Próximamente
Energy Systems & Electric Power Grids
Mantén la red estable mientras se reconstruye en torno al viento y el sol.
El curso completo
- módulos
- 65
- temas
- 678
- min por lección
- 15
41%
de las empresas espera que la generación, el almacenamiento y la distribución de energía transformen su negocio.
Lo que sabrás hacer.
Trabaja con soltura en trifásica y por unidad
Etapa 1 · Grid Foundations
Realiza estudios de flujo de carga y cortocircuito
Etapa 3 · Analysis & Protection
Coordina protecciones para que los fallos queden aislados
Etapa 3 · Analysis & Protection
Mantén la frecuencia en redes de baja inercia
Etapa 4 · Control & Stability
Conecta solar, almacenamiento y microrredes con seguridad
Etapa 5 · Distribution & Clean-Energy Integration
Restablece una red tras un apagón
Etapa 6 · Operations, Planning & Resilience
Siete etapas.Una sola subida constante.
De los fundamentos de trifásica a restablecer una red tras un apagón.
65módulos
en 7 etapas
678temas
≈ 10 por módulo
≈170horas
en lecciones de 15 minutos
≈22meses
≈11meses
≈6meses
para terminar el curso completo
- 1
Grid Foundations
Cómo fluye la energía, en números
10 módulos · 100 temas · ≈ 25 h
- 2
Equipment & Networks
El hardware entre la planta y el enchufe
8 módulos · 84 temas · ≈ 21 h
- 3
Analysis & Protection
Encontrar límites y despejar fallos
9 módulos · 92 temas · ≈ 23 h
- 4
Control & Stability
Mantener estables 50 o 60 hercios
10 módulos · 108 temas · ≈ 27 h
- 5
Distribution & Clean-Energy Integration
Dónde se conecta la nueva energía
9 módulos · 94 temas · ≈ 24 h
- 6
Operations, Planning & Resilience
Operarla en vivo, planificarla con antelación
14 módulos · 147 temas · ≈ 37 h
- 7
Engineering Practice & Studies
Estudios, pruebas y seguridad en obra
5 módulos · 53 temas · ≈ 13 h
Meses
04812160246801234
MesesMeta · ≈ 22 meses · ≈ 11 meses · ≈ 6 meses
Las horas y los meses son estimaciones: una lección de 15 minutos por tema, cada día.
Cada módulo.Cada tema.
Los títulos de módulos y temas se quedan en inglés, el idioma de trabajo del sector.
Etapa 1
Grid Foundations
Cómo fluye la energía, en números
10 módulos · 100 temas
1The World of Energy Systems9 temas
- Energy Sources, Carriers, and End-Use Services
- The Role of Electricity in Energy Systems
- Generation, Conversion, Transport, Storage, and Consumption
- Energy Systems as Interconnected Physical Networks
- Centralized and Distributed Energy Supply
- Power-System Engineering and Its Responsibilities
- Reliability, Efficiency, Flexibility, and Resilience
- Technical Constraints Across the Energy Supply Chain
- Understanding the Grid as a Complete System
2Energy Flows and System Balances10 temas
- Primary, Final, and Useful Energy
- Power vs. Energy
- Energy Conversion and Conversion Losses
- Energy Balances and System Boundaries
- Reading Energy-Flow and Sankey Diagrams
- Instantaneous Power Balance
- Daily, Seasonal, and Annual Energy Balance
- Capacity, Utilization, and Available Output
- Electrical Losses vs. End-Use Inefficiency
- Avoiding Double Counting in Integrated Energy Systems
3Electric Grid Architecture10 temas
- Generation, Transmission, Subtransmission, and Distribution
- Voltage Levels and Their Engineering Purposes
- Radial, Ring, and Meshed Networks
- Substations and Network Interconnection Points
- Synchronous Areas and Asynchronous Connections
- Central Power Stations and Distributed Resources
- Bulk-System and Local-Network Responsibilities
- Customer Connections and the Point of Common Coupling
- Physical Power Flows vs. Contractual Energy Exchanges
- How Network Architecture Shapes System Behavior
4Electrical Quantities and AC Behavior10 temas
- Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Impedance
- Sinusoidal Waveforms and Frequency
- RMS, Peak, and Instantaneous Values
- Phase Angle and Phase Relationships
- Inductance and Capacitance in Power Networks
- Complex Numbers and Phasors
- Reactance and Frequency Dependence
- Kirchhoff's Laws in Network Analysis
- Steady-State Behavior vs. Transients
- Reference Directions and Consistent Sign Conventions
5Active Power, Reactive Power, and Power Factor10 temas
- Instantaneous and Average Power
- Active, Reactive, and Apparent Power
- Complex Power and the Power Triangle
- Inductive and Capacitive Reactive-Power Exchange
- Displacement Power Factor and True Power Factor
- Reactive Power and Current Loading
- Power Factor and Network Losses
- Reactive-Power Balance Across a Network
- Why Reactive Power Is Not Simply Wasted Energy
- Measuring and Interpreting Power Quantities
6Three-Phase Power Systems10 temas
- Why Power Systems Use Three Phases
- Phase Sequence and Balanced Waveforms
- Star and Delta Connections
- Line and Phase Voltages
- Line and Phase Currents
- Power in Balanced Three-Phase Systems
- Balanced-System Single-Phase Equivalents
- Unbalanced Loads and Unequal Phase Voltages
- Neutral Currents and Four-Wire Systems
- Three-Phase Measurements and Common Interpretation Errors
