ETAP 253 US

Protection & Coordination Analysis

3- Day Workshop
Mar 15 - 17, 2027
Irvine, United States
Fee: $ 0
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Brief Review of ETAP, ETAP Star, and Study Procedure

Introduction to ETAP and ETAP Star for Protection and Coordination Studies

Protection and Coordination Objectives

Study Procedure and Requirements


Review of Application, Standard, Modeling, and Library

Thermal Protective Devices (Fuses, Overload Heater, TM Breaker)

Low Voltage Circuit Breakers

Current Limiting Fuses and Breakers 

Energy Limiting Capability of LV Breakers

CT, PT, Relay and Standard Protection Elements (49, 50, 51, 51V, 67, 87)

DC Protective Devices

Fault Types Detection Techniques in LV/HV Protective Devices

Max and Min Fault Currents and Standards

Review of Concept and Practical Example
Apparatus / Equipment Protection Landmarks
Apparatus / Equipment Overcurrent Protection
Zones of Protection
Protective Device Type Consideration
Loading and Overload Consideration
Fault Type and Fault Current Consideration
Let through Energy Applications

Review of Concept and Practical Example

  • Time Intervals for Overcurrent Coordination
  • Protective Device Type Consideration
  • Fault Types Consideration

Review of Concept and Practical Example

Overview and Applications

Protective Device Wiring Requirements

Typical versus Advanced ZSI Schemes

2

Review and Practical Example

Overview and Minimum Requirements

Protection and Coordination Rule Book

Tabular and Graphical Analysis Viewer

Tabular and Graphical Reports

Procedure and Study Steps

Minimum Time Requirements for Coordination

Evaluation of Zone Selective Interlock Scheme

Review of Concept and Practical Example

Bus and Transformer Differential Protection

Review of Concept and Practical Example

Voltage Control / Restraint Protection

Review of Impact on Protection and Coordination with Practical Examples

Through Fault Current versus Bus Fault Current

STAR Sequence of Operation and Viewer

Normalized Mode in STAR View TCC and Shift Factors

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Focus on distance, directional and load encroachment protection settings and analyses for Transmission and Distribution application

Graphical user interface for viewing, coordinating, and customizing relay characteristics and protection impedance path

View, displays the relay characteristic on the R (ohms) versus X (ohms) plane

Distance Relay Model
Differential Relay Model
Directional Relay Model

Transmission line Recloser and the  protection aspect for distribution application 

State Plot

Short Circuit & Dynamic modeling of Inverter-Based Resources (TBD)

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Workshop Description

The E253 Advanced Protection & Coordination Analysis Workshop is an intensive three-day hands-on training program designed for power system engineers, protection engineers, consultants, utility personnel, industrial plant engineers, and system studies professionals seeking advanced knowledge of protective device coordination and system protection using ETAP® and ETAP Star™.

This workshop provides participants with practical methodologies for performing protection and coordination studies, evaluating protective device operation, optimizing system selectivity, and analyzing advanced protection schemes. Attendees will learn how to model, analyze, validate, and optimize protection systems while ensuring equipment protection, personnel safety, and system reliability.

The course combines theoretical concepts with practical ETAP exercises covering overcurrent protection, differential protection, voltage-restrained protection, distance protection, directional relays, Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI), automated protection evaluation, and advanced relay coordination techniques for industrial, commercial, utility, transmission, and distribution systems.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive Protection & Coordination Studies using ETAP.
  • Apply industry standards and best practices for overcurrent protection.
  • Model protective devices including fuses, circuit breakers, relays, CTs, and PTs.
  • Evaluate equipment protection requirements and zones of protection.
  • Perform Time Current Coordination (TCC) analysis and device coordination studies.
  • Analyze protective device operating sequences and fault isolation strategies.
  • Design and evaluate Zone Selective Interlocking (ZSI) schemes.
  • Utilize ETAP Star™ for automated protection and coordination assessment.
  • Interpret coordination reports and graphical evaluation tools.
  • Apply differential, directional, distance, and voltage-dependent protection principles.
  • Evaluate protection system performance under multiple operating scenarios.
  • Analyze inverter-based resource impacts on protection systems. (TBD)
  • Configure and assess transmission and distribution distance protection applications.
 

Who should attend

This workshop is recommended for:

  • Power System Engineers
  • Protection & Control Engineers
  • Utility Engineers
  • Consulting Engineers
  • Electrical Design Engineers
  • Industrial Power System Engineers
  • Reliability Engineers
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • ETAP Advanced Users
  • Engineering Managers and Technical Specialists responsible for system protection studies.

Participants should have:

  • Fundamental understanding of electrical power systems.
  • Knowledge of short-circuit and protective device concepts.
  • Previous experience with ETAP basic modeling and analysis is strongly recommended.
  • Completion of introductory ETAP training courses or equivalent practical experience is beneficial. (preferably passed the E114 and E154)

Registration





2.4 CEU credits available by completing this workshop. 

Location

Irvine, CA- Address is TBD


Date & Time

Mar 15 - 17, 2027
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Time zone: Pacific Time

Meal

Light breakfast snacks, beverages, and lunch are included with the registration fee.

Hotel

All travel and hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the attendees.

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Information

ETAP - Corporate Headquarters
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Irvine, California 92618
United States
+1 (949) 900 1000
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