Components of Power Systems
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.4.2.I26
| Date | Jul 22-23, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | Upon request |
| Cost | 1,550 € |
Course prerequisites - Helpful knowledge, but no formal prerequisite: Basic knowledge in electrical engineering or similar, basics in high voltage engineering and power system engineering with basic knowledge in the following topics.
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Static electric and magnetic fields, basic equations and dimensions.
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Network analysis.
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Physical background of electrical discharges in air
Fundamentals
Covers working principles of power grid components and their interconnections at a high-level overview.
Technology
Explains technical details, specifications, and quality aspects of key power grid components.
Applications
Supports understanding of how grid components function together within real power networks.
What you´ll explore
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Setup and working principles of key transmission and distribution grid components.
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Focus on substation technology, power transformers, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, insulators, insulation coordination, and surge arresters.
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Detailed explanation of overhead transmission lines and cable connections, including associated components.
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Overview of different substation designs (AC air-insulated, SF₆-insulated, HVDC) with their advantages, disadvantages, and application ranges.
Your key takeaways
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Function, stresses and design aspects on the main components in power grids.
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Materials and material properties used in high voltage equipment.
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Amount of value of the different components.
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Substation technology and operation principles.
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Transmission line technologies.
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Main aspects of substation construction including measures for personnel safety.
Taught by recognized experts in Components of Power Systems
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Thomas Hammer
Thomas Hammer is an industry expert from Siemens in Erlangen and serves as a lecturer at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management, contributing practical expertise in power systems and grid technology, thereby bridging industrial experience with academic teaching in executive engineering education.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
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Engineers and technical professionals in the energy sector
Electrical engineers, energy engineers, physicists, materials scientists, and professionals in semiconductor or solar technologies who develop, design, size, or optimize photovoltaic systems. -
Planners and project managers for energy systems
Energy consultants, building services engineers (MEP planners), architects (with a focus on building integration), PV project managers, as well as professionals in energy supply companies and grid operator organizations. -
Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, and business
Staff working in ministries, public authorities, international organizations, NGOs, corporate strategy, or investment departments who assess energy scenarios, decarbonization pathways, market mechanisms, and cost developments. -
Researchers and early-career academics
PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of renewable energy, semiconductor physics, materials science, or energy system modeling.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.