Power System Reliability

The basic level Certification exam has been successfully organized by NPTI for system operators across the Load Despatch Centres. Presently there are about 500 certified system operators in India. It is now proposed to organize the learning and development activity for specialist level operators in the field of “Power System Reliability”. Ensuring reliable and secure power system is the primary responsibility of every system operator. rid incidents of July 2012 have underlined the importance of grid security. As the grid grows in size and complexity, grid security has to be enhanced because the consequences of failure of a large grid are severe. Therefore Capacity Building in Reliability is essential for all personnel in the Power Sector. This is recognized as the next step forward in the continued Capability Enhancement of System Operators and an area of specific specialization. Hence, a Specialist Learning and Development Programme and Certification Exam have been planned on “Power System Reliability”. This short-term Training Course is of one week (6 days) duration. Training Manuals and Study Material will be provided to the participants of this training course. This course equips the System Operators with necessary inputs to take-up the Specialist Level Certification Examination in “Power System Reliability”.