7Per-Unit Systems and Network Models10 temas
- Why Engineers Normalize Electrical Quantities
- Choosing Power and Voltage Bases
- Base Current and Base Impedance
- Converting Between Physical and Per-Unit Values
- Changing Bases Across Connected Equipment
- Transformer Ratios in Per-Unit Models
- Series Impedance and Shunt Admittance
- Equivalent Circuits and Network Reduction
- Bus-Admittance and Bus-Impedance Matrices
- Checking Model Consistency Before Calculation
8Single-Line Diagrams and Grid Data10 temas
- Reading Single-Line Diagrams
- Buses, Branches, Transformers, and Sources
- Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, and Grounding Symbols
- Equipment Ratings and Nameplate Data
- Bus-Branch Models and Node-Breaker Models
- Connectivity, Switching State, and Network Topology
- Naming Conventions and Equipment Identifiers
- Asset Registers and Geographic Information
- Model Versions and As-Built Changes
- Detecting Missing, Contradictory, and Outdated Network Data
9Electrical Loads and Demand Characteristics11 temas
- Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Transport Loads
- Connected Load, Demand, and Coincident Peak
- Load Factor and Diversity
- Daily Load Curves and Load-Duration Curves
- Constant-Power, Constant-Current, and Constant-Impedance Models
- Composite Load Models
- Induction Motors and Dynamic Load Behavior
- Voltage and Frequency Sensitivity of Demand
- Phase Imbalance and Local Demand Concentration
- Load Restoration and Cold-Load Pickup
- Why Aggregate Load Behavior Changes Over Time
10Demand Forecasting and Uncertainty10 temas
- Forecast Horizons and Their Operational Uses
- Weather, Calendar, and Economic Activity as Demand Drivers
- Data Quality and Missing Measurements
- Baseline Forecasts and Historical Comparisons
- Peak-Demand and Energy-Demand Forecasts
- Electrification and New Load Categories
- Behind-the-Meter Resources and Net Demand
- Forecast Error and Prediction Intervals
- Spatial Forecasting for Feeders and Substations
- Scenario-Based Planning Under Uncertainty
Etapa 2
Equipment & Networks
El hardware entre la planta y el enchufe
8 módulos · 84 temas
11Generation Resources as Grid Participants10 temas
- Installed Capacity vs. Available Generation
- Dispatchable, Variable, and Energy-Limited Resources
- Minimum Output and Operating Ranges
- Ramp Rates and Startup Constraints
- Planned and Forced Outages
- Active- and Reactive-Power Capability
- Station Service and Net Export
- Synchronous and Converter-Interfaced Connections
- Operating Reserves and Resource Headroom
- Matching Resource Capabilities to System Needs
12Synchronous Generators and Grid Interaction11 temas
- Rotating Magnetic Fields and Synchronous Speed
- Generator Equivalent Circuits
- Internal Voltage, Terminal Voltage, and Power Angle
- Active Power and Mechanical Torque
- Excitation and Reactive-Power Control
- Generator Capability Curves
- Governor and Excitation-System Roles
- Rotor Inertia and Disturbance Response
- Synchronization Conditions at a Conceptual Level
- Generator Step-Up Connections and Auxiliary Loads
- Operating Limits and Abnormal Grid Conditions
13Power Transformers11 temas
- Transformer Roles in the Grid
- Turns Ratios and Voltage Transformation
- Equivalent Circuits and Leakage Impedance
- Copper Losses, Core Losses, and Efficiency
- Three-Phase Connections and Vector Groups
- Neutral Connections and Zero-Sequence Paths
- Off-Circuit and On-Load Tap Changing
- Parallel Transformer Operation and Load Sharing
- Thermal Loading, Cooling, and Insulation Aging
- Inrush Current and Overexcitation
- Autotransformers and Phase-Shifting Transformers
14Overhead Transmission Lines11 temas
- Conductors, Insulators, and Line Configurations
- Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance
- Conductor Bundles and Phase Arrangement
- Short-, Medium-, and Long-Line Models
- Voltage Regulation and Reactive-Power Exchange
- Line Charging and the Ferranti Effect
- Surge Impedance and Natural Loading
- Thermal Ratings and Environmental Conditions
- Sag, Clearance, and Mechanical-Electrical Constraints
- Corona and Electrical Loss Mechanisms
- Factors That Limit Practical Power Transfer
15Underground and Submarine Cables10 temas
- Cable Conductors, Insulation, Screens, and Sheaths
- Cable Resistance, Capacitance, and Charging Current
- Thermal Resistance of the Installation Environment
- Continuous, Cyclic, and Emergency Ratings
- Sheath Bonding and Circulating Currents
- Cable Length and Reactive-Power Requirements
- Joints, Terminations, and Interface Reliability
- AC and DC Cable Applications
- Fault Location and Repair Constraints
- Comparing Cable and Overhead-Line System Impacts
16Substations and Switching Equipment11 temas
- Substation Functions and Main Equipment
- Air-Insulated and Gas-Insulated Arrangements
- Busbar Configurations and Operational Flexibility
- Circuit Breakers and Fault Interruption
