Course Overview

Reliable protection systems are essential for maintaining the safety, stability, and continuity of modern power networks. As electrical systems become more complex, professionals must be equipped with advanced testing techniques and digital tools to ensure protection relays operate accurately under all conditions. Effective protection testing reduces system failures, minimises downtime, and enhances overall grid reliability.

The Advanced Automated Power System Protection Testing programme by TransforMentors Academy provides participants with the practical knowledge and hands-on skills required to perform advanced protection relay testing using industry-standard tools and methodologies. The course covers protection system fundamentals, automated testing techniques, and the application of OMICRON Test Universe software and CMC test sets for testing overcurrent, distance, and transformer differential protection schemes.

Through practical exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive laboratory sessions, participants will learn to develop reusable test plans, apply best practices for protection testing, implement safety procedures, and optimise testing efficiency. By the end of the programme, participants will have the confidence to perform comprehensive protection relay testing and contribute to the reliability and security of modern power systems.

Agenda

Day — 1 Introduction to Protection Testing Basics

• Fundamentals of power system protection and its objectives
• Typical substation topologies and protection schemes
• Overview of protection relay testing principles and methodologies
• Importance of protection testing in ensuring power system reliability and safety
• Safety requirements and best practices for test preparation and execution
• Understanding testing procedures and risk mitigation measures
• Introduction to protection testing equipment and industry standards
• Preparing for accurate and efficient protection testing activities

Day — 2 OMICRON Test Universe and CMC Test Set

• Introduction to the OMICRON Control Center (OCC) and its key test modules
• Modelling relay characteristics using the Test Object for automated testing
• Configuration and setup of the OMICRON CMC test set
• Test wiring and configuration options for different protection applications
• Quick current and voltage output functions for efficient wiring verification
• Integration of OMICRON Test Universe with protection testing workflows
• Best practices for accurate, efficient, and repeatable relay testing
• Practical use of automated testing tools to improve protection system reliability

Day — 3 Non-Directional Overcurrent Protection

• Fundamentals and operating principles of non-directional overcurrent protection
• Characteristics and applications of non-directional overcurrent relays
• Developing reusable test plans using OMICRON Control Center (OCC)
• Configuring test parameters for non-directional overcurrent relay testing
• Hands-on testing of non-directional overcurrent protection relays using the CMC test set
• Analysing test results and verifying relay performance
• Troubleshooting common issues in overcurrent protection testing
• Applying best practices for accurate and efficient relay testing

Day — 4 Distance and Transformer Differential Protection

• Fundamentals of distance, ground fault, and transformer differential protection
• Operating principles and applications of distance protection relays
• Transformer differential protection concepts and fault detection methods
• Developing reusable test plans for distance relay testing
• Creating reusable test plans for transformer differential relay testing
• Testing ground fault protection using RelaySimTest with realistic network simulations
• Analysing relay performance and validating protection settings
• Applying automated testing techniques to improve protection system reliability and accuracy

Day — 5 Practical Testing and OMICRON Support

• Hands-on testing of distance and transformer differential protection relays
• Practical testing of ground fault protection functions using automated tools
• Verification and analysis of protection relay performance and test results
• Best practices for troubleshooting and optimising protection testing procedures
• Overview of OMICRON technical support services and resources
• Exploring the OMICRON knowledge library and global user community
• Introduction to the full range of OMICRON solutions for protection testing and commissioning
• Applying OMICRON tools and support resources to enhance testing efficiency and power system reliability

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Advanced Automated Power System Protection Testing course, participants will be able to:

• Master the use of OMICRON Test Universe software for automated protection relay testing
• Apply safety protocols and industry standards for power system protection testing
• Strengthen technical knowledge of overcurrent, distance, transformer differential, and ground fault protection principles
• Configure and operate OMICRON CMC test sets for a range of protection applications
• Develop and customise reusable test plans to improve testing efficiency and consistency
• Perform comprehensive testing of overcurrent, distance, transformer differential, and ground fault protection relays
• Analyse test results and troubleshoot protection system issues effectively
• Apply best practices for accurate, reliable, and compliant protection testing
• Navigate the OMICRON support ecosystem and utilise available testing solutions
• Enhance the reliability, safety, and operational performance of power system protection schemes through advanced automated testing techniques

Who Should Attend

The Advanced Automated Power System Protection Testing course is designed for professionals involved in power system protection, testing, and substation operations. It is especially beneficial for:

• Electrical Engineers and Technicians
• Protection Engineers and Relay Protection Specialists
• Substation Engineers and Managers
• Power System Operators
• Testing and Commissioning Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
• Transmission and Distribution Network Professionals
• Power Plant and Utility Engineers
• Professionals Responsible for Protection Relay Testing and Maintenance
• Anyone involved in power system protection, automation, and relay testing