🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day advanced course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to effectively apply Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
The course covers PLC architecture, programming languages, interfacing with power equipment, communication protocols, and troubleshooting specific to power applications. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability in power plants and substations.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Electrical engineers and technicians
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Control system engineers
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Maintenance and commissioning teams
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Automation specialists in power plants
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Protection and relay engineers
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to PLCs in Power Systems
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview & Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | PLC Fundamentals – Architecture, types, and components |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | PLC Operating Principles – Scan cycle, memory, and data handling |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Power System Control Requirements – Typical applications of PLCs in power |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Basic PLC programming and ladder logic introduction |
🗓️ Day 2: PLC Programming Languages and Tools
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Programming Languages Overview – Ladder logic, function block, structured text |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Developing PLC Programs for Power Applications – Timer, counters, analog I/O |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Programming Software and Simulation Tools |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Writing and simulating a PLC program for power control |
🗓️ Day 3: Interfacing PLCs with Power Equipment
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Input/Output Modules – Digital and analog I/O, signal conditioning |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Communication Protocols in Power Systems – Modbus, Profibus, IEC 61850 |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Integration with Protection Relays and SCADA Systems |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Connecting PLCs to I/O and communication networks |
🗓️ Day 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance of PLC Systems
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Common Faults in PLC Systems – Diagnosis and repair |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Preventive Maintenance Practices – Firmware updates, backups, and documentation |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Diagnostic Tools and Techniques – Online monitoring, debugging tools |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Troubleshooting PLC faults in simulated power applications |
🗓️ Day 5: Advanced Topics and Best Practices
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Safety and Standards for PLCs in Power Applications |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Optimizing PLC Systems for Reliability and Performance |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Case Study: PLC implementation in a power generation/substation environment |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Discussion, Feedback & Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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PLC programming manuals and example codes
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Communication protocols and interface guides
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Troubleshooting checklists and maintenance templates
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Safety standards and compliance documentation
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Case study and workshop handouts
