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Electrical Power Engineering is fundamental to maintaining and protecting global electricity supply and preventing catastrophic power failures. With the current investment in renewable energy technologies, experienced Electrical Power Engineers are in increasing demand. The HFT Education Electrical Power Engineering range is designed to teach the fundamental and advanced principles of Power Engineering, including generators, transmission lines, transformers, distribution systems and protection devices. The range includes equipment for studying the fundamental principles of Electrical Power Engineering and for advanced study of systems used in specific sectors including Oil Drilling Systems and Marine propulsion systems. Key features and benefits of the range include: Fully modular design allows for purchase and separate study of the individual parts of a power system and step-by-step development of a complete power system. Open system design allows for advanced exercises to be developed by students and lecturers for further investigation of specific power systems technologies. Real industrial components and protection relays prepares students for work using real industrial equipment. Open connections with safety sockets allows the connection of external measuring instruments for investigation of every part of the power system. Open connections with safety sockets allow external devices to be connected to expand experimental capability. Applied equipment for studying typical power systems used in oil and gas and marine propulsion systems, prepares students for careers in industry. TELEPHONE +44 (0) 845 5199 280 / 290 email sales@hft-education.com FAX +44 (0) 845 5199 260 www.hft-education.com
OVERVIEW subjects Brushless Alternators Delta Connections Differential Protection Digital Protection Relays Distance Protection Distribution Fuses and Circuit Breaker Generation Generator Protection Overcurrent and Earth Faults Paralleling Petersen Coil PLCs Power Electronics Power Factor Correction Power Systems in Oil Drilling Rids Protection Relays Reactive Power Compensation Short-Circuit Tests Star Connections Step-Up and Step-Down Transformers Synchronisation T s Transformation Transmission Lines Under and Over-Current Protection Under and Over-Voltage Protection Utilisation and Loads Zig-Zag Connections OVERVIEW career paths Design Engineer Equipment Manufacturers Field Service Engineers Installation Engineer Infrastructure Engineer Plant Manager Power Engineering Consultants Power Systems Generation and Turbine Engineer Power Systems Protection Engineers Research Engineer Systems Technician industry applications Coal Power Stations Civil Marine Propulsion Systems Commercial Utility Providers Domestic Utility Providers Gas Power Stations Industrial Power Plants Military Marine Propulsion Systems National Power Transmission Grids Off-shore Oil Drilling Rigs Oil Power Stations On-shore Oil Drilling Rigs Railway Locomotive Propulsion Systems Remote Power Generation Facilities Renewable Energy Plants Ship Propulsion Systems 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 3
index INDEX MODULAR POWER SYSTEM > Generation EPS10 Generator Control and Protection...6 EPS10A Synchronous Generator... EPS11 Synchronisation... EPS12 Advanced Generation... > Transformers EPS20 Three Phase Transformer...7 index > Transmission EPS30 Transmission Line...7 EPS31 Advanced Double Busbar Transmission Line... > Distribution and Protection EPS32 Distribution Substation...8 EPS33 Substation Protection... EPS34 Substation Protection II... > power factor correction EPS40 Automatic Power Factor Correction...8 > power electronics EPS80 Power Electronics Trainer...9 > Utilisation and Loads EPS60 Variable Resistive Load...9 EPS61 Variable Inductive Load... EPS62 Variable Capacitive Load... EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load... 10 EPS64 3-Phase Asynchronous Motor... EPS64A Electromagnetic Powder Brake... EPS65 Advanced Utilisation... > ACCeSSORIES EPS900 Electrical Measurement Systems... 11 EPS901 Opto Isolator for Oscilloscopes... EPS903 Variable 3-Phase Power Supply... EPS905 Power Supply for Power Electronics Trainer... recommended configurations... 12 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 4
index INDEX Applied EPS101 Power Systems in Oil Drilling Rigs and Propulsion Systems... 13 Protection Relays and Earthing EPS50 Static Protection Relay Test Set... 14 EPS52 Digital Protection Relay Test Set... EPS53 Circuit Breaker and Protection Trainer... EPS54 Distribution System Earthing and Neutral Point Connection... index Simulators EPS70 Management of Demand in Power Grids Simulator... 15 EPS71 Generation and Synchronisation Simulator... EPS72 Power Systems in Oil Drilling Rigs Simulator... POWER SYSTEM Simulator eps1000 Power System Simulator... 16 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 5