- Disconnectors and Earthing Switches
- Making, Breaking, and Withstand Ratings
- Current Transformers and Voltage Transformers
- Station DC Supplies and Auxiliary Power
- Interlocking and Equipment-State Verification
- Equipment Layout as a Reliability and Maintainability Constraint
- Understanding Substation Schemes Without Treating Them as Switching Instructions
17Grounding, Earthing, and Neutral Systems10 temas
- System Grounding vs. Protective Earthing
- Ground-Fault Current and Return Paths
- Solid, Resistance, Reactance, and Resonant Grounding
- Isolated Neutral Systems
- Grounding Effects on Fault Detection
- Earth Potential Rise
- Touch and Step Voltage as Safety Concepts
- Ground Grids, Bonding, and Equipotential Zones
- Cable Sheaths, Neutrals, and Parallel Return Paths
- Grounding Studies and the Need for Site-Specific Design
18Insulation Coordination and Overvoltages10 temas
- Electrical Stress and Insulation Strength
- Lightning, Switching, and Temporary Overvoltages
- Traveling Waves and Reflections
- Insulation Levels and Equipment Coordination
- Surge Arresters and Protective Characteristics
- Shielding and Lightning Exposure
- Transformer and Cable Transient Interactions
- Resonance and Ferroresonance
- Pollution, Moisture, and Insulation Performance
- Coordinating Protection Without Exceeding Equipment Limits
Etapa 3
Analysis & Protection
Encontrar límites y despejar fallos
9 módulos · 92 temas
19Power-Flow Analysis11 temas
- What a Power-Flow Study Determines
- Bus Types and Specified Variables
- Active- and Reactive-Power Balance Equations
- Slack-Bus and Distributed-Slack Concepts
- Newton-Raphson and Other Solution Approaches
- Voltage Magnitudes and Phase Angles
- Branch Flows and Network Losses
- Transformer Taps and Reactive-Power Limits
- DC Power-Flow Approximation and Its Limits
- Convergence Problems and Infeasible Operating Conditions
- Interpreting Results Before Making Engineering Decisions
20Unbalanced Distribution-Network Analysis10 temas
- Why Distribution Networks Need Different Models
- Phase-Specific Connectivity and Loading
- Single-Phase, Two-Phase, and Three-Phase Branches
- Neutral Conductors and Ground Return
- Unequal Phase Impedances and Mutual Coupling
- Distribution Transformer Connections
- Radial and Weakly Meshed Solution Methods
- Voltage Drop Along a Feeder
- Reverse Power Flow and Voltage Rise
- Time-Series Analysis of Changing Loads and Resources
21Operating Limits and Contingency Analysis11 temas
- Thermal, Voltage, and Stability Limits
- Normal and Emergency Equipment Ratings
- Network Bottlenecks and Transfer Constraints
- Credible Contingencies and Study Scope
- The N-1 Criterion and Its Application Limits
- Line, Transformer, and Generator Outages
- Power Redistribution After Equipment Loss
- Preventive and Corrective Control Options
- Transfer Sensitivities and Outage Distribution Factors
- Separating a Converged Study from an Acceptable Operating State
- Reporting Violations, Assumptions, and Remaining Risks
22Short-Circuit Fundamentals10 temas
- Fault Types and Their Physical Causes
- Fault Current vs. Normal Load Current
- Three-Phase Faults and Equivalent Source Impedance
- Generator Subtransient, Transient, and Steady-State Contributions
- Transformer and Line Impedance Contributions
- Motor Contributions to Fault Current
- DC Offset and Asymmetrical Current
- Peak, RMS, Making, and Breaking Duties
- Maximum and Minimum Fault-Level Studies
- Converter-Limited Fault Contributions and Model Limitations
23Symmetrical Components and Unbalanced Faults10 temas
- Positive-, Negative-, and Zero-Sequence Components
- Transforming Phase Quantities into Sequence Quantities
- Sequence Networks of Lines and Machines
- Transformer Connections and Zero-Sequence Blocking
- Single-Line-to-Ground Faults
- Line-to-Line Faults
- Double-Line-to-Ground Faults
- Grounding Impedance and Fault-Current Magnitude
- Fault Resistance and Detection Challenges
- Relating Sequence Results Back to Phase Voltages and Currents
24Principles of Power-System Protection10 temas
- Protection Objectives and Protected Zones
- Selectivity, Sensitivity, Speed, and Reliability
- Dependability vs. Security of Protection
- Primary and Backup Protection
- Measurement, Decision, and Trip Functions
- Relay Inputs and Instrument-Transformer Behavior
- Fault Detection vs. Normal System Disturbances
- Coordination with Breakers and Equipment Limits
- Communications-Assisted Protection Concepts
- Protection Testing, Change Control, and Documentation
25Overcurrent and Ground-Fault Protection10 temas
- Instantaneous and Time-Delayed Overcurrent Elements
- Definite-Time and Inverse-Time Characteristics
- Directional Overcurrent Protection
- Residual and Ground-Fault Measurements
- Coordination Between Relays, Fuses, and Reclosers
- Minimum Fault Current and Detection Sensitivity
- Maximum Load, Motor Starting, and Inrush Constraints
- Grounding Method and Earth-Fault Protection Choice
