Postgraduate Diploma in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits. 8 modules covering IEC 61000-4-30 (power quality measurement methods), EN 50160 (characteristics of the supply voltage) and Fluke Energy Analyze Plus. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the applicable power quality standards.
Select Class A measuring instrumentation.
Plan measurement and audit campaigns.
Analyse data on harmonics, flicker and voltage dips.
Diagnose the origin of power quality problems.
Design permanent monitoring systems.
Write reports with justified technical recommendations.
Who it's for
- Power quality auditor looking to specialise in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits.
- Electrical measurement technician looking to specialise in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits.
- Electrical maintenance engineer looking to specialise in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits.
- Electrical efficiency consultant looking to specialise in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits.
- Grid monitoring engineer looking to specialise in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits.
- Electrical data analyst looking to specialise in Power Quality and Monitoring Audits.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter industry.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61000-4-30 (power quality measurement methods)
- EN 50160 (characteristics of the supply voltage)
- IEC 61000-4-7 (harmonic measurement)
- IEC 61000-4-15 (flickermeter)
- IEEE 1159 (quality monitoring)
- IEEE 519-2022 (harmonic limits)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Voltage quality parameters1.2EN 50160 standard on voltage characteristics1.3IEC 61000-4-30 standards on measurement methods1.4Instrument classes A and S1.510-minute measurement aggregation1.6Supply continuity indicators1.7Quality regulation in distribution1.8Responsibility between grid and user1.9Contracts with quality guarantees1.10Case study: interpreting an EN 50160 report
2.1Portable network analysers2.2Fixed analysers and permanent monitoring2.3Measurement transformers and their accuracy2.4Clamp meters and Rogowski coils2.5Bandwidth and sampling frequency2.6Transient capture and waveforms2.7Time synchronisation2.8Calibration and traceability2.9Safe connection in CAT III and IV environments2.10Practical: configuring a Class A analyser
3.1Audit objectives and scope3.2Gathering prior information3.3Selecting measurement points3.4Minimum duration of campaigns3.5Setting thresholds and triggers3.6Coordination with maintenance and production3.7Risks and work permits3.8Documentation and field records3.9Standard audit plan3.10Workshop: audit plan for an industrial plant
4.1Voltage and current trends4.2Harmonic spectrum and THD4.3K-factor and crest factor4.4Flicker analysis: Pst and Plt4.5Events and tolerance curves4.6Correlation with production processes4.7Manufacturers' analysis software4.8Python analysis of data exports4.9Identifying the disturbance source4.10Laboratory: analysing a one-week measurement campaign
5.1Overheating of neutrals and transformers5.2Unwanted protection tripping5.3Drive and electronics failures5.4Resonances with capacitor banks5.5Earthing and noise problems5.6Electromagnetic interference5.7Origin of dips: internal or external network5.8Problems in data centres5.9Problems in installations with renewables5.10Case study: diagnosing stoppages on a production line
6.1Architecture of monitoring systems6.2Selecting fixed monitoring points6.3EPMS and SCADA platforms6.4IEC 61850 and Modbus protocols6.5Automatic alarms and reports6.6Quality indicators for management6.7Integration with ISO 50001 energy management6.8Cyber security in measurement systems6.9Maintenance of the measurement system6.10Practical: designing a monitoring system for a hospital
7.1Structure of an audit report7.2Graphical presentation of results7.3Compliance with reference standards7.4Prioritising corrective measures7.5Estimating costs and savings7.6Communication with the distribution company7.7Supply quality complaints7.8Follow-up of implemented measures7.9Auditor ethics and confidentiality7.10Case study: audit report for a food industry plant
8.1Definition of the installation and objectives8.2Measurement plan8.3Measurement campaign or data analysis8.4Analysis of quality parameters8.5Diagnosis of causes8.6Proposal of corrective measures8.7Design of permanent monitoring8.8Final audit report8.9Dissertation and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fluke Energy Analyze Plus, PQView, Python (pandas), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real measurement campaign procedures with Class A analysers, diagnosis of industrial installations and writing of audit reports. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Interpret the applicable power quality standards.
Select Class A measuring instrumentation.
Plan measurement and audit campaigns.
Analyse data on harmonics, flicker and voltage dips.
Diagnose the origin of power quality problems.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. This is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Fluke Energy Analyze Plus, PQView, Python (pandas), advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when enrolling.
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