Modular power system > Generation Modular power system > Generation EPS12 Advanced Generation EPS10 Generator Control and Protection A Synchronous Generator Control Panel for use with the EPS10a for studying the operation, characteristics, control and protection of synchronous generators. EPS10A Synchronous Generator A Synchronous Generator for use with the EPS10 Control Panel, for studying the operation, characteristics, control and protection of synchronous generators. EPS11 Synchronisation A Synchronisation for synchronising the EPS10 and EPS10a Synchronous Generator set with the mains, or with an additional EPS10 and EPS10a Synchronous Generator. + Required Accessories EPS10A Synchronous Generator + Required Accessories EPS10 Generator Control and Protection + Required Accessories EPS10 Generator Control and Protection EPS10A Synchronous Generator An advanced generation system for studying Electrical Power Generation, Synchronisation, Paralleling of generators, automatic control of power sources and protection, with two brushless generators. + Required Accessories EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load + Recommended Accessories EPS65 Advanced Utilisation 6 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15
EPS20 Three Phase Transformer Modular power system Transformers < A Three Phase Transformer for use as a step-up or step-down transformer with the HFT Education Modular Power Systems equipment. Connections can be made to both the primary and secondary sides of the transformer using safety sockets on the front panel. The EPS20 Three Phase Transformer can be used as a generic transformer, or as part of an inter-connected fully functioning Modular Power System Simulator. EPS31 Advanced Double Busbar Transmission Line An advanced double busbar transmission lines module for studying the characteristics, control, operation and protection of High Voltage lines and management of transmission line failure. EPS30 Transmission Line Modular power system TransmissioN < A Transmission Line for studying Transmission using two high-voltage transmission lines with variable parameters. The EPS30 Transmission Line can be used as a stand-alone training system, or as part of an inter-connected fully functioning Power Systems Simulator. Modular power system > Transformers / TransmissioN + Recommended Accessories EPS31A Petersen Coil 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 7
Modular power system > Distribution and Protection / power factor correction Modular power system > Distribution and Protection > power factor correction EPS32 Distribution Substation A Distribution Substation training module, representing the main parts of a medium voltage substation, for studying the characteristics and protection of medium voltage distribution systems. The module outputs a medium voltage line with adjustable capacitance, allowing for study of varied length lines, and the neutral conductor state can be modified from insulated to compensated, for studying the effect of compensation inductance. EPS33 Substation Protection A Distribution Cabinet training module, representing the main parts of a medium voltage distribution cabinet, for studying protection of distribution cabinets and substations with directional protection. A PLC controlled power contactor represents a substation protection system, with a rotary switch acts as a line breaker and earthing switch. A built-in digital protection relay allows for comprehensive study of protection systems and substation protection. EPS34 Substation Protection II A Distribution Cabinet training module, representing the main parts of a medium voltage distribution cabinet, for studying protection of distribution cabinets and substations. A PLC controlled power contactor represents a substation protection system, with a rotary switch acting as a line breaker and earthing switch. A built-in digital protection relay allows for comprehensive study of protection systems and substation protection. Current, time and logic selectivity can be studied when two or more of the EPS32, EPS33 and EPS34 are connected EPS40 Automatic Power Factor Correction A bench-top module for studying the control and operation of power factor correction devices for low-voltage (up to 400 V) applications. Students construct automatic power factor correction circuits with different capacitive steps and use two built-in power analysers to measure voltages, currents, active, reactive and apparent powers and power factors. 8 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15
