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Postgraduate Diploma in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising

Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in reclosing, FDIR and auto-sectionalising. 8 modules covering IEEE C37.104 (automatic reclosing on distribution and transmission lines), IEC 62271-111 (automatic circuit reclosers) and CYME. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising — studying from Singapore

Singapore's energy system is largely based on natural gas, supplemented by growing investment in solar, energy storage and grid modernisation. The Energy Market Authority regulates the electricity and gas markets and oversees network reliability, while SP Group operates the national grid. Engineers work on power systems, distribution networks, energy efficiency and resilience planning. The sector also supports regional energy trading and the petrochemical cluster on Jurong Island.

Fees for Singapore: 1,600 S$ (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Singapore

  • Energy Market Authority (EMA)
  • SP Group
  • Singapore Power Engineering Association
  • Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)

Typical roles

  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Grid Engineer
  • Energy Efficiency Engineer
  • Network Planning Engineer

Questions from Singapore

In what currency are fees shown?

Fees on this site are shown in Singapore dollars (SGD). Instalment plans are available, and some learners explore employer sponsorship.

What does the final project involve?

Each programme concludes with a final project that applies the course material to a practical engineering problem, supported by your technical tutor.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the architecture of distribution network automation.

02

Adjust automatic reclosing sequences on overhead lines.

03

Coordinate sectionalisers with reclosers.

04

Design centralised and distributed FDIR schemes.

05

Select communication protocols for automation.

06

Analyse the impact of distributed generation on protection.

07

Evaluate improvements in supply continuity indices.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Distribution automation engineer who wants to specialise in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising.
  • FDIR systems specialist who wants to specialise in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising.
  • Medium-voltage protection engineer who wants to specialise in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising.
  • Telecontrol engineer who wants to specialise in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising.
  • Distribution control centre operator who wants to specialise in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising.
  • Quality of service engineer who wants to specialise in Reclosing, FDIR and Auto-sectionalising.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter electrical distribution.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEEE C37.104 (automatic reclosing on distribution and transmission lines)
  • IEC 62271-111 (automatic circuit reclosers)
  • IEC 61850 (communications in electrical power system automation)
  • IEEE 1815 (DNP3)
  • IEC 60870-5-104 (telecontrol over TCP/IP)
  • IEEE C37.60 (reclosers and fault interrupters)
  • IEEE 1547-2018 (interconnection of distributed resources)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Radial, meshed and ring topologies
  2. 1.2Supply quality and SAIDI and SAIFI indices
  3. 1.3TIEPI and NIEPI in Spanish regulation
  4. 1.4Fault types in distribution networks
  5. 1.5Isolated, compensated and solidly earthed neutral
  6. 1.6Distribution automation architecture
  7. 1.7Online remote-controlled equipment
  8. 1.8Control centres and ADMS
  9. 1.9Cost of energy not supplied
  10. 1.10Practical case: quality indices of a feeder
  1. 2.1Transient nature of overhead line faults
  2. 2.2Reclosing cycles and dead times
  3. 2.3Reclosers according to IEEE C37.60
  4. 2.4Fast and slow curves
  5. 2.5Coordination with fuses: fuse saving and fuse blowing
  6. 2.6Reclosing blocking on underground cables
  7. 2.7Single-pole and three-pole reclosing
  8. 2.8Synchronism check
  9. 2.9Effects of reclosing on distributed generation
  10. 2.10Workshop: recloser–fuse coordination
  1. 3.1Sectionalisers and pulse counting
  2. 3.2Sectionalising on loss of voltage
  3. 3.3Voltage–time logic
  4. 3.4Automatic loop schemes (loop scheme)
  5. 3.5Fault passage detectors
  6. 3.6Directional fault indicators
  7. 3.7Circuit breaker–recloser–sectionaliser coordination
  8. 3.8Settings according to network configuration
  9. 3.9Limitations of local schemes
  10. 3.10Practice: design of a voltage–time scheme
  1. 4.1Real-time fault detection
  2. 4.2Impedance-based and indicator-based location
  3. 4.3Automatic isolation of the faulted section
  4. 4.4Restoration via adjacent feeders
  5. 4.5Centralised versus distributed FDIR
  6. 4.6Agent-based and peer-to-peer FDIR
  7. 4.7Capacity and voltage constraints in restoration
  8. 4.8Optimal reconfiguration algorithms
  9. 4.9Operating times and quality of service
  10. 4.10Laboratory: FDIR simulation in OpenDSS
  1. 5.1Communication requirements for FDIR
  2. 5.2DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-104
  3. 5.3IEC 61850 and GOOSE messages in distribution
  4. 5.4Private radio, cellular and fibre
  5. 5.5Broadband PLC
  6. 5.6Latency, availability and redundancy
  7. 5.7Cybersecurity of field equipment
  8. 5.8Remote device management
  9. 5.9Integration with SCADA and ADMS
  10. 5.10Practice: configuration of a DNP3 link
  1. 6.1Impact of distributed generation on reclosing
  2. 6.2Unintentional islanding and anti-islanding
  3. 6.3Inverter contribution to faults
  4. 6.4Desensitisation of protections
  5. 6.5Sympathetic tripping
  6. 6.6Directional protection in distribution
  7. 6.7Adaptive settings
  8. 6.8Connection requirements for distributed generation
  9. 6.9Coordination with microgrids
  10. 6.10Practical case: feeder with high PV penetration
  1. 7.1Selection of automation points
  2. 7.2Cost–benefit analysis of automation
  3. 7.3Reliability models and Monte Carlo simulation
  4. 7.4Logic testing before deployment
  5. 7.5Commissioning of reclosers
  6. 7.6Maintenance of remote-controlled equipment
  7. 7.7Post-implementation performance indicators
  8. 7.8Experiences of large distribution utilities
  9. 7.9Investment plans and incentive regulation
  10. 7.10Workshop: prioritisation of automation investments
  1. 8.1Characterisation of the network under study
  2. 8.2Fault analysis and historical indicators
  3. 8.3Reclosing and sectionalising scheme
  4. 8.4FDIR logic design
  5. 8.5Communications architecture
  6. 8.6Simulation of fault scenarios
  7. 8.7Assessment of quality improvement
  8. 8.8Implementation plan and costs
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: the student progresses at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CYME, OpenDSS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SEL AcSELerator QuickSet, Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real simulation procedures for isolation and restoration sequences, coordination of reclosers and sectionalisers, and DNP3 and IEC 61850 communication tests. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with a track record 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, OT cybersecurity, 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.

Characterisation of the network under study

Describe the architecture of distribution network automation.

Fault analysis and historical indicators

Adjust automatic reclosing sequences on overhead lines.

Reclosing and sectionalising scheme

Coordinate sectionalisers with reclosers.

FDIR logic design

Design centralised and distributed FDIR schemes.

Communications architecture

Select communication protocols for automation.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Distribution automation engineerFDIR systems specialistMedium-voltage protection engineerTelecontrol engineerDistribution control centre operatorQuality of service engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with CYME, OpenDSS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SEL AcSELerator QuickSet, Wireshark. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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