- Distributed Generation and Coordination Changes
- Evaluating Coordination in Approved Study Models
26Transmission-Line Protection10 temas
- Distance Protection and Apparent Impedance
- Protection Zones and Reach Concepts
- Line Differential Protection
- Directional Comparison and Pilot Schemes
- Communications Dependence and Channel Failure
- Load Encroachment and Power Swings
- Fault Resistance and Remote Infeed Effects
- Mutual Coupling and Parallel Circuits
- Autoreclosing and Synchronism-Check Functions
- Balancing Fault Clearance with Secure System Operation
27Protection of Major Equipment10 temas
- Transformer Differential Protection
- Restricted Earth-Fault and Backup Functions
- Transformer Inrush and Differential Restraint
- Generator Electrical and Mechanical Protection Interfaces
- Negative-Sequence, Loss-of-Excitation, and Reverse-Power Functions
- Busbar Protection and Zone Boundaries
- Motor Protection and Thermal Models
- Capacitor-Bank and Reactor Protection
- Breaker-Failure Protection
- Protection Coordination Across Equipment Interfaces
Etapa 4
Control & Stability
Mantener estables 50 o 60 hercios
10 módulos · 108 temas
28Voltage Regulation and Reactive-Power Control10 temas
- Voltage Profiles and Reactive-Power Balance
- Local and System-Wide Voltage Control
- Generator Excitation and Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Transformer Tap Control
- Distribution Voltage Regulators
- Reactive-Power Limits and Voltage-Control Saturation
- Coordination Between Fast and Slow Controls
- Line-Drop Compensation Concepts
- Voltage Control Under Light and Heavy Loading
- Avoiding Conflicting Control Actions and Excessive Switching
29Reactive Compensation and Flexible AC Transmission11 temas
- Shunt Capacitor Banks and Reactive Support
- Shunt Reactors and Charging-Power Absorption
- Fixed, Switched, and Continuously Controlled Compensation
- Series Compensation and Power-Transfer Characteristics
- Static VAR Compensators
- STATCOMs and Voltage-Support Capability
- Synchronous Condensers
- Harmonic Filtering and Compensation-System Resonance
- Device Location, Rating, and Network Sensitivity
- Comparing Steady-State Support with Dynamic Performance
- Selecting Compensation for a Defined Grid Problem
30Frequency Control and Power Balancing11 temas
- Generation-Demand Imbalance and Frequency Change
- Inertial Response and Stored Rotational Energy
- Primary Frequency Response and Droop
- Secondary Control and Automatic Generation Control
- Scheduled Interchange and Area Control Error
- Tertiary Control and Reserve Replacement
- Regulation, Contingency, and Ramping Reserves
- Response Speed, Duration, and Available Headroom
- Load Participation in Frequency Control
- Coordinating Responses Across an Interconnected System
- Technical Balancing Requirements vs. Market Arrangements
31Generation Scheduling and Constrained Dispatch11 temas
- Operating Schedules and Feasible Resource Combinations
- Unit Commitment as a Technical Scheduling Problem
- Minimum Up-Time and Down-Time Constraints
- Startup, Shutdown, and Ramp-Rate Limits
- Reserve Requirements and Deliverability
- Dispatch Objectives and Physical Constraints
- Optimal Power Flow as a Constrained Network Problem
- Congestion and Redispatch
- Energy-Limited Resources in Multi-Period Schedules
- Forecast Updates and Rolling Operational Plans
- Distinguishing Dispatch Feasibility from Price Formation
32Rotor-Angle Stability11 temas
- Synchronism and Relative Rotor Motion
- The Swing Equation
- Power-Angle Relationships
- Small-Disturbance Rotor-Angle Stability
- Oscillation Modes and Damping
- Local and Inter-Area Oscillations
- Power-System Stabilizer Functions
- Transient Stability After Large Disturbances
- Fault-Clearing Time and Stability Margins
- Multimachine Interactions and Study Assumptions
- Interpreting Stability Results Without Overgeneralizing Them
33Voltage Stability10 temas
- Voltage Regulation vs. Voltage Stability
- Load Increase and Declining Voltage Support
- P-V and Q-V Curves
- Reactive-Power Reserves and Their Location
- Generator Reactive Limits and Tap-Changer Interactions
- Motor Stalling and Load Recovery
- Short-Term and Long-Term Voltage Instability
- Voltage Collapse as a System Process
- Continuation Power Flow and Stability Margins
- Evaluating Corrective Measures in Different Operating Conditions
34Frequency Stability and Low-Inertia Operation11 temas
- Frequency Trajectories After a Power Imbalance
- Rate of Change of Frequency
- Frequency Nadir and Quasi-Steady-State Deviation
- Inertia, Response Delay, and Available Reserves
- Fast Frequency Response vs. Synthetic Inertia
- Energy and Headroom Limits on Fast Support
- Frequency-Sensitive Loads and Demand Relief
- Underfrequency Protection and Emergency Load-Shedding Concepts
- Large Infeed Losses and System Separation
- Frequency Security in Smaller and Low-Inertia Systems
- Validating Models for Fast Disturbance Response
