Course Overview
The central concept of protecting electrical systems is to apply the most effective equipment to ensure full coverage of a power system and provide backup protection where necessary. This course is intended for professionals working in the electrical industry who wish to develop skills in applying components and systems to protect the electrical system. The course is based on hands-on learning, using software to demonstrate the fundamentals of electrical protection and the different components of a protection system. Topics include digital relays, overcurrent protection systems, redundant protection systems, and differential protection systems. Labs will be based on using PSCAD and ETAP software. Instruction on using the software will be provided during the lab periods. The course addresses concepts in the design of power system protection equipment.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 1472
Credits
1.5
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$875.73
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain how digital relays are being used to modernize the power system
- Apply protection concepts to design basic protection systems
- Apply protection concepts to design more developed protection systems with redundancy
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Power Systems Protection Design Applications (ELEX 1473) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Introduction to Power Systems Protection Design
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 1473 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69764
Dates
Apr 07 - May 12 Loading
- CRN 69764
- $875.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - May 12 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a synchronous online course. Students must make themselves available to attend online lectures at the dates and times noted. For approval and to ask any questions, please e-mail soepts@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
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