Mastering Surge Protective Devices With IEC Standards

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of surge protection devices (SPDs) in electrical systems

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Our comprehensive course on Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) provides in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the selection, installation, and operation of SPDs. From understanding the fundamentals of surge protection to mastering the technology behind SPDs, this course equips participants with the expertise to safeguard electrical systems from transient overvoltages.

In Section 1, participants will delve into the fundamentals of surge protection, including the operation of SPDs, the role of Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs), indicator cartridges, and the science behind lightning phenomena.

Section 2 focuses on the various types of SPDs, their technologies, and specifications, providing a comprehensive understanding of the available options.

Section 3 delves into the critical aspects of selecting and installing SPDs, covering topics such as the selection of operating voltage, voltage protection level, current ratings, coordination, overcurrent protection, and the practical considerations for wiring and conductor cross-sectional area in SPD installations.

This course is suitable for electrical power engineers and electrical engineering students, as well as professionals involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. It provides essential knowledge for safeguarding electrical installations, preventing equipment damage, and ensuring the continual operation of electrical systems.

By the end of this course, participants will be well-versed in the principles, technologies, and best practices for selecting, installing, and maintaining surge protective devices, ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

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Engineer Ahmed Mahdy

I am Ahmed Mahdy an electrical power engineer, researcher, and the founder of Khadija Academy. I am also an electrical bestselling instructor and have helped more than 70,000 students from 191 countries achieve career success with simple and easy courses in the last 7 years.​ In addition to having a YouTube educational engineering channel called" Khadija Academy", where I regularly post videos related to electrical engineering. In 2018, I was nominated among the top 10% of instructors on Udemy, besides currently ranking among the top instructors in the engineering sector of Udemy.


Some of my published research works in the top electrical engineering journals worldwide:


1- ​Transient stability improvement of wave energy conversion systems connected to power grid using anti-windup-coot optimization strategy - Energy Journal - Impact Factor of 9.0.


2- Nonlinear Modeling and Real-Time Simulation of a Grid-Connected AWS Wave Energy Conversion System - IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy - Impact Factor of 8.8.


3- Modeling and optimal operation of hybrid wave energy and PV system feeding supercharging stations based on golden jackal optimal control strategy - Energy Journal - Impact Factor of 9.​0.


4- State-of-the-Art of the most commonly adopted wave energy conversion systems - Ain Shams Engineering Journal - Impact Factor of 6.0.


5- Optimal Design of Fractional-Order PID Controllers for a Nonlinear AWS Wave Energy Converter Using Hybrid Jellyfish Search and Particle Swarm Optimization - Fractal and Fractional - Impact Factor of 5.4


6- Dynamic performance enhancement of nonlinear AWS wave energy systems based on optimal super-twisting control strategy - Ain Shams Engineering Journal - Impact Factor of 6.0.

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