FACTS Devices and Flexible AC Transmission Systems Training Course

Course Introduction

FACTS Devices and Flexible AC Transmission Systems Training Course is designed to provide electrical engineers, power systems engineers, transmission engineers, utility professionals, substation engineers, protection engineers, grid operators, project engineers, renewable energy specialists, consultants, researchers, and technical leaders with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the design, operation, analysis, control, and maintenance of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). The course integrates advanced power system engineering principles with modern power electronics, voltage stability enhancement, reactive power compensation, transmission optimization, digital control systems, smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, cybersecurity, and international engineering standards to improve transmission capacity, grid stability, operational flexibility, power quality, and overall system reliability across modern electrical power networks.

The training provides an in-depth understanding of Flexible AC Transmission Systems and FACTS devices, including Static Var Compensators (SVC), Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM), Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSC), Static Synchronous Series Compensators (SSSC), Unified Power Flow Controllers (UPFC), Interline Power Flow Controllers (IPFC), Thyristor-Controlled Phase Shifting Transformers (TCPST), reactive power compensation, voltage regulation, transmission congestion management, oscillation damping, transient stability enhancement, power flow control, harmonic mitigation, fault ride-through capabilities, digital substations, engineering simulations, smart grid integration, renewable energy support, engineering analytics, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational performance optimization. Participants will gain practical knowledge of selecting, implementing, analyzing, and managing FACTS technologies to optimize electrical transmission system performance.

Participants will develop expertise in transmission planning, FACTS device selection, engineering calculations, power flow analysis, transient stability assessment, voltage stability evaluation, dynamic system modeling, harmonic analysis, protection coordination, engineering simulation, reliability engineering, lifecycle management, engineering visualization, digital engineering workflows, engineering documentation, project management, sustainability planning, regulatory compliance, engineering governance, and continuous operational improvement. The curriculum emphasizes engineering methodologies that improve transmission efficiency, reduce system losses, strengthen grid resilience, enhance renewable energy integration, optimize asset utilization, improve power quality, and support secure operation of interconnected electrical transmission systems.

Special emphasis is placed on emerging technologies including modular power electronic converters, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital twins, cloud-based transmission management platforms, edge computing, synchrophasor technologies, wide-area monitoring systems, battery energy storage integration, smart grid automation, autonomous grid control, advanced engineering analytics, drone-assisted transmission inspections, robotics, blockchain-enabled asset management, adaptive protection systems, and future intelligent transmission technologies. These innovations are transforming Flexible AC Transmission Systems through intelligent monitoring, predictive diagnostics, adaptive control, real-time optimization, digital engineering workflows, and resilient grid operation.

Throughout the course, participants will strengthen their ability to evaluate transmission performance, select appropriate FACTS devices, perform engineering analyses, optimize reactive power compensation, enhance voltage stability, improve power flow control, coordinate protection systems, integrate renewable energy resources, implement intelligent monitoring technologies, and support advanced transmission network modernization initiatives. Practical engineering workshops, industrial case studies, simulation exercises, FACTS controller demonstrations, power system analysis projects, and real-world engineering scenarios reinforce theoretical knowledge while preparing participants to design and manage advanced transmission systems using modern FACTS technologies.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will possess the technical competence to design, implement, evaluate, operate, and optimize Flexible AC Transmission Systems across transmission networks, utility substations, renewable energy plants, smart grids, industrial power systems, cross-border interconnections, and large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. The acquired knowledge supports improved transmission reliability, enhanced voltage stability, optimized power transfer capability, reduced transmission losses, increased operational flexibility, stronger renewable energy integration, sustainable grid modernization, and successful deployment of advanced FACTS technologies.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Electrical Engineers

• Power Systems Engineers

• Transmission Engineers

• Utility Engineers

• Substation Engineers

• Protection Engineers

• Grid Operations Engineers

• Power Electronics Engineers

• Renewable Energy Engineers

• Project Engineers

• Maintenance Engineers

• System Planning Engineers

• Engineering Consultants

• Researchers

• Technical Team Leaders

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, FACTS devices, power electronics, and modern transmission engineering principles.

• Analyze the operating principles, characteristics, and applications of SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, SSSC, UPFC, IPFC, and other FACTS technologies.

• Design transmission system solutions using appropriate FACTS devices to improve voltage stability, power flow control, and transmission efficiency.

• Evaluate reactive power compensation strategies that enhance voltage regulation, reduce transmission losses, and improve electrical network reliability.

• Perform power flow studies, transient stability analysis, dynamic simulations, harmonic assessments, and engineering evaluations for FACTS-enabled systems.

• Apply advanced control strategies, digital monitoring technologies, and protection coordination techniques to ensure secure FACTS operation.

• Integrate FACTS technologies with renewable energy systems, smart grids, battery energy storage, and modern utility transmission infrastructure.

• Implement predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset lifecycle management, and engineering analytics to maximize FACTS device performance and reliability.