35Power-Electronic Grid Interfaces11 temas
- The Converter as a Controllable Grid Interface
- AC-DC and DC-AC Conversion at System Level
- Active- and Reactive-Power Control
- Converter Current and Voltage Limits
- DC-Link Energy and Power Balance
- Synchronization and Phase-Locked Loops
- Filters and Grid-Coupling Impedance
- Converter Fault Response and Protection Interaction
- Ride-Through Behavior and Recovery
- Control Bandwidth and Network Interaction
- Selecting Appropriate Converter Models for Grid Studies
36Inverter-Dominated Power Systems12 temas
- Grid-Following and Grid-Forming Control Concepts
- Voltage and Frequency References in Converter-Based Systems
- System Strength vs. Rotational Inertia
- Short-Circuit Ratio and Its Limitations
- Weak-Grid Conditions and Control Interactions
- Current Limiting During Disturbances
- Droop-Based Power Sharing and Virtual-Machine Concepts
- Interaction Between Multiple Converter Controls
- Coordination with Synchronous Machines
- Islanded Operation and Black-Start Capability Conditions
- Stability Assessment Beyond Traditional Phasor Models
- Testing Performance Against Defined Network Conditions
37HVDC Links and Asynchronous Interconnections10 temas
- Why Power Systems Use HVDC
- Point-to-Point and Back-to-Back Links
- Line-Commutated and Voltage-Source Converter Systems
- Converter Stations and AC-System Interfaces
- DC Lines, Cables, and Operating Constraints
- Power-Flow Control Across Asynchronous Areas
- Reactive-Power and Harmonic Requirements
- AC Faults, DC Faults, and Recovery Behavior
- Multiterminal DC Concepts
- Comparing AC and DC Options at the System Level
Etapa 5
Distribution & Clean-Energy Integration
Dónde se conecta la nueva energía
9 módulos · 94 temas
38Distribution-System Design10 temas
- Distribution Feeders and Supply Areas
- Radial Feeders, Rings, and Networked Supply
- Primary and Secondary Distribution
- Distribution Transformers and Service Connections
- Phase Allocation and Load Balancing
- Conductor Sizing and Voltage-Drop Constraints
- Feeder Loading, Losses, and Supply Distance
- Sectionalizing and Alternative Supply Paths
- Urban, Rural, and Remote Network Differences
- Designing for Growth, Access, and Maintainability
39Distribution Automation and Voltage Management10 temas
- Distribution Management Systems
- Remote Monitoring and Controllable Field Devices
- Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration Concepts
- Feeder Reconfiguration and Transfer Capacity
- Coordinating Regulators and Capacitor Banks
- Volt-VAR Optimization
- Conservation Voltage Reduction and Its Conditions
- Managing Reverse Power Flow
- Coordinating Automated Actions with Protection
- Evaluating Automation Under Incomplete or Delayed Data
40Grid Connection and Distributed Resources11 temas
- The Point of Interconnection and Shared Responsibilities
- Connection Capacity vs. Available Network Capacity
- Network Data and Interconnection Study Assumptions
- Power-Flow and Voltage-Impact Studies
- Short-Circuit and Protection-Impact Studies
- Dynamic-Performance and Ride-Through Assessment
- Harmonic and Power-Quality Assessment
- Unintentional Islanding and Protection Coordination
- Export Limits and Controllable Connections
- Hosting Capacity and Its Dependence on Operating Conditions
- Connection Verification and Ongoing Performance Evidence
41Integrating Variable Renewable Generation10 temas
- Resource Variability vs. Forecast Uncertainty
- Gross Demand and Net Demand
- Geographic Diversity and Correlated Output
- Forecasting Generation for Grid Operation
- Ramping Requirements and Forecast Errors
- Curtailment as a Technical Operating Measure
- Transmission Constraints and Resource Location
- Voltage and Frequency Support at the Grid Interface
- Variability Across Hours, Seasons, and Weather Years
- Distinguishing Resource Potential from Deliverable Electricity
42Energy Storage as a Grid Resource11 temas
- Storage Power, Energy, and Duration
- State of Charge as an Operational Constraint
- Charging and Discharging in Network Models
- Round-Trip Losses and Energy Availability
- Frequency Response and Short-Duration Support
- Peak Management and Load Shifting
- Voltage Support and Local Network Constraints
- Reserve Provision and Sustained Delivery Requirements
- Coordinating Multiple Services Without Double Counting Capability
- Storage Availability During Long or Repeated System Events
- Representing Storage Operating Limits in Grid Studies
43Flexible Demand and Electrification11 temas
- Demand Reduction, Load Shifting, and Load Shaping
- Flexible vs. Noninterruptible Demand
- Response Time, Duration, and Recovery Requirements
- Rebound Effects and Deferred Consumption
- Aggregating Flexible Loads
- Electric-Vehicle Charging as a Network Load
- Managed Charging and Bidirectional Grid Interfaces
- Heat Pumps and Electrified Thermal Demand
- Industrial Loads and Process Constraints
