Power System Fault Analysis Using PSCAD
Workshop Overview
The increasing complexity of modern power systems, driven by renewable energy integration, power electronic converters, and advanced protection technologies, has created a growing need for detailed transient analysis techniques.
PSCAD/EMTDC is one of the most widely adopted EMT simulation tools used by utilities, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and researchers worldwide for analyzing power system transients, protection performance, switching events, and fault conditions. This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of electromagnetic transient simulations and demonstrate the practical application of PSCAD for detailed power system fault analysis.
Through live demonstrations, attendees will observe the development of PSCAD models, implementation of different fault scenarios, and interpretation of simulation results. The workshop aims to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts in power system analysis and practical engineering applications, enabling participants to better understand fault behavior and transient phenomena in modern power networks.
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Time: 6.00 p.m – 9.00 p.m
Mode: via Zoom (Link will be shared later for the registered participants)
Organized by: PES Chapter / PES SBC of UoM
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Prof. Lidula N. Widanagama Arachchige
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa
Prof. Lidula N. Widanagama Arachchige is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in power systems, renewable energy integration, power electronics, microgrids, and advanced simulation techniques. Her research contributions span power system dynamics, control, protection, and energy management.
Objectives & Expected Outcomes
→Objectives
- Introduce the fundamentals of electromagnetic transient simulations and their importance in modern power system studies.
- Familiarize participants with the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation environment and modeling workflow.
- Demonstrate the modeling of common power system components including transmission lines, transformers, sources, and loads.
- Analyze different types of power system faults using PSCAD.
- Illustrate the impact of faults on system voltages, currents, and network performance.
- Demonstrate the interpretation of transient simulation results for engineering decision-making.
- Provide participants with practical exposure to industry-relevant simulation methodologies.
→Expected Outcomes
- A fundamental understanding of electromagnetic transient simulation principles.
- Familiarity with PSCAD/EMTDC and its modeling environment.
- Knowledge of modeling techniques for basic power system components.
- Understanding of various power system fault scenarios and their impacts.
- Ability to interpret transient voltage and current waveforms generated during simulations.
- Awareness of industry and research applications of EMT simulation tools.
- Exposure to advanced analytical techniques used in modern power system studies.