EPS80 Power Electronics Trainer Modular power system > power electronics A modular bench-top trainer for studying power electronics, including power devices, power circuits, non-controlled rectifiers, controlled rectifiers and DC Motor control circuits. The equipment comprises a bench top modular frame and seven removable modules. Two microprocessor control modules and a load module with Resistive, Capacitive and Inductive loads are used to perform experiments with four experimental modules. > Utilisation and Loads EPS60 Variable Resistive Load A bench-top Variable Resistive Load bank for use with the HFT Education Power Systems teaching equipment. The EPS60 Variable Resistive Load can be used as a generic load bank, or as part of an inter-connected fully functioning Modular Power System Simulator. EPS61 Variable Inductive Load A bench-top Variable Inductive Load bank for use with the HFT Education Power Systems teaching equipment. The EPS61 Variable Inductive Load can be used as a generic load bank, or as part of an inter-connected fully functioning Modular Power System Simulator. EPS62 VaRIable Capacitive Load A bench-top Variable Capacitive Load bank for use with the HFT Education Power Systems teaching equipment. The EPS62 Variable Capacitive Load can be used as a generic load bank, or as part of an inter-connected fully functioning Modular Power System Simulator. Modular power system > Power Electronics / Utilisation and Loads 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 9
Modular power system > Utilisation and Loads EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load A combined single-phase and three-phase Resistive and Inductive load bank for use with the EPS Modular Power Systems equipment. The EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load can be used as a generic load bank, or as part of an inter-connected fully functioning Modular Power System Simulator. EPS64 3-Phase Asynchronous Motor + Recommended Accessories EPS64A Electromagnetic Powder Brake Modular power system > Utilisation and Loads A 3-Phase Asynchronous Motor for use as a load with the HFT Education Modular Power Systems training equipment. EPS64A Electromagnetic Powder Brake An Electromagnetic Powder Brake with control box and instrumentation, for measuring mechanical and electrical characteristics of motors, including the torque curve and mechanical power output. EPS65 Advanced Utilisation An advanced utilisation module with AC and DC motors, inertia and electromechanical loads and a stepdown transformer, for studying power utilisation systems typically found in oil drilling rigs or propulsion systems. + Recommended Accessories EPS64 3-Phase Asynchronous Motor + Required Accessories EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load + Recommended Accessories EPS12 Advanced Generation experienced staff and consultants The HFT Education Modular Power Systems is a flexible modular system that can be configured to match your curriculum requirements. Our experienced staff and consultants will recommend modules that will suit your specific needs. For more information please contact us on: sales@hft-education.com 10 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15
EPS900 Electrical Measurement Systems A variable 3-phase power supply for use with the HFT Education Electrical Power Systems equipment. The unit includes a 430 V variable three-phase line and 500 Vdc variable line. EPS901 Opto Isolator for Oscilloscopes A variable 3-phase power supply for use with the HFT Education Electrical Power Systems equipment. The unit includes a 430 V variable three-phase line and 500 Vdc variable line. EPS903 variable 3-phase power supply Modular power system > ACCeSSORIES A variable 3-phase power supply for use with the HFT Education Electrical Power Systems equipment. The unit includes a 430 V variable three-phase line and 500 Vdc variable line. EPS905 Power Supply for Power Electronics Trainer Modular power system > ACCESSORIES A variable 3-phase power supply for use with the HFT Education Electrical Power Systems equipment. The unit includes a 430 V variable three-phase line and 500 Vdc variable line. LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING HFT Education provides logistics and shipping services, to make sure that your new equipment arrives on-time and in good condition. We use high quality packing materials to protect your equipment during transit, and can pack and mark shipping cases on request, for easy identification and distribution of products to different departments or laboratories. 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 11
modular power system Modular Power System recommended configurations The HFT Education Modular Power System Simulator is an open system that can be configured in many different ways, depending on study objectives and curriculum requirements. The connection diagram below shows the Modular Power System and Advanced Modular Power System with recommended connections and accessories. Our experienced consultants can map the most suitable equipment for your requirements. Please contact us on sales@hft-education.com for more information. generation EPS10A Synchronous Generator EPS10 Generator Control and Protection EPS11 Synchronisation EPS10 Generator Control and Protection EPS10A Synchronous Generator advanced generation EPS12 Advanced Generator Set recommended configurations transmission EPS900 EPS900 EPS30 Transmission Line EPS20 Three Phase Transformer EPS20 Three Phase Transformer advanced transmission EPS31 Advanced Double Busbar Transmission Line EPS12 Advanced Generator Control Panel EPS12 Advanced Generator Set advanced utilisation EPS65 Advanced Utilisation AC Motors DC Motors distribution & protection power factor correction utilisation EPS60 Variable Resistive Load EPS65 Three Phase Transformer EPS34 Substation Protection II EPS32 Distribution Substation EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load or EPS61 Variable Inductive Load EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load EPS33 Substation Protection EPS40 Automatic Power Factor Correction or EPS62 Variable Capacitive Load or EPS63 Single and Three Phase Inductive and Resistive Load or EPS64 + EPS64A 3-Phase Asynchronous Motor + Electromagnetic Powder Brake Modular Power System Advanced Modular Power System 12 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15