- Large Electronic Loads and Data-Center Demand
- Verifying Flexibility Without Compromising Essential Services
44Microgrids and Islanded Power Systems10 temas
- Microgrid Boundaries and Functional Objectives
- Grid-Connected and Islanded Operating Modes
- Local Generation, Storage, and Load Balance
- AC, DC, and Hybrid Microgrid Architectures
- Voltage and Frequency Control Without a Strong External Grid
- Protection with Changing Fault Levels
- Intentional Islanding and Transition Requirements
- Resynchronization and Reconnection Concepts
- Critical-Load Prioritization and Energy Constraints
- Validating Microgrid Behavior in Controlled Test Scenarios
45Power Quality and Supply Disturbances10 temas
- Power Quality vs. Supply Reliability
- Voltage Sags, Swells, and Interruptions
- Rapid Voltage Changes and Flicker
- Voltage Unbalance
- Waveform Distortion
- Switching and Impulsive Transients
- Equipment Sensitivity and Compatibility
- Disturbance Monitoring and Event Classification
- Separating the Source of a Disturbance from Its Observed Effects
- Selecting Mitigation Based on a Defined Power-Quality Problem
46Harmonics and Network Resonance11 temas
- Nonlinear Loads and Harmonic Currents
- Harmonic Order and Sequence Behavior
- Triplen Harmonics and Neutral Loading
- Current Distortion vs. Voltage Distortion
- Total Harmonic Distortion and Its Limits as a Metric
- Frequency-Dependent Network Impedance
- Series and Parallel Resonance
- Capacitor Banks and Harmonic Amplification
- Passive and Active Filtering at the Grid Interface
- Harmonic Propagation Through Transformers and Feeders
- Harmonic Studies Across Different Network Configurations
Etapa 6
Operations, Planning & Resilience
Operarla en vivo, planificarla con antelación
14 módulos · 147 temas
47Grid Measurements and Synchronized Data11 temas
- Measurement Locations and System Visibility
- Instrument-Transformer Accuracy and Saturation
- Power, Energy, Voltage, and Frequency Measurements
- Smart Meters and Distribution-Level Data
- Phasor Measurement Units
- Time Synchronization and Phasor Alignment
- Reporting Rate, Latency, and Data Quality
- Disturbance Recorders and Event Waveforms
- Detecting Missing, Stale, and Inconsistent Measurements
- Combining Slow and Fast Measurement Streams
- Matching Measurement Capability to the Engineering Question
48SCADA, Control Systems, and Communications11 temas
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
- Remote Terminal Units and Intelligent Electronic Devices
- Telemetry, Status Signals, and Control Commands
- Energy Management and Distribution Management Systems
- Substation Automation and Data Exchange
- Communications Availability, Latency, and Redundancy
- Command Authority, Interlocking, and Confirmation
- Alarm Management and Event Logging
- Time-Stamped Data and Sequence-of-Events Analysis
- Loss of Communications and Degraded Operating Modes
- Keeping Control-System Models Aligned with the Physical Grid
49State Estimation and Operational Awareness10 temas
- Measured Quantities vs. Estimated System State
- Network Observability and Measurement Redundancy
- Weighted Least-Squares State Estimation
- Topology Processing and Switching-State Errors
- Detecting Bad Data and Inconsistent Inputs
- Pseudo-Measurements and Their Uncertainty
- Using Synchronized Phasor Data
- Real-Time Contingency Assessment
- Presenting Confidence and Limitations to Operators
- Distinguishing Missing Information from a Genuine Grid Disturbance
50Real-Time Operation and Outage Coordination11 temas
- Normal, Alert, Emergency, and Restoration States
- Control-Room Roles and Authority Boundaries
- Operating Plans and Real-Time Deviations
- Monitoring Limits, Reserves, and Equipment Availability
- Coordinating Across Control Areas and Network Owners
- Planned Outages and Maintenance Windows
- Network Reconfiguration as an Approved Operational Process
- Managing Forecast Changes and Unexpected Resource Loss
- Alarm Prioritization and Situational Awareness
- Shift Handover, Records, and Decision Traceability
- Learning from Operational Events and Near Misses
51Emergency Response and System Restoration11 temas
- Disturbance Containment and Cascading-Failure Concepts
- Defense Plans and Coordinated Emergency Controls
- Controlled Load Shedding and Service Priorities
- Black-Start Resources and Supporting Requirements
- Energization Paths and Network Charging Constraints
- Restoring Generation and Demand in Balance
- Cold-Load Pickup and Motor-Restart Challenges
- Island Synchronization and System Reconnection Concepts
- Communications and Coordination During Restoration
- Studying Restoration with Synthetic Networks and Approved Scenarios
- Validating Restoration Plans Through Exercises and Model Updates
52Resource Adequacy and Capacity Assessment11 temas
- Adequacy vs. Operational Security
- Peak Capacity vs. Chronological Energy Sufficiency
- Planned and Forced Resource Unavailability
