmonic Filters to the Network
8.16 Using Phase Shifting Transformers
8.17 Case Studies
Scope and Achievements:
A 5-day Paladin DesignBase Training for customers at industrial plants and utilities, and consulting engineers
with emphasis on effective solutions based on the latest release of Paladin DesignBase.
By attending this 5-day workshop, attendees will learn:
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Paladin DesignBase structure and new features
Managing the Paladin DesignBase tools
Organizing a project and the project files: model layout management
Power Flow studies: scope, methods, input data, output report, organizing a power flow report and
connecting the report to the Paladin DesignBase project, voltage control, load analysis, simultaneous
multiple motor starting, motor starting impact to the study network; dynamic individual motor starting
Short Circuit studies: scope, methods IEEE and IEC, input data, output report, organizing a short circuit
report and connecting the report to the Paladin DesignBase project, protective device evaluation (PDE),
sliding fault
PDC studies: scope, protection principles, PDC database, protection coordination, input data, output
report, organizing a PDC Report and connecting the Report and PDC curves to the Paladin DesignBase
project
Arc Flash investigation; generic approach and trends
Power Quality Investigation by using Paladin DesignBase programs – Power Factor Correction, Impact
of Shunt Capacitors to System Performances, Harmonics, Harmonics Investigation, Harmonics Filter
Design, Harmonics Mitigation, Dynamics in Power Systems
Dynamics Modeling, Generator Controls: AVR and Governor Models
Numerical examples are provided and step by step solutions are given by the instructor.
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Course Fees and Registration:
Contact Jadranka Bozinovska at Power Analytics for any questions relating to training courses. Accommodation
information will be provided at time of registration.
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Training rate for 2014 is $3,400 USD per person.
IEEE Members:
Through a special arrangement with IEEE, Power Analytics training courses qualify for Continuing Education
Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs). IEEE members qualify for a 10% discount on normal
course tuition as long as they are an IEEE Member at the time of registration and enroll through the website,
poweranalytics.com
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