Training course: Electricity supply system introduction
The ideal way to improve your basic knowledge
Among other things, answers to the following questions will be provided:
- Who are the stakeholders in the electricity supply system, and what are their roles and responsibilities?
- How does the electricity supply system work, and what are its main components?
- What safety and protection systems are in place in the grid?
- What exactly is the difference between current, voltage, power and energy?
- What are active and reactive power, and why are they important?
- How is network power quality influenced?
- How are supply and demand matched in electricity markets and what can the role of storage be?
- How is it decided which production units supply electricity?
- What is meant by power flow and network congestion?
- What effects do renewable energy resources have on the grid and the market?
Your benefits
This course is the ideal way to improve your basic knowledge of the electricity supply system.
For whom?
This course is designed for anyone whose work involves the electricity supply system directly or indirectly, and who wants to increase their understanding of the related issues.
An elementary knowledge of electricity and/or physics is recommended, but is not required.
Course topics
Basics
- voltage, current, power and energy
- Ohm’s law
- conductors and insulators
- inductors and capacitors
- transformers
- batteries
- inverters
- active and reactive power
Grounding and protection
- grounding systems
- overcurrent protection
Grid structure
- function and voltage levels
- grid components
- availability/reliability
Direct current vs. alternating current, three-phase systems
Load and generation
- grid capacity
- distributed and renewable generation, load and coincidence
- power flow and voltage control
- load duration curve
Electricity markets
- the European electricity system
- trading and balancing
Practical information
For the following items, please refer to the registration form:
- Course dates
- Venue details
- Registration fee
- Payment and cancellation conditions
The training can be given in English or Dutch (depending on the group composition), all course materials will be in English. To encourage active participation, the number of participants is limited to 15. Click here for more information and to register for the upcoming course.
In-company and customised training courses
On request, DNV can also develop customized and in-company training courses. Content, location and duration of the course can be adapted to your specific needs.
For more information please contact us
Energy Academy
email: academy.energy@dnv.com
web: www.dnv.com/energy-academy
tel: +31 (0)6 29602659 / +31 (0)6 15063593 / +31 (0)6 18410601
A few responses from previous participants
- ‘‘Great addition to kickstart knowledge in the electricity field." - Gilles Dillen, Gemeente Amsterdam
- ‘‘Ideal training for anyone who wants to understand the basics of the electricity grid in two days.’’ - Rutger Oorsprong, Port of Amsterdam
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