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LCPW 0001 - Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals

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Course Description

Study substation design subjects at a level appropriate for those relatively new to the field. Get an introduction to technical requirements, configuration philosophies, design practices, information sources and work processes. Learn the fundamentals of electrical, civil and structural design issues of electric power substations.

Course Outline/Topics

Electrical Substations, Power Systems and Deregulation

  • Structure of the electric power system overview
  • Systems for distribution of power
  • Classifications
  • Equipment definitions
  • Design principles

Substation Project Chronology

  • Workflow and project sequence
  • Site identification and acquisition
  • Engineering design, drawings and documentation
  • Construction, testing and commissioning

Developing the Scope/Identifying the Constraints for the Overall Project

  • Safety
  • Power requirements
  • Site constraints
  • Atmospheric
  • Environmental community and societal influences

Costs and Schedules

  • Costs and financial analysis
  • Schedules and impacts

Site Grading Design

  • Substation grade types
  • Drainage and erosion protection
  • Oil spill containment

Foundations

  • Slab on grade and others

Design Techniques

  • Open air
  • Metal clad switchgear
  • Gas insulated subs/SF6

Bus Configurations & Conductor

  • Types of common configurations
  • Reliability criteria

Insulation

  • Insulation protection and shielding
  • Clearance
  • Surge arresters

Grounding

  • Need for grounding
  • Personnel safety
  • Hazardous potentials during faults

Structures

  • Materials
  • Design options and considerations
  • Finishes

Principle Equipment

  • General specifications and ratings

Transformers

  • Core, winding configuration
  • Tap changers
  • Specifications

Circuit Breakers/Switches

  • Design and purpose

Ancillary Equipment

  • Potential transformers
  • Current transformers

Substation Auxiliary Systems

  • Necessity
  • AC station power
  • DC and battery power

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize substation project chronology and how to develop the scope and identify the constraints for the overall project
  • Recall costs and schedules
  • Evaluate site grading design, foundations, insulation and insulation protection and structures

Notes

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Who Should Attend

Engineers, supervisors, drafting personnel, contract managers, consultants, and managers interested in, or involved with, overall electrical power substation projects.

Testimonials

"Great class for anyone starting in the substation design field and a great refresher for experienced individuals as well. Dan brought a wealth of knowledge to the class and helped connect dots across the substation design realm. His teaching style was great, and his notes are very clear for any future reference."
-November 2024 Participant

"As a project manager without any electrical background, the course will help me to handle the next substation project with confidence."
-November 2024 Participant

"Dan Chaply is a very knowledgeable instructor who covered vast topics within 3 days with detailed presentation. Highly recommend this course."
-November 2024 Participant

Instructors

  • Dan Chaply

Partners & Professional Credits

  • Professional Development Hours 21.0 PDHs

Applies Towards the Following Credentials

  • Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals Microcredential : Core
  • Substation Design Certificate : Core
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LCPW 0001 - 261110V

Nov 10, 2026
Live Online
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$1,525.00
Section Title
Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals
Type
Live Online
Days
T, W, Th
Time
8:15AM to 4:45PM
Dates
Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $1,525.00
Potential Discount(s)
  • Early Bird
CEUs
2.1 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Oct 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Instructors
  • Dan Chaply
Partners & Professional Credits
  • Professional Development Hours
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Dan Chaply

Dan Chaply has been lead substation design engineer for substation projects for more than 25 years. He has developed designs for a wide variety of voltages, capacities, and end-user categories, including dedicated single-use industrial substations, large transmission substations, bulk power/intertie substations and switchyards, IPP interconnects, and power system distribution substations. He received his BSEE and MSEE from Lehigh University, and is a member of the IEEE.

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Dan Chaply

Dan Chaply has been lead substation design engineer for substation projects for more than 25 years. He has developed designs for a wide variety of voltages, capacities, and end-user categories, including dedicated single-use industrial substations, large transmission substations, bulk power/intertie substations and switchyards, IPP interconnects, and power system distribution substations. He received his BSEE and MSEE from Lehigh University, and is a member of the IEEE.

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