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—ABB PowerTECAdvancing engineers, shaping the future power landscape

Designed to be India’s leading technology and knowledge institute, ABB PowerTEC will impart training and learning in futuristic and current power engineering, power automation and digital technologies. Thus enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid, industrial installations and urban transportation.

With decades of unparalleled domain knowledge andexperience, ABB’s expert team of trainers offer hands-on training across the value chain of generation, transmission, distribution, transportation, services and safety, under a single roof. They delve deep into power technologies such as digital substations, microgrids, renewable integration, intelligent transformers, control switching solutions, assets and software.

This future-proof facility integrates best-in-class demonstrations and in-depth technical proficiency to upskill up engineers to make in India and neighboring countries, all while optimizing your operations.

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—State-of-the-art technology centerPartnering in India’s energy revolution

India is expected to be the third largest economy by 2030. This is possible only if we adapt to the rapidly evolving technologies and business models, through sound knowledge management and skill upgradation.

The government’s complementary initiatives of Power for All, Make in India and Skill India have established a framework for sustainable growth. Already being the third largest generator of electricity, it is critical for India to tap into a variety of transmission, distribution, storage and energy management solutions to fructify the Power For All initiative.

ABB PowerTEC is positioned at the confluence of these particular requirements to skill the next generation of workforce with future power and automation technologies.

Meet subject matter experts with over six decades of technology knowledge and experience

Experience live products and solutions for operational and diagnostic studies – digital substations, switchgear, etc

Engage with technology leaders and innovators from ABB Ability Innovation Center

Get an immersive learning experience with in our digitally driven smart classrooms and virtual reality

Learn on state-of-the-art remote testing, FAT and smart factory operations

Witness a live 1,200 kW grid connected microgrid, the first to power ABB’s own operations


—Our courses cover the entire power value chainExpertise across generation, transmission, distribution and transportation

There is a distinct shift in the power landscape in India - from thermal to renewable, from central to distributed generation, from focus on building generation capacity to expanding transmission and distribution. Operators now face the challenge of digitalizing ageing infrastructure to meet new regulations and address areas such as integration of distributed energy and implementing cyber security protection measures.

At ABB PowerTEC, we offer deep insights into products, systems, solutions and services that will help you shape a smarter, stronger and greener grid.

Renewable• Microgrid and renewable

integration with grid• Power and Dry Transformers• Wind Generators• Design & engineering• Power Quality

Industry• LV/HV motors• Asset Performance management• Condition monitoring and

Diagnostics studies• Reactive Power compensation

and Harmonics in power system

Railways• Microgrid and renewable

iPower, Traction transformers, traction motors and turbochargers, HV Switchgears

• Generator Circuit Breakers and Generator Transformers

• High Voltage switchgears & Transformers

• Substation Engineering• Power System Earthing• Safety

• Medium voltage switchgears,• Distribution Automation

Generation• Hybrid switchgears• Generator Transformers

• HVDC Technologies & Applications, FACTS

• Lightening Protection• Energy efficiency


High Voltage Switchgear (up to 1,200 kV)Circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnectors, Gas Insulated Switchgear and hybrid switchgear (PASS), surge arrestors, HV/LV capacitors and generator circuit breakers• Theory of product working, standards and

selection parameters• Operation, construction, components• SF6 gas properties, gas filling, handling• Controlled switching and interconnection

arrangements• Control schemes, manufacturing, testing• Installation, commissioning,

troubleshooting and site maintenance requirements

• Condition monitoring, diagnostic studies• Refurbishment, life extension• Modern trends in design / manufacturing• Spare parts, special tools required during

operation and maintenance

TransformersPower Transformers (upto 1,200 kV), HVDC and Generator Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Dry-Type Transformers and Reactors• Basic electrical concepts • Working principles, core, winding, losses• Construction, operation, accessories,

cooling methods, transformer connections• On-load tap changer• Inspection and test procedures• Operation & maintenance • Transformer oil, dissolved gas analysis,

interpreting oil test results• Monitoring and digitalization • Diagnostic testing and life extension • Manufacturing & assembling process• Core, winding. bushing and other

accessories assembling• Safety

Distribution Automation ProductsDistribution Protection for SPACOM series, RED500 series, 605 series and 630 series, 611 and 615 series; Station automation - COM600, Fast Bus Transfer device - SUE 3000, Load Shedding Controller - PML630• Overview of protection principles and

application• Relay functions and features• Relay configuration tool – introduction and

communication• Relay engineering, configuration, operation

- HMI navigation, parameterization and fault data upload and analysis, testing and trouble shooting

• Introduction to fast bus transfer device, load shedding controller PML630 and its engineering

• Simulation of different modes of transfers• Establishment of communication between

substation IEDs, PML630• Simulation of different scenarios of fast

and slow load shedding• Substation Automation Solutions –

Structure, architecture and introduction to COM600

• Control, protection and monitoring concepts and advantages of IEC61850

Medium Voltage SwitchgearIndoor and outdoor circuit breaker, SF6 & vacuum breakers, Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Ring Main Unit (RMU)• Design, operation and construction

principles• Hands on - inside the breaker, operating

mechanism, SF6 gas filling• Control schematics and applicable

standards• Manufacturing and testing• Maintenance and troubleshooting• New developments in MV Switchgear

Technology – GIS

Motors and GeneratorsLow voltage motors, High voltage induction motor, High voltage synchronous motor, Traction motor, Wind generators, Energy efficient motors, Motors for hazardous areas• Theory of electrical machines• Mechanical and electrical designs/

construction of electrical machines• Operational aspects• Thermal, electrical, ambient, mechanical

stresses affecting a machine• Installation and commissioning• Methods to eliminate most frequently

occurring faults• Preventive and prediction maintenance

TurbochargersIndustry specific turbochargers ranging from 500 kW to 80 MW• ABB turbocharging global and local service

network• Safe operation and maintenance of

turbochargers• Dynamic balancing• Troubleshooting and failure analysis• SIKO - safety design concept• Latest development in turbocharger

—Courses offered at ABB PowerTECProduct training modules


Digitalization of Power Grids• Introduction to digitalization• Digital substation• Asset management• Distribution automation• EMS system for LDC operations• Microgrid and renewables integration• Centralized Disturbance Record (DR)

Management• Communication • Cyber security

HVDC - technologies & applications • Basics, overview and applications• Converter technologies – LCC & VSC• System configurations and operating

modes.• Offering and benefits• MACH control and protection system• HVDC links in India

Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) • Power system changes and renewable

integration• Basics