Power Factory Boot Camp
The PowerFactory BootCamp by BURRAQ UK is a specialized training program designed to equip engineers and technical professionals with hands-on skills in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, one of the most widely used power system analysis tools in the world.
Aim of Power Factory Boot Camp
The aim of the PowerFactory BootCamp is to provide participants with a strong foundation and practical expertise in using DIgSILENT PowerFactory for power system analysis and simulation.
Course Overview
Power Factory Boot Camp
Total Modules 8
Training Credits 24
Directed Learning Hours (DLH) 240
Course Code BUK1782
Educational Background:
- BSc, MSc, or B.Tech students in Electrical Power, Energy Systems, or related fields
- DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) holders with a focus on electrical or power systems
Professionals & Industry Personnel:
- Power system engineers working in utilities, generation, transmission, or distribution sectors
Consultants, technical staff, and maintenance engineers involved in power system planning or protection
| Course Code | Curriculum Title | Credit | DLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUK1782-1 | Introduction to Dig SILENT Power Factory | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-2 | Power System Modeling | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-3 | Load Flow Analysis | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-4 | Short-Circuit Analysis | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-5 | Protection & Relay Coordination | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-6 | Dynamic & Stability Analysis (Optional/Advanced) | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-7 | Reporting & Result Interpretation | 3 | 30 |
| BUK1782-8 | Final Project & Assessment | 3 | 30 |
Module 1: Introduction to Dig SILENT Power Factory
- Overview of the software interface and functionalities
- Project creation, grid building, and data management
- Types of analysis supported by Power Factory
- Navigation, templates, and data organization
Module 2: Power System Modeling
- Building single-line diagrams (SLDs)
- Modeling generators, transformers, transmission lines, and loads
- Busbar configurations and voltage levels
- Use of libraries and templates for fast modeling
Module 3: Load Flow Analysis
- Types of load flow (AC, DC, balanced/unbalanced)
- Slack, PV, and PQ bus concepts
- Interpreting voltage profiles and power losses
- Analysis of different loading scenarios and contingencies
Module 4: Short-Circuit Analysis
- Types of faults (single-line-to-ground, line-to-line, 3-phase)
- IEC and ANSI standard fault calculations
- Fault current evaluation and fault location identification
- Equipment rating verification and protection considerations
Module 5: Protection & Relay Coordination
- Modeling relays and protection schemes
- Time-current characteristics (TCC) and selectivity
- Overcurrent, differential, and distance protection
- Coordination between relays using protection analysis
Module 6: Dynamic & Stability Analysis (Optional/Advanced)
- Small signal and transient stability
- Load shedding and system recovery analysis
- Generator response and excitation systems
- Event playback and simulation results interpretation
Module 7: Reporting & Result Interpretation
- Generating technical reports and visual outputs
- Exporting simulation data (tables, plots, SLDs)
- Interpretation of power flow and fault results for decision-making
Module 8: Final Project & Assessment
- Case-based grid modeling
- Performing full analysis (load flow, short-circuit, protection)
- Report preparation and group presentation
- Trainer feedback and Q&A
- Final-year or graduated students of Electrical Power Engineering, Energy Systems, or Electronics
- DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) holders in Electrical or Power disciplines
- Power system engineers working in transmission, distribution, or generation sectors
- Engineers and technicians from utility companies, power plants, EPC firms, and consulting companies
- Professionals involved in grid planning, relay coordination, or system protection
- All Modules within this qualification are assessed internally by the approved training Centre and externally verified by BURRAQ UK. The program uses a criterion-referenced assessment approach to ensure that learners successfully meet all required learning outcomes.
- A Pass in any unit is granted only when the learner submits valid, reliable, and authentic evidence that demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for reviewing this evidence and confirming that the learner has attained the expected standard.