Applied EPS101 Power Systems in Oil Drilling Rigs and Propulsion Systems A comprehensive system for in-depth study of typical power generation, protection and management systems used in oil drilling rigs, ships, railways and other remote applications. The equipment consists of a three-phase squirrel cage asynchronous motor coupled to a brushless three-phase generator, connected to a bench-mounted control panel. The control panel includes the electronic drives, AVRs, Automatic Reactive Power Regulators, Measurement centres and protection relays, synchronising lamps, synchroscope and paralleling switches required for the control and study of generators and synchronising power sources. Oil drilling rigs require considerable power for the large motors, mud pumps and winches. This is simulated by a power utilisation system, with five loading systems, including: DC Motor with Inertia Load DC Motor with Eddy Current Three-Phase Asynchronous Motor with Inertia Load Three-Phase Asynchronous Motor with Eddy Current Brake Three-phase transformer The utilisation control panel includes the components, connections and measuring instruments required for the control of the DC Motors and loads. Oil drilling rigs, ships and trains use three-phase step-down transformers, to convert generated power from 600 V to 230/400 V for standard voltage equipment. A three-phase transformer module allows students to replicate this system and simulate the presence of additional loads. experiments Generation: Motor-generator sets 3-Phase brushless generators Control and regulation of output voltage Control and regulation of reactive power Generator protection Synchronising multiple generators Active and reactive power, overload and low-load tests DC motors and DC motor Drives: Study of DC motors Large DC motors used in oil drilling rigs and propulsion systems Characteristics, operation and application of SCR Drives Performance of a DC motor under different load conditions and at variable speeds DC motors with inertia (flywheel) load DC motors with variable (eddy current brake) loads Use of multiple DC motors with single load: 2x DC motors coupled to a single mechanical load, controlled by a single SCR Drive 2x DC motors coupled to a single mechanical load, controlled by two SCR Drives AC motors and AC motor drives: Study of 3-phase asynchronous motors Large AC motors used in propulsion systems and oil drilling rigs Characteristics, operation and application of variable speed inverter drives with PWM Load ratings of 3-phase asynchronous motors with inverters Motor braking and energy efficiency No-load tests 3-Phase asynchronous motors with interia (flywheel) load 3-Phase asynchronous motors with variable (eddy current brake) load Applied The EPS101 is made up of the EPS12 Advanced Generation, EPS65 Advanced Utilisation, EPS63 Single and Three-Phase Inductive and Resistive Load bank. The system is supplied with two workstations including storage drawers, a three-phase inductive and resistive load bank and data acquisition software. Using multiple AC motors with a single load: Two 3-phase asynchronous motors coupled to a single mechanical load, controlled by one inverter Drive Two 3-phase asynchronous motors coupled to a single mechanical load, controlled by two inverter Drives Characteristics, operation and application of eddy current brakes 3-Phase transformers under load and no-load conditions 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 13
Protection Relays and Earthing Protection Relays and Earthing EPS52 Digital Protection Relay Test Set EPS50 Static Protection Relay Test Set A stand-alone modular static protection relay test set for studying the operation, characteristics and application of commonly used static protection relays. The test set includes relays for over-current and under-current, over and undervoltage, over and under-frequency, phase-sequence and short-circuit protection for three-phase, single-phase and DC applications. A Digital Protection Relay Test set with a transmission line module and isolation transformer, for studying distance protection using digital protection relays. The equipment is designed as a stand-alone unit for protection studies and to complement the HFT Education Modular Power Systems trainer. EPS53 Circuit Breaker and Protection Trainer A bench-mounted system for studying common circuit protection devices such as circuit breakers, switches, earthing and Uninterruptible Power Supplies. The equipment is designed as a stand-alone unit for protection studies and to complement the HFT Education Modular Power Systems trainer. EPS54 Distribution System Earthing and Neutral Point Connection A bench-top trainer for studying the earthing systems and neutral conductors used in distribution systems. The equipment is designed as a stand-alone unit for protection studies and to complement the HFT Education Modular Power Systems trainer. 14 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15
