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Course in Voltage Stability in Large Grids

Online 300-hour course in voltage stability in large grids. 6 modules with IEEE/CIGRE Definition and Classification of Power System Stability (2004, 2020 revision), Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL) and PSS/E. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the mechanisms of voltage instability.

02

Plot and interpret PV and QV curves.

03

Apply modal analysis and proximity to collapse indices.

04

Dynamically simulate voltage collapse phenomena.

05

Design preventive and corrective measures.

06

Use phasor measurements for online assessment.

07

Prepare voltage stability studies for large grids.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Grid studies engineer who wants to specialise in Voltage Stability in Large Grids.
  • Transmission planner who wants to specialise in Voltage Stability in Large Grids.
  • System operation engineer who wants to specialise in Voltage Stability in Large Grids.
  • Power systems researcher who wants to specialise in Voltage Stability in Large Grids.
  • Electrical network consultant who wants to specialise in Voltage Stability in Large Grids.
  • Renewables integration engineer who wants to specialise in Voltage Stability in Large Grids.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter electricity transmission.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEEE/CIGRE Definition and Classification of Power System Stability (2004, 2020 revision)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER)
  • IEEE C37.118.1
  • NERC TPL-001
  • IEEE Std 421.5
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Stability classification according to IEEE/CIGRE
  2. 1.2Short- and long-term voltage stability
  3. 1.3PV and QV curves
  4. 1.4Collapse point and nose
  5. 1.5Influence of load
  6. 1.6On-load tap changers
  7. 1.7Overexcitation limiters
  8. 1.8Historical collapse incidents
  9. 1.9Relationship with angular stability
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a real voltage collapse
  1. 2.1Continuation power flow
  2. 2.2Modal analysis and eigenvalues
  3. 2.3Participation factors
  4. 2.4Proximity to collapse indices
  5. 2.5Loadability margins
  6. 2.6Voltage contingency analysis
  7. 2.7V-Q sensitivities
  8. 2.8Weak points of the grid
  9. 2.9Voltage control areas
  10. 2.10Laboratory: PV curves on an IEEE network
  1. 3.1Time-domain simulation
  2. 3.2ZIP and exponential load models
  3. 3.3Induction motors and FIDVR
  4. 3.4Generator and AVR models
  5. 3.5On-load tap changer dynamics
  6. 3.6Inverters and renewables
  7. 3.7Quasi-steady-state simulation
  8. 3.8Bifurcations
  9. 3.9Model validation
  10. 3.10Practice: dynamic simulation of a collapse
  1. 4.1Reactive power reserves
  2. 4.2Synchronous and static compensators
  3. 4.3Blocking of tap changers
  4. 4.4Undervoltage load shedding
  5. 4.5Secondary voltage control
  6. 4.6Coordinated reactive power control
  7. 4.7Contribution of renewable plants
  8. 4.8Reinforcement planning
  9. 4.9System protection schemes
  10. 4.10Workshop: design of an undervoltage load-shedding scheme
  1. 5.1Phasor measurements and PMUs
  2. 5.2PMU-based indices
  3. 5.3Online voltage security assessment
  4. 5.4Machine learning for stability
  5. 5.5Early warnings
  6. 5.6Visualisation for operators
  7. 5.7Grid code requirements
  8. 5.8Planning studies
  9. 5.9Voltage security criteria
  10. 5.10Case study: monitoring a large grid
  1. 6.1Selection of the study network
  2. 6.2Static margin analysis
  3. 6.3Dynamic simulation
  4. 6.4Identification of weak areas
  5. 6.5Reinforcement measures
  6. 6.6Study report
  7. 6.7Reactive reserve analysis
  8. 6.8Operational recommendations
  9. 6.9Dissertation and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSAT, MATPOWER, pandapower, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for plotting PV and QV curves, modal analysis of a test network and designing an undervoltage load-shedding scheme. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the study network

Understand the mechanisms of voltage instability.

Static margin analysis

Plot and interpret PV and QV curves.

Dynamic simulation

Apply modal analysis and proximity to collapse indices.

Identification of weak areas

Dynamically simulate voltage collapse phenomena.

Reinforcement measures

Design preventive and corrective measures.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Grid studies engineerTransmission plannerSystem operation engineerPower systems researcherElectrical network consultantRenewables integration engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSAT, MATPOWER and pandapower. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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