- Loss-of-Load Probability and Loss-of-Load Expectation
- Expected Unserved Energy
- Capacity Credit and Effective Load-Carrying Capability
- Correlated Demand and Resource Conditions
- Energy-Limited Storage in Adequacy Models
- Interconnection Support and Simultaneous Regional Stress
- Weather-Year Sampling and Scenario Coverage
- Interpreting Probabilistic Results Without Treating Them as Guarantees
53Network Reliability and Service Performance11 temas
- Equipment Reliability vs. Customer Service Reliability
- Failure Rates, Repair Times, and Restoration Times
- Series, Parallel, and Redundant Supply Arrangements
- Common-Mode and Dependent Failures
- Frequency and Duration of Customer Interruptions
- SAIFI, SAIDI, and CAIDI
- Momentary Interruptions and Their Measurement
- Energy Not Supplied and Critical-Load Consequences
- The Effects of Automation, Sectionalizing, and Spare Capacity
- Data Definitions and Comparability Between Networks
- Using Reliability Evidence to Prioritize Engineering Improvements
54Transmission and Distribution Planning11 temas
- Planning Horizons and Study Objectives
- Demand Growth, Resource Changes, and Asset Retirement
- Reference Cases and Alternative Development Scenarios
- Thermal, Voltage, Fault-Level, and Stability Constraints
- Reinforcement Options and Network Expansion
- Transformer, Feeder, and Corridor Capacity
- Interconnection and Transfer-Capability Studies
- Reliability and Resilience Requirements
- Phasing Investments Under Uncertainty
- Comparing Technical Options and Implementation Constraints
- Documenting Why a Preferred Network Plan Was Chosen
55Grid Modernization and Better Use of Existing Assets10 temas
- Modernization Objectives Beyond Adding New Lines
- Dynamic Line Ratings and Environmental Inputs
- Reconductoring and Uprating Constraints
- Advanced Power-Flow Control
- Monitoring-Based Asset Utilization
- Network Reconfiguration and Operational Flexibility
- Flexible Connections and Controllable Demand
- Grid Services as Alternatives to Some Physical Reinforcements
- Dependence on Communications, Controls, and Verified Availability
- Evaluating Benefits Against New Failure Modes and Complexity
56Asset Health and Maintenance10 temas
- Asset Criticality and Consequences of Failure
- Condition-Based and Time-Based Maintenance
- Transformer Thermal History and Insulation Condition
- Oil Analysis and Dissolved-Gas Interpretation Concepts
- Breaker Duty, Mechanism Condition, and Interrupting Capability
- Cable Insulation and Partial-Discharge Assessment
- Line, Insulator, and Grounding-System Inspection
- Spare Equipment and Replacement Lead Times
- Connecting Condition Data to Loading and Outage Decisions
- Maintaining Configuration and Test Records Across Asset Life
57Resilience and Common-Mode Stress10 temas
- Reliability vs. Resilience
- Extreme Weather as a Grid Stress Scenario
- Flooding, Heat, Ice, Wind, and Wildfire Exposure
- Fuel Supply, Water Availability, and Other Dependencies
- Correlated Asset Damage and Resource Unavailability
- Critical Loads and Community Service Requirements
- Hardening, Redundancy, and Geographic Diversity
- Recovery Resources, Access, and Repair Logistics
- Stress Testing Beyond Routine Contingency Criteria
- Avoiding Resilience Measures That Shift Risk Elsewhere
58Cyber-Physical and Data Security10 temas
- Why Grid Control Requires Both Physical and Digital Protection
- Asset Inventories and Trust Boundaries
- Identity, Access Control, and Least Privilege
- Separating Operational and Business-System Functions
- Integrity of Measurements, Models, and Control Commands
- Secure Remote Access and Supplier Interfaces
- Configuration Changes and Software-Update Assurance
- Monitoring, Logging, and Anomaly Investigation
- Backup, Recovery, and Continued Safe Operation
- Coordinating Cybersecurity and Power-System Engineering Teams
59Industrial and Critical-Facility Grid Interfaces10 temas
- High-Demand Connections and Dedicated Substations
- Motor Starting and Large Load Steps
- Reactive-Power Demand and Compensation Requirements
- Harmonic-Producing Industrial Loads
- Sensitive Electronic Loads and Supply Disturbances
- Redundant Feeders and Common-Mode Supply Risk
- Backup Generation, UPS Systems, and Grid Coordination
- Railway, Port, and Transport Electrification Interfaces
- Protection and Grounding Across Ownership Boundaries
- Defining Connection Requirements from Facility Operating Needs
60Coupled Energy Systems10 temas
- Electricity, Heat, Fuel, and Transport Interdependencies
- Combined Heat and Power as a Coupled Resource
- Electric Heating and Thermal Inertia as Grid Constraints
- Thermal Storage as a Source of Demand Flexibility
- Electrolyzers as Controllable Electrical Loads
- Fuel Cells as Grid-Connected Generation Interfaces
- Gas-Electric Dependencies During System Stress
- Coordinating Energy Flows Across Different Time Scales
- Representing Conversion Losses and Capacity Limits
