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Course in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems

Online 300 h course in observability and telemetry in electrical systems. 6 modules covering IEEE C37.118.1, IEC 61850 and OpenPDC. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the concept of observability as applied to electrical systems.

02

Select phasor, oscillographic and power quality measurement instrumentation.

03

Configure substation and control centre telemetry protocols.

04

Design platforms for data ingestion, storage and visualisation.

05

Apply telemetry to event analysis and stability monitoring.

06

Protect telemetry communications in line with security standards.

07

Develop an observability plan for an electrical system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Electrical control systems engineer looking to specialise in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems.
  • Telemetry and SCADA specialist looking to specialise in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems.
  • Protection engineer looking to specialise in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems.
  • System operation analyst looking to specialise in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems.
  • Substation communications architect looking to specialise in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems.
  • Power quality engineer looking to specialise in Observability and Telemetry in Electrical Systems.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter electricity transmission.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEEE C37.118.1
  • IEC 61850
  • IEC 60870-5-104
  • IEEE 1815 (DNP3)
  • IEC 62351
  • IEC 61000-4-30
  • IEEE 1588
  • IEC 62443
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Observability versus classical monitoring
  2. 1.2Mathematical observability of the network and state estimation
  3. 1.3Signals: metrics, events, traces and logs
  4. 1.4Process, bay and station levels
  5. 1.5Time resolution requirements
  6. 1.6Time synchronisation with GPS and PTP
  7. 1.7Quality and validity of measurements
  8. 1.8Visibility in low-voltage networks
  9. 1.9Visibility gaps with distributed generation
  10. 1.10Workshop: observability analysis of a test network
  1. 2.1Conventional and non-conventional instrument transformers
  2. 2.2PMU phasor measurement units
  3. 2.3Disturbance recorders and oscillography
  4. 2.4Power quality analysers
  5. 2.5Online sensors and dynamic monitoring
  6. 2.6Remote terminal units RTU
  7. 2.7Protection IEDs as data sources
  8. 2.8Merging units and process bus
  9. 2.9Smart meters as network sensors
  10. 2.10Laboratory: configuring a PMU and its concentrator
  1. 3.1IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP3
  2. 3.2IEC 61850 MMS, GOOSE and Sampled Values
  3. 3.3IEEE C37.118 for synchrophasors
  4. 3.4IEC 61850-90-5 for synchrophasor transmission
  5. 3.5MQTT and OPC UA in energy systems
  6. 3.6Substation communications networks
  7. 3.7Latency, bandwidth and redundancy
  8. 3.8Telemetry management in control centres
  9. 3.9Communications security according to IEC 62351
  10. 3.10Practice: IEC 61850 traffic analysis with Wireshark
  1. 4.1Phasor data concentrators PDC
  2. 4.2Time-series databases
  3. 4.3Ingestion and normalisation pipelines
  4. 4.4Alarms, thresholds and event correlation
  5. 4.5Real-time visualisation
  6. 4.6Oscillation and inter-area mode monitoring
  7. 4.7Health monitoring of the measurement infrastructure
  8. 4.8OpenTelemetry and observability of control software
  9. 4.9Data retention and archiving
  10. 4.10Case study: oscillation detection using PMU data
  1. 5.1Post-event analysis of disturbances
  2. 5.2Fault location
  3. 5.3Waveform quality monitoring
  4. 5.4Real-time stability monitoring
  5. 5.5Visibility of distributed resources
  6. 5.6System inertia monitoring
  7. 5.7Incident management for the telemetry system
  8. 5.8Regulatory reporting based on telemetry
  9. 5.9Experiences from transmission operators
  10. 5.10Case study: analysis of a generation loss event
  1. 6.1Description of the system to be observed
  2. 6.2Assessment of current visibility
  3. 6.3Instrumentation selection
  4. 6.4Communications architecture
  5. 6.5Data platform and visualisation
  6. 6.6Definition of alarms and KPIs
  7. 6.7Telemetry cybersecurity plan
  8. 6.8Implementation plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: the student progresses 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 OpenPDC, Grafana, InfluxDB, Wireshark, SEL AcSELerator, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for configuring a PMU and a data concentrator, analysis of an event using oscillographic records, and design of a substation's telemetry architecture. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Description of the system to be observed

Explain the concept of observability as applied to electrical systems.

Assessment of current visibility

Select phasor, oscillographic and power quality measurement instrumentation.

Instrumentation selection

Configure substation and control centre telemetry protocols.

Communications architecture

Design platforms for data ingestion, storage and visualisation.

Data platform and visualisation

Apply telemetry to event analysis and stability monitoring.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Electrical control systems engineerTelemetry and SCADA specialistProtection engineerSystem operation analystSubstation communications architectPower quality engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses OpenPDC, Grafana, InfluxDB, Wireshark and SEL AcSELerator. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing 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 recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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