Courses

Find below a list of training options provided by the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre.

Please refer to the "Calendar" for upcoming courses.

• Wind Power Modeling and Studies Using PSCAD

  This course covers the fundamentals of wind power and its integration into the electric grid.
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• Applications of PSCAD and Transient Studies

  This course covers the fundamentals applicable to the study of electromagnetic transients in electrical networks.
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• HVDC Control and Project Management

  This course covers the fundamentals of HVDC transmission in electrical networks, including HVDC transmission system concepts, components, equipment...
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• Applications of PSCAD in Power Systems including Switching and Lightning Induced Transients for Insulation Coordination Transient Studies

  This course will cover the electromagnetic transient studies that are required to determine the insulation levels and ratings of sub-station equipm...
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• Configuring Transmission Lines with PSCAD

  This course will focus on modeling overhead lines and underground cables.The transmission line models in PSCAD are discussed in detail and are comp...
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• Machine Modeling including "SSR" Investigation and Applications

  This course covers topics which include machine equations, exciters, governors, etc., initialization of the machine and its controls to a specific ...
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• Insulation Coordination & Fast Front Studies

  This course covers topics which include modeling a substation for a fast front study, representing station equipment, stray capacitances, relevant ...
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• Distributed Generation & Power Quality

  This course covers topics which include wind energy system modeling, integration to the grid and power quality issues.
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• AC Switching Study Applications in PSCAD

  This course covers the fundamentals of wind power and its integration into the electric grid.
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• Modeling and Applications of FACTS Devices

  This course covers the fundamentals of solid-state FACTS systems, system modeling, control system modeling, converter modeling, and system impact s...
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