Postgraduate Diploma in Port Substation Design and Protection
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Port Substation Design and Protection. 8 modules covering IEC 61936-1 (electrical installations above 1 kV AC), Royal Decree 337/2014 (Regulation on High-Voltage Electrical Installations, ITC-RAT) and ETAP. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the electrical demand of a port, including shore power supply to berthed ships.
Design the configuration of a port substation.
Calculate short-circuit currents, load flows and voltage drops.
Coordinate the electrical protection system.
Design the earthing grid in accordance with IEEE 80.
Specify control and automation systems based on IEC 61850.
Plan the testing, commissioning and maintenance of the substation.
Who it's for
- Substation engineer looking to specialise in Port Substation Design and Protection.
- Electrical protection engineer looking to specialise in Port Substation Design and Protection.
- Port electrical systems engineer looking to specialise in Port Substation Design and Protection.
- Substation automation engineer looking to specialise in Port Substation Design and Protection.
- Electrical maintenance manager looking to specialise in Port Substation Design and Protection.
- Onshore power supply (OPS) connection engineer looking to specialise in Port Substation Design and Protection.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join port authorities.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61936-1 (electrical installations above 1 kV AC)
- Royal Decree 337/2014 (Regulation on High-Voltage Electrical Installations, ITC-RAT)
- IEEE 80 (earthing safety in substations)
- IEC 60909 (calculation of short-circuit currents)
- IEC 61850 (substation communication)
- IEC/IEEE 80005-1 (electrical connection of ships in port)
- IEC 60255 (measuring and protective relays)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Electrical demand of a modern port1.2Loads: cranes, refrigerated containers, OPS and lighting1.3Electrification of yard equipment1.4Port medium-voltage networks1.5Connection to the distribution network1.6High-voltage regulations (RD 337/2014)1.7Low-voltage electrotechnical regulations1.8Energy planning and growth1.9Renewable generation in ports1.10Case study: demand estimation for a terminal
2.1Typologies: outdoor, indoor and GIS2.2Busbar arrangements2.3Selection of power transformers2.4Medium-voltage switchgear cubicles2.5AC and DC auxiliary services2.6Physical layout and clearances2.7Marine environment and corrosion2.8Flood protection2.9Ventilation and air conditioning2.10Workshop: single-line diagram of a port substation
3.1Load flow3.2Short-circuit calculation (IEC 60909)3.3Voltage drops in long cables3.4Sizing of medium-voltage cables3.5Harmonics from converters and cranes (IEEE 519)3.6Reactive power compensation and filters3.7Motor starting and voltage dips3.8Simulation with ETAP or DIgSILENT3.9Arc flash study (IEEE 1584)3.10Practice: short-circuit study with software
4.1Protection philosophy4.2Overcurrent and directional relays4.3Transformer differential protection4.4Protection of lines and cables4.5Protection of cranes and OPS4.6Coordination and selectivity4.7Relay settings4.8Earth fault protection4.9IEC 61850 and protection communications4.10Laboratory: protection selectivity study
5.1Earthing networks and step and touch voltages5.2IEEE 80 and grid calculation5.3Soil resistivity in port reclaimed land5.4Lightning protection (IEC 62305)5.5Equipotential bonding on quays5.6Safety in switching operations and the 5 golden rules5.7Interlocks5.8Signage and PPE5.9Electrical emergency plans5.10Practice: earthing grid design
6.1Substation control system (SCS)6.2Bay control units6.3Telecontrol and SCADA6.4Redundant communication networks6.5Transformer monitoring6.6Port energy management6.7Integration with microgrids6.8Cybersecurity (IEC 62443)6.9Battery energy storage6.10Case study: IEC 61850 control architecture
7.1Civil works and foundations7.2Electromechanical assembly7.3Factory acceptance tests (FAT)7.4Site testing and commissioning7.5Regulatory approval with the authorities7.6Predictive substation maintenance7.7Thermography and oil analysis7.8Spare parts management7.9Maintenance contracts7.10Workshop: commissioning test protocol
8.1Design basis8.2Demand estimation8.3Single-line diagram8.4Electrical calculations8.5Protection study8.6Earthing8.7Control system8.8Budget and works plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software includes ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYMGRD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real commissioning procedures for protection systems, earthing resistance measurement and secondary injection testing of relays. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the electrical demand of a port, including shore power supply to berthed ships.
Design the configuration of a port substation.
Calculate short-circuit currents, load flows and voltage drops.
Coordinate the electrical protection system.
Design the earthing grid in accordance with IEEE 80.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, CYMGRD, AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN. 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 integrative 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 advanced programme. Please consult the recognition policy when you enrol.
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