• Apply international standards, engineering best practices, regulatory requirements, and electrical safety principles throughout FACTS planning and implementation.

• Explore emerging technologies including digital twins, artificial intelligence, machine learning, IIoT, adaptive grid control, and autonomous transmission systems.

• Utilize engineering software, digital dashboards, visualization platforms, and operational analytics to optimize transmission performance and engineering decision-making.

• Strengthen engineering competencies through practical FACTS simulations, industrial case studies, transmission planning exercises, technical reporting, and project-based learning.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Flexible AC Transmission Systems

• Principles of FACTS technologies supporting advanced transmission network performance.

• Evolution of Flexible AC Transmission Systems in modern power engineering.

• Benefits of FACTS devices for transmission capacity and operational flexibility.

• International standards governing FACTS engineering and utility applications.

Module 2: Power Electronics for FACTS

• Power electronic converter technologies supporting modern FACTS devices.

• Semiconductor switching principles improving transmission control performance.

• Converter configurations enhancing system operational efficiency.

• Digital controller architectures supporting intelligent FACTS operations.

Module 3: Shunt Compensation Technologies

• Static Var Compensator applications improving voltage regulation performance.

• STATCOM technologies supporting dynamic reactive power compensation.

• Voltage stability enhancement using advanced shunt compensation systems.

• Comparative evaluation of shunt compensation engineering solutions.

Module 4: Series Compensation Technologies

• Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor applications improving transmission capability.

• Static Synchronous Series Compensator supporting power flow optimization.

• Series compensation techniques enhancing transmission efficiency.

• Operational analysis supporting reliable series compensation performance.

Module 5: Unified and Advanced FACTS Controllers

• Unified Power Flow Controller technologies optimizing transmission operations.

• Interline Power Flow Controller supporting interconnected transmission systems.

• Phase shifting technologies improving network operational flexibility.

• Multi-functional FACTS devices supporting advanced grid management.

Module 6: Reactive Power and Voltage Control

• Reactive power management improving transmission system stability.

• Voltage regulation strategies supporting reliable electrical network operation.

• Power factor improvement enhancing transmission efficiency objectives.

• Dynamic compensation supporting resilient grid performance.

Module 7: Power Flow and Stability Analysis

• Power flow analysis supporting FACTS device integration planning.

• Transient stability assessment improving interconnected system reliability.

• Small-signal stability enhancement using advanced FACTS technologies.

• Dynamic system modeling supporting engineering performance evaluation.

Module 8: Harmonics and Power Quality

• Harmonic analysis supporting improved transmission power quality.

• Filter design reducing harmonic distortion within electrical networks.

• Power quality assessment improving operational system performance.

• Mitigation strategies supporting reliable utility operations.

Module 9: Protection and Control Systems

• Protection coordination supporting secure FACTS device operation.

• Fault detection methodologies improving transmission system resilience.

• Digital control integration enhancing operational flexibility.

• SCADA connectivity supporting centralized transmission monitoring.

Module 10: Renewable Energy Integration

• FACTS applications supporting renewable energy grid integration.

• Wind and solar generation stability using advanced compensation systems.

• Battery energy storage integration improving transmission flexibility.

• Smart grid technologies supporting sustainable power systems.

Module 11: Monitoring and Asset Management

• Condition monitoring improving FACTS equipment operational reliability.

• Predictive maintenance methodologies reducing equipment downtime.

• Asset lifecycle management supporting long-term operational excellence.

• Engineering analytics enhancing transmission performance optimization.

Module 12: Digital Technologies and Industry 4.0

• Digital twin technologies supporting FACTS engineering optimization.

• Industrial Internet of Things enabling intelligent equipment monitoring.

• Artificial intelligence improving transmission operational decisions.

• Machine learning supporting predictive engineering analytics.

Module 13: Emerging Technologies

• Wide-area monitoring systems improving transmission situational awareness.

• Synchrophasor technologies supporting real-time network analysis.

• Drone-assisted inspections enhancing transmission infrastructure assessment.

• Robotics supporting intelligent maintenance and inspection activities.

Module 14: Engineering Project Management

• FACTS project planning supporting successful transmission modernization.

• Cost optimization improving infrastructure investment decisions.

• Engineering documentation supporting project quality assurance.

• Risk management strategies supporting effective project execution.

Module 15: Future Trends in FACTS Engineering

• Adaptive transmission technologies transforming modern power systems.

• Intelligent grid automation supporting resilient network operations.

• Sustainable transmission strategies supporting global energy transition.

• Future innovations strengthening Flexible AC Transmission Systems.

Module 16: Industrial Applications and Capstone Project

• Comprehensive FACTS engineering case studies and transmission analysis.

• Integrated FACTS implementation project using realistic utility scenarios.

• Performance evaluation, technical reporting, optimization, and engineering recommendations.

• Final project demonstrating competency in FACTS devices and Flexible AC Transmission Systems.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.