Technical Programs
Competency Training on Power Quality and Harmonics
OVERVIEW
This training is focused on power quality issues that affects the electrical system’s operations, more importantly when harmonic frequencies and its harmonic current and voltage affect the Distribution System that contributes to losses. The Grid Code requires, commercial, highrise residential buildings, industrial plants, and Utilities to comply within the Standards. The increasing demand and applications of non-linear load in industries nowadays greatly affects the quality of the power system. This program will enhance the knowledge and practices of facility managers, maintenance and technical people at site and more importantly to save energy.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Power Quality Problems & Solutions
- Harmonic Distortion & Control
- Hands-on Training with Power Quality Analyzers
- Transformer K Factor Rating
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Electrical Engineers
- Substation Engineers
- Engineering Staff & Faculty
- Test Engineers & Cadet Engineers
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the program, the participants will be able to:
- Familiarize with the different power quality issues and perspectives.
- Identify different power quality problems.
- Specify solutions for a particular power quality problem.
- Understand the cause and effect of harmonics to electrical system.
- Identify the ways to mitigate the effects of harmonics.
- Design a harmonic filter.
- Specify the transformer K factor rating.
- Understand the usage of power quality analyzer.
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
AM Session
- Understand and learn the effects of harmonics in the system when it gets high.
- Electric Power Quality
- Harmonics Primer Waveform Fundamentals
- Introduction to Harmonics and Reactive Power Compensation
PM Session
- Measure power quality of an electrical system using a PQ meter and record for analysis. Watch live demonstration on how to conduct such measurements in different parts of the electrical system.
- Power Quality in Electrical Systems
- Power Quality Measurement and Evaluation
RESOURCE PERSON 1

Engr. Eduardo Pabuna Jr., PEE
Assistant Vice President - Engineering Solutions
Westco Electrical & Equipment Corp.
He has 25 years of accumulated experience in Condition Base and Preventive Maintenance Testing, Power Systems Protection, Electrical System Design and Analysis, Electrical Safety and Technical Sales.
RESOURCE PERSON 2

Engr. Alex Castro, PEE
Assistant Vice President – Engineering Services
Westco Electrical & Equipment Corp.
Engr. Castro graduated Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Technological Institute of the Philippines. He attended trainings on Variable Frequency Drive Control Methods & Applications, Condition Assessment of Electrical Equipment, Power Circuit Breaker Testing & Maintenance.
Some of his achievements in the field are Online bushing monitoring of two (2) units Power Transformer in XIAN ELECTRIC & NGCP (SUBA & AMLAN) substations), Comprehensive Transformer Testing with Dissolved Gas Analysis and comprehensive oil test of 3.75 MVA, 3 phase Power Transformer in Wyeth, Philippines.
Engr. Castro's exposure to testing of substation apparatus, made him an expert in the field; such as power transformers, potential transformers, current transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches and surge arresters equip him with the technical knowledge and experience to share in his seminars.
REQUIREMENTS
- No strict requirements required.
- Open to Electrical Engineers, Registered Master Electricians, Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Personnel, Energy Auditors, Facility Engineers, Engineering Students, and individuals involved in electrical systems, power distribution, and energy management.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution is an advantage but not mandatory.
TRAINING INCLUSIONS
- Certificate of Attendance
- E-Handouts
- Meals (for in-person training)
- Earn CPD Points for ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COUNCIL
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