- Keeping Grid Studies Separate from Detailed Process-Technology Design
Etapa 7
Engineering Practice & Studies
Estudios, pruebas y seguridad en obra
5 módulos · 53 temas
61Power-System Modeling and Simulation11 temas
- Matching the Model to the Engineering Question
- Steady-State, Dynamic, and Electromagnetic-Transient Models
- Quasi-Static Time-Series Simulation
- Chronological Dispatch and Adequacy Models
- Positive-Sequence vs. Detailed Three-Phase Models
- Parameter Estimation and Data Uncertainty
- Scenario Design and Sensitivity Analysis
- Numerical Convergence and Physical Plausibility
- Verification, Validation, and Model Calibration
- Reproducibility, Version Control, and Study Audit Trails
- Explaining Model Limits in Engineering Conclusions
62Testing, Commissioning, and Performance Verification10 temas
- Requirements, Acceptance Criteria, and Test Boundaries
- Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
- Instrumentation and Measurement Traceability
- Protection and Control Functional Tests
- End-to-End Signal and Scheme Verification
- Hardware-in-the-Loop and Controller-in-the-Loop Testing
- Interconnection Performance and Model Validation
- Test Safety, Qualified Personnel, and Approved Procedures
- Managing Defects, Exceptions, and Retesting
- Handover Evidence and Ongoing Compliance Responsibilities
63Electrical Safety and Human Factors11 temas
- Electric Shock, Arc Flash, and Arc-Blast Hazards
- Induced Voltage, Backfeed, and Stored Energy
- Hazard Identification Before Work or Testing
- Isolation, Verification, and Work-Control Principles
- Protective Grounding and Equipotential Work Zones
- Clearance, Access, and Equipment-State Awareness
- Personal Protective Equipment and Its Limitations
- Switching Responsibility and Independent Checks
- Fatigue, Communication, and Human Error
- Emergency Preparedness and Qualified Response
- Why a Course Does Not Replace Authorization or Site-Specific Procedures
64Engineering Projects and Professional Practice10 temas
- Translating System Needs into Technical Requirements
- Defining Study Scope, Interfaces, and Deliverables
- Coordinating Utilities, Equipment Suppliers, and Facility Owners
- Applying Relevant Standards and Connection Requirements
- Recording Assumptions and Unresolved Risks
- Managing Design Reviews and Technical Changes
- Specifications, Drawings, Models, and Equipment Schedules
- Traceability from Requirement to Test Evidence
- Communicating Uncertainty and Limits of Engineering Claims
- Public-Safety Responsibility Across the Grid Life Cycle
65Integrated Grid Engineering Studies11 temas
- An Energy-Balance Model with Explicit System Boundaries
- A Three-Phase Feeder Model with Unbalanced Demand
- A Transmission Power-Flow and Contingency Study
- A Short-Circuit and Equipment-Duty Assessment
- A Protection-Coordination Study on a Synthetic Network
- A Reactive-Compensation Study for an Industrial Connection
- A Frequency-Response Comparison for Different Resource Mixes
- A Distributed-Resource Hosting-Capacity Assessment
- A Storage-and-Flexible-Demand Grid-Support Study
- An Islanded-System Restoration Simulation
- A Network-Reinforcement Proposal with Verified Technical Assumptions
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- 1
Una lección cabe en la pausa de la comida
Una idea cada vez, en diapositivas breves. Una lección entera dura unos quince minutos.
- 2
Práctica con corrección al instante
Las preguntas van dentro de la lección. Responde y ve al instante si lo has entendido.
- 3
Una racha que te hace volver
Una lección al día mantiene viva la racha. Sesiones cortas y constantes te llevan hasta el final.
Para los próximos ingenieros de la red.
Ingenieros eléctricos que se incorporan a una eléctrica
Donde más vas a crecer
Realiza estudios de flujo de carga y cortocircuito
Etapa 3 · Analysis & ProtectionPromotores de proyectos que afrontan la interconexión
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Conecta solar, almacenamiento y microrredes con seguridad
Etapa 5 · Distribution & Clean-Energy IntegrationTécnicos de campo que persiguen un puesto de ingeniería
Donde más vas a crecer
Coordina protecciones para que los fallos queden aislados
Etapa 3 · Analysis & Protection
A dónde lleva este curso.
El trabajo en torno al que está construido este curso, y cómo se entra en él.
Power Systems Engineer
Se asegura de que la red eléctrica pueda soportar la carga que se le pide.
Todas las carreras del futuroEn el trabajo
- Hacer un estudio de flujo de carga para una nueva conexión
- Comprobar que la red resiste una falla
- Planificar mejoras para más renovables y coches eléctricos
Cómo se entra
Normalmente, un título en ingeniería eléctrica; en muchos países importan las licencias profesionales de ingeniería.
Sé de los primeros.
Acceso anticipado para particulares, pilotos para equipos. Cuéntanos quién va a aprender.
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