By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the basic concepts and components of power systems and how PSCAD can be used for their simulation.
• Learn the fundamental operations of the PSCAD environment, including navigation and interface customization.
• Gain hands-on experience in building simple electrical power system models.
• Understand the use of different power system components such as transformers, generators, transmission lines, and loads.
• Learn how to simulate power system behavior and analyze results.

Who should attend:
• Junior Power Systems Engineers.
• Power Systems Studies Engineers.
• Researchers and Practitioners interested in power system modeling and simulation.
• Anyone new to PSCAD or interested in learning simulation techniques for electrical power systems.

Prerequisites:
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts (e.g., voltage, current, resistance, and basic circuit analysis).
• No prior experience with PSCAD is required.

• 40% Lecturing and 60% hands-on
o Lectures: Each session will begin with an instructor-led presentation that covers theoretical concepts and demonstrates their application in PSCAD.
o Hands-on Practice: Participants will be given time in each session to practice using PSCAD software and complete guided exercises.
• Discussion and Q&A: Each session will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask questions and clarify doubts.

Resources Needed:
• Computer with PSCAD software installed
• Stable internet connection for online sessions
• Projector and screen for in-class presentations (if conducted in person)
• Instructor-led materials (slides, visual aids)

Introduction to PSCAD & Basic Power System Concepts
Introduction to RMS and EMT studies
• Need of EMT Simulation
• Steady State Analysis
• Introduction to power system studies – Steady state Vs Transients
• Introduction to PSCAD
      o Overview of PSCAD and its capabilities
      o Installation and setup
      o Navigating the interface
      o Overview of power systems and why simulation is important

• Basic Power System Components
      o Understanding electrical components: transformers, generators, transmission lines, and loads
      o How PSCAD represents these components

• Introduction to Simulation in PSCAD
      o Introduction to PSCAD Software
      o How to Create a New Project in PSCAD
      o How to Load the existing Project
      o PSCAD toolbar introduction
      o One Line Diagram in PSCAD
      o Simple circuit modeling in PSCAD & Create your first one-line diagram
      o Running a basic simulation and viewing results
      o Data and result visualization

Building Simple Models
• Creating Power System Models
      o Using templates and creating new components
      o Connecting components to build a basic power system model
• Working with Sources and Loads
     o Modeling and simulating different types of loads (constant power, constant impedance)
           Load modelling and its type
           Voltage dependent Loads
           Constant Power Loads
           Constant Impedance Loads
           Constant Current Loads
           Exponential and Polynomial Loads
           Frequency Dependent Loads
    o Role of Load modelling for various studies
    o Introduction to voltage and frequency control

• Working with Power Transformers
     o Modeling transformers in PSCAD
     o Simulation of transformer behavior under varying loads

Advanced Modeling Techniques
• Simulating Transmission Lines
    o Different types of transmission lines and their characteristics
    o Transmission Line Modelling using PSCAD
a. PI Section
b. Bergeron Model
c. Frequency Dependent Model
    o Tower Modelling
    o Cable modelling using PSCAD
         Coaxial cables
         Pipe-type Submarine cable
     o Modeling long-distance transmission lines in PSCAD

• Advanced Simulation Features
    o Using control systems and protection devices in PSCAD models
    o Introduction to fault simulation and protection analysis

• Simulation Analysis and Data Interpretation
    o Analyzing simulation results
    o Exporting data for further analysis

• Recap and Course Closure
    o Review of key concepts and skills learned
    o Future learning paths and resources
    o Q&A and certificate distribution

Course Materials:
• Lecture slides and tutorials
• Additional reading material and resources

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 75% of the total course duration