Simulators EPS70 Management of Demand in Power Grids Simulator A bench-top simulator for studying the management of a typical electrical power generation, transmission and utilisation system, with varied demand and multiple power plants. The simulated system includes a thermoelectric or thermonuclear power plant, a hydroelectric power plant, a high voltage transmission network and industrial, commercial and residential loads. EPS71 Generation and Synchronisation Simulator A bench-top simulator for studying generation, synchronisation, paralleling and power management using a typical electrical power generator and grid supply. The simulated system comprises a grid supply and a generator for synchronising and paralleling to the grid supply. EPS72 Power Systems in Oil Drilling Rigs Simulator A bench-top simulator for studying the main electrical power system components in a typical oil drilling rig. Simulators The simulated system comprises Generator sets with diesel generators and alternators, DC motors and SCR drives, motor control and auxiliary systems. REAL INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS HFT Education Engineering Teaching Equipment is designed to teach students about the principals, operation and application of real industrial technology, and produces scalable results that represent real life values. Our products are also manufactured using industrial standard components and materials, helping students to learn hands-on practical skills that can be directly applied in industry. 2014/15 visit www.hft-education.com for more information < 15
Power System Simulator Power System Simulator EPS1000 Power System Simulator An advanced Power Systems Simulator for studying a complete power generation, transformations, transmission, distribution, utilisation and protection system. The system consists of a single unit with experimental controls, instrumentation and connection mounted on the front panel with a schematic diagram showing the different parts of the system and connections. The front panel is divided into four sections; generation, transmission, distribution and Loads. Protection relays and protection devices are built-in to each section and can be connected and disconnected at any time using safety connection cables. The unit is supplied with two synchronous generator sets, mounted on vibration absorbent base units. The generators can be used individually, or synchronised and paralleled with each other and the grid supply. Connections are made using safety cables and connecting jumpers, for safe operation in the laboratory environment. The system is supplied with software which allows supervision of the complete Power System Simulator. Multi-function Digital measurement centres are connected to all of the main parts of the system. The HFT Education Power System Simulator is ideal for teaching design engineers, power plant technicians, maintenance engineers, power plant managers and engineers working on ships, oil platforms and transportation applications. The main areas of study include: Power Generation Power Transmission and Distribution Transformers Utilisation and loading Power Factor Protection Protection and Protection Relays Measurements and Diagnostics The system can be used as a fully connected power system, or for training on individual parts of the system such as generation, transmission lines, transformers and protection. The Power System Simulator is designed as an open system, allowing students to perform recommended experiments and to create their own experiments, expanding the scope of the laboratory to research development. External instruments and devices can also be connected to expand investigations into other areas of Power Systems technology. The system is manufactured using industrial standard components, to ensure reliability and safety, and to prepare students for work with real industrial power systems equipment. key features Fully integrated power system Generation, transformers, transmission, distribution, utilisation, protection and power factor correction Includes two Synchronous generator sets Comprehensive protection studies Open system for advanced learning and research Includes Supervision and control software Safety connections and in-built protection for laboratory safety 16 > visit www.hft-education.com for more information 2014/15
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