ETAP

Learn ETAP for power system analysis and protection engineering. Master load flow studies, short-circuit analysis, relay coordination, fault calculations, CT sizing, and protection settings with practical examples.

N615 – ETAP Training for Protection Engineers

Learn Power System Analysis, Short Circuit Studies & Protection Coordination Using ETAP

Master one of the world’s most widely used power system engineering software packages and learn how to perform load flow studies, short-circuit analysis, relay coordination, protection studies, equipment sizing, and power system modeling using ETAP.

This course is specifically designed for protection engineers who want practical knowledge and hands-on experience applying ETAP in real engineering projects.

Course Code: N615
Course Name: ETAP Training for Protection Engineers
Trainer: Dr. Saeed Roostaee
Language: English
Course Creation: April 2020
Last Updated: December 2024
Training Duration: 23 Hours
Course Format: Recorded Video Training
Access: Lifetime Access + Future Updates
Certificate: Included
Technical Support: Included

Course Overview

ETAP is one of the most powerful and widely used software platforms for electrical power system analysis.

Modern protection engineers are expected to perform:

  • Power system modeling
  • Load flow studies
  • Short-circuit calculations
  • Equipment sizing
  • Relay coordination studies
  • Protection settings calculations
  • System performance analysis

This training package provides a practical step-by-step approach to ETAP, focusing on the tools and studies most relevant to protection engineers.

Through theory, demonstrations, and practical examples, you will learn how to confidently use ETAP in real-world utility, industrial, renewable energy, and substation projects.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

✔ Create ETAP projects from scratch

✔ Model complete power systems

✔ Configure transformers, generators, motors, cables, and loads

✔ Perform load flow analysis

✔ Analyze voltage profiles and power flows

✔ Perform short-circuit calculations

✔ Understand fault current contributions

✔ Size transformers and cables

✔ Analyze equipment loading

✔ Configure protection devices

✔ Calculate relay settings

✔ Perform protection coordination studies

✔ Coordinate relays and fuses

✔ Understand CT selection concepts

✔ Analyze relay operating characteristics

✔ Use ETAP Star View and Sequence View tools

✔ Improve system reliability and protection performance

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Protection Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Utility Engineers
  • Power System Engineers
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • EPC Engineers
  • Consulting Engineers
  • Renewable Energy Engineers
  • Graduate Engineers
  • Engineering Students

Chapter 1 – ETAP Fundamentals & Power System Modeling

Learn how to build a power system model and understand the most important ETAP tools.

Topics Covered

ETAP Overview

  • ETAP software introduction
  • Main modules and applications
  • Protection engineer workflow
  • Selecting the right ETAP tools

Creating a Project

  • New project creation
  • User interface
  • Toolbars and menus
  • Project organization

Modeling Power System Components

  • Busbars
  • Two-winding transformers
  • Three-winding transformers
  • Transmission lines
  • Power cables
  • Static loads
  • Lumped loads
  • Utility grids

Equipment Data Management

  • Nameplate data
  • Electrical parameters
  • Modeling best practices

Chapter 2 – Load Flow Analysis

Understand how electrical power flows through a network and learn how to analyze system performance.

Topics Covered

Load Flow Fundamentals

  • Power flow calculations
  • Voltage profiles
  • Active and reactive power flow
  • System operating conditions

Load Flow Study Cases

  • Study case configuration
  • Analysis options
  • Plot settings

Practical Load Flow Applications

  • Equipment loading analysis
  • Transformer performance
  • Cable loading
  • Bus voltage monitoring
  • Load analyzer tools

Circuit Breaker Modeling

  • Low-voltage circuit breakers
  • High-voltage circuit breakers
  • Equipment characteristics

Machine Modeling

  • Induction motors
  • Synchronous generators
  • Multiple modeling approaches

Equipment Sizing

  • Cable sizing
  • Transformer sizing
  • Overload analysis
  • Critical alarm elimination

Chapter 3 – Short Circuit Analysis

Short-circuit studies are essential for protection design, relay settings, and equipment selection.

Topics Covered

Fault Current Fundamentals

  • Symmetrical faults
  • Unsymmetrical faults
  • Fault current contribution
  • Motor contribution to faults
  • Generator contribution

Short Circuit Studies

  • ANSI and IEC methods
  • Study settings
  • Fault calculations
  • Fault current duties

Practical Simulations

  • Single-line-to-ground faults
  • Three-phase faults
  • System behavior analysis

PSCAD Verification

  • Comparing ETAP and PSCAD results
  • Understanding short-circuit models

Advanced Analysis Tools

  • Duty calculations
  • Fault reporting
  • Equipment evaluation

Chapter 4 – Protection & Coordination Studies

This chapter focuses on the most important ETAP tools for protection engineers.

Topics Covered

Protection System Modeling

  • Protective devices
  • Relay representation
  • Coordination philosophy

Relay Configuration

  • Overcurrent protection
  • Relay characteristic curves
  • Protection settings

Practical Relay Examples

  • Schneider P121 relay
  • SEL-421 relay
  • Relay configuration software integration

Relay Testing

  • Omicron CMC 256 demonstrations
  • Current injection testing
  • Voltage injection testing
  • Relay response verification

Overcurrent Coordination (ANSI 51)

  • CT ratio calculations
  • Time-current coordination
  • Relay grading principles

Multi-Relay Coordination

  • Coordination between two relays
  • Coordination between three relays
  • Sequence View analysis

Instantaneous Overcurrent Protection (ANSI 50)

  • Pickup calculations
  • Operating characteristics
  • Practical settings

Ground Fault Protection

  • Earth fault calculations
  • Ground overcurrent settings
  • Relay parameter configuration

Fuse Coordination

  • Fuse selection
  • Fuse-relay coordination
  • Protection selectivity

Equipment Protection

  • Transformer protection
  • Feeder protection
  • Cable protection
  • Motor protection

ETAP Protection Tools

  • Star View
  • Sequence View
  • Protection Pages
  • Coordination Reports

Practical Engineering Applications

Throughout the course, participants will work through practical examples involving:

  • Load flow analysis
  • Transformer loading
  • Cable loading
  • Short-circuit studies
  • Relay settings calculations
  • CT ratio selection
  • Relay coordination
  • Protection verification

Included Resources

Auxiliary Files

The course includes valuable supporting materials:

  • ETAP 22.5 Manual
  • Load Flow Practice Files
  • Example Projects
  • Calculation Examples
  • Coordination Studies
  • Training Updates

Why Take This Course?

Designed for Protection Engineers

Unlike generic ETAP training, this course focuses on protection applications, fault studies, and coordination.

Practical Learning Approach

Learn through real engineering examples and demonstrations.

Industry-Relevant Skills

Develop skills used daily by protection, commissioning, and power system engineers.

Comprehensive Coverage

Covers modeling, analysis, fault studies, relay coordination, and protection applications.

Lifetime Access

Review lessons whenever needed and receive future updates.

Technical Support Included

Get assistance when applying ETAP concepts to your own projects.

Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Enroll Today

Whether you are new to ETAP or want to strengthen your protection engineering skills, this course provides the practical knowledge required to confidently perform power system studies and protection coordination using ETAP.

23 Hours of Training • Lifetime Access • Practical Examples • Technical Support • Certificate Included