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Postgraduate Diploma in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration

Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 hours in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration. 8 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (emergency and restoration), Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (system operation) and PSS/E. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Classify power system stability phenomena.

02

Analyse angle, frequency and voltage stability through simulation.

03

Study the transients associated with network switching.

04

Define safe switching procedures.

05

Design defence plans against wide-area incidents.

06

Develop service restoration strategies following a blackout.

07

Draw lessons from real incidents in electrical systems.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Systems stability engineer wishing to specialise in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration.
  • Electrical system operator wishing to specialise in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration.
  • Restoration plan engineer wishing to specialise in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration.
  • Electromagnetic transients engineer wishing to specialise in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration.
  • Network incident analyst wishing to specialise in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration.
  • System safety engineer wishing to specialise in Stability, Manoeuvres and Service Restoration.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join system operators.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (emergency and restoration)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (system operation)
  • IEC 60071-1 (insulation coordination)
  • IEC 62271-100 (high-voltage circuit breakers)
  • IEEE 421.5 (excitation system models)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG network code)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Classification of stability
  2. 1.2Swing equation and load angle
  3. 1.3Equal area criterion
  4. 1.4Transient stability
  5. 1.5Small-signal stability
  6. 1.6Frequency stability
  7. 1.7Synchronous generator models
  8. 1.8Excitation systems and PSS stabilisers
  9. 1.9Speed governors
  10. 1.10Workshop: equal area criterion in a single machine–infinite bus system
  1. 2.1Time-domain simulation
  2. 2.2Critical clearing time
  3. 2.3Modal analysis and eigenvalues
  4. 2.4Local and inter-area oscillations
  5. 2.5Stabiliser tuning
  6. 2.6Participation factors
  7. 2.7Stability with low inertia
  8. 2.8Tools: PSS/E and PowerFactory
  9. 2.9Operator acceptance criteria
  10. 2.10Laboratory: modal analysis of a test network
  1. 3.1Switching overvoltages
  2. 3.2Line energisation
  3. 3.3Line reclosing and overvoltages
  4. 3.4Capacitor bank switching
  5. 3.5Transformer inrush currents
  6. 3.6Transient recovery voltage
  7. 3.7Circuit breakers and their breaking capacity
  8. 3.8Synchronised circuit breaker control
  9. 3.9Surge arresters and insulation coordination
  10. 3.10Practical: EMT simulation of line energisation
  1. 4.1Switching procedures in substations
  2. 4.2Interlocks and sequences
  3. 4.3Switching programmes
  4. 4.4Coordination between control centres
  5. 4.5Golden rules of electrical safety
  6. 4.6Isolations and live working
  7. 4.7Switching errors and prevention
  8. 4.8Switching simulation
  9. 4.9Human factors
  10. 4.10Case study: switching programme for a line isolation
  1. 5.1System operating states
  2. 5.2System protection schemes
  3. 5.3Under-frequency load shedding
  4. 5.4Under-voltage load shedding
  5. 5.5Controlled islanding
  6. 5.6Generation tripping
  7. 5.7Remedial action schemes
  8. 5.8Emergency and restoration network code
  9. 5.9Review of defence plans
  10. 5.10Laboratory: tuning an under-frequency load-shedding scheme
  1. 6.1Restoration strategies: top-down and bottom-up
  2. 6.2Black-start units
  3. 6.3Restoration paths
  4. 6.4Island energisation
  5. 6.5Frequency and voltage control during restoration
  6. 6.6Island synchronisation
  7. 6.7Progressive load pickup
  8. 6.8Coordination with distribution companies
  9. 6.9Testing of the restoration plan
  10. 6.10Practical: designing a restoration path
  1. 7.12003 Italy blackout
  2. 7.22006 European system separation
  3. 7.32016 South Australia blackout
  4. 7.42021 European system separation
  5. 7.5Iberian blackout of April 2025
  6. 7.6Incident analysis methodology
  7. 7.7ENTSO-E reports
  8. 7.8Recommendations and improvements
  9. 7.9Operator training on simulators
  10. 7.10Case study: analysis of the sequence of a major incident
  1. 8.1Selection of the study system
  2. 8.2Transient stability studies
  3. 8.3Small-signal studies
  4. 8.4Analysis of critical manoeuvres
  5. 8.5Design of the defence plan
  6. 8.6Design of the restoration plan
  7. 8.7Simulation and validation
  8. 8.8Operational recommendations
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, EMTP, ATPDraw, PSCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for transient stability simulation, switching transient studies and service restoration exercises. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience 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, with 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.

Selection of the study system

Classify the phenomena of power system stability.

Transient stability studies

Analyse angle, frequency and voltage stability through simulation.

Small-signal studies

Study the transients associated with network switching.

Analysis of critical manoeuvres

Define safe switching procedures.

Design of the defence plan

Design defence plans against wide-area incidents.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Systems stability engineerElectrical system operatorRestoration plan engineerElectromagnetic transients engineerNetwork incident analystSystem safety engineer
Admissions & scholarships

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.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 800 hours in total, 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 PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, EMTP, ATPDraw and PSCAD. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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