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Substation Primary Design

Eng. Mohamed Moatasim — HV Substation Expert

Master substation layout, grounding, lightning protection, raceways, and auxiliary systems. 12 hands-on modules with real industrial projects — from concept to complete design package.

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12
Live Sessions
24h
Live Duration
IEEE
Standards Based
Live
Interactive Sessions
Course Overview

What You'll Master

A comprehensive 12-session professional program covering complete substation primary design — from fundamentals to real project execution.

This intensive program delivers step-by-step guidance through substation layout, auxiliary transformer sizing, raceways, grounding design, shielding & lightning protection, AC/DC systems, earthing, MV sizing, and an overall design project. Practical design sessions and exam feedback are included.

Starting October 2026, you'll build industry-ready skills directly applicable to real-world substation engineering. Each session includes practical examples, design sheets, and Q&A. Participants receive detailed notes and design templates.

Learning Path
1
Intro & Layout
2
Sizing & Grounding
3
Protection & Earthing
4
Project & Exam
Learning Outcomes

What You'll Be Able To Do

By the end of this course, participants will have mastered these core competencies.

Develop complete substation layouts and understand design philosophy for AIS/GIS configurations.
Perform auxiliary transformer sizing and raceway/loading calculations per NEC/IEC standards.
Design grounding grids and lightning protection/shielding systems per IEEE 80 & IEC 62305.
Size AC/DC systems, cables, and MV equipment including clamps and connectors.
Implement reinforcement and equipment earthing techniques for structures and fences.
Complete an integrated substation design project with group evaluation and professional feedback.
Course Curriculum

12 Immersive Sessions

Each session combines theory, engineering calculations, and practical design deliverables — fully updated to IEEE/IEC standards.

01. Introduction to Substation Primary Design
Substation functions, voltage hierarchy, major equipment overview (GIS/AIS), engineering disciplines, design stages, project lifecycle, and primary design deliverables mapping.
02. Substation Layout Design & Equipment Arrangement
Optimized equipment positioning, safety clearances, operational & maintenance access, land utilization strategies, and layout philosophies for AIS/GIS substations.
03. Auxiliary Transformer Sizing & Station Service
Determination of AC auxiliary loads, transformer kVA rating, redundancy philosophy, N+1 criteria, and step-by-step station service calculation with practical examples.
04. Substation Raceways Design – Part I (Fundamentals)
Cable trays, conduits, trenches, routing philosophy, separation requirements, segregation of control & power cables, industry best practices & installation standards.
05. Substation Raceways Design – Part II (Sizing & Calculations)
Raceway loading calculations, tray fill analysis, conduit fill per NEC/IEC, cable pulling tensions, detailed engineering design for large substations.
06. Grounding System Design & Calculations
Complete grounding grid design per IEEE 80 / IEC 50522, soil resistivity, conductor sizing, grid resistance, touch & step voltage, safety compliance verification.
07. Lightning Protection & Shielding Design
Rolling sphere method, shield wire placement, mast positioning, risk assessment (IEC 62305), shielding failures analysis & lightning protection studies.
08. Substation AC & DC Systems Design
AC distribution architecture, DC battery & charger sizing, single-line diagrams, breaker coordination, cable sizing for station service and control circuits.
09. Earthing Design for Structures & Equipment
Equipment grounding, structural bonding, buried grounding systems, corrosion protection, step/touch voltage mitigation for fences & steel structures.
10. MV System Design & Civil Interfaces
Medium voltage switchgear, cable routing through civil structures, manholes, duct banks, coordination with civil foundation drawings and construction details.
11. Integrated Substation Design Project
Full design project: layout, grounding, lightning, raceway and auxiliary systems — participants produce a complete primary design package.
12. Project Review, Assessment & Professional Feedback
Design evaluation, technical interview simulation, feedback from industry expert, certification eligibility and career guidance.
Course Schedule

Session Timeline

Time: 8:00 PM (GMT+2 – Cairo) / 9:00 PM (GMT+3 – KSA)
Live via Microsoft Teams · PDF notes provided after each session

Round 1 · Starting October 2026 · Instructor: Eng. Mohamed Moatasim
Module Session Topic Date
01 Introduction for substation design 03 Oct 2026
02 Substation layout Design 10 Oct 2026
03 Auxiliary transformer sizing calculation 17 Oct 2026
04 Substation Raceways – Part I 24 Oct 2026
05 Substation Raceways – Part II and loading calculation 31 Oct 2026
06 Grounding design calculation 07 Nov 2026
07 Shielding and lightning protection system 14 Nov 2026
08 AC & DC system (CB, AC SLD and cable sizing) 21 Nov 2026
09 Earthing system (Reinforcement and Equipment earthing) 28 Nov 2026
10 MV Sizing calculation, clamps and connectors design 05 Dec 2026
11 Overall project 12 Dec 2026
12 Comments on Exam for each group 19 Dec 2026

Sessions every Saturday

Your Instructor

Learn from an Industry Expert

hands-on experience in HV substation primary design.

Portrait of Eng. Mohamed Moatasim
Eng. Mohamed Moatasim
HV Substation Expert · Primary Design
(+20) 1229220086 Mohammed.Moatasim00@gmail.com Cairo – Maadi, Egypt linkedin.com/in/mohammed-moatasim
Education

Cairo University — Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering. Cumulative Grade: Excellent with Honor Degree — Top 10 of class.

Selected Experience

Bahrawy Consulting Group Primary design Engineer highly experianced in KSA Projects - EDUVATE Professional Program (Best Member) — Complete design of hospital (AutoCAD) & residential building (Revit) · ELSEWEDY Electric — Cable accessories training · ABB Trainee (82 online modules) · National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) · Egyptian Radio and Television Union · Egyptian Electricity Holding Co.

Skills & Tools
AutoCAD Revit Electrical Microstation Ecodial
ETAP Dialux MATLAB/Simulink MS Office
What You Earn

Industry-Recognized Credentials

Walk away with verified certification and a professional design toolkit.

GRID Academy Certificate
Verified completion of 12 modules + capstone project — Substation Design Professional certification.
Design Toolkit
Excel calculators for grounding, lightning protection, and raceway sizing — ready for immediate use.
Attendance Certificate
Verified participation certificate recognizing your commitment to professional development.
Practical Experience

Hands-on Tasks & Tools

Apply what you learn with real-world assignments and industry-standard software.

Hands-on Assignments
  • Substation layout sketch & SLD development
  • Auxiliary transformer sizing worksheet
  • Grounding grid calculation (Excel-based)
  • Lightning protection risk assessment report
  • Cable and raceway loading calculation
  • MV clamp and connector selection exercise
  • Complete overall project (group work)
Tools & Software
  • AutoCAD & Revit for layout and raceway design
  • Excel-based sizing templates (aux. transformer, grounding, cables)
  • PDF resources & design checklists
Evaluation Criteria
  • assignments / quizzes — 40%
  • Final overall project (group/individual) — 60%
  • Exam feedback session after 2 weeks from project submission
Policy

Content Usage & Non-Sharing Policy

  • All course materials, tools, recordings, templates, and files are proprietary and may not be copied, recorded, distributed, or reused without written permission.
  • By registering, participants agree not to share or reproduce content outside personal use or for commercial/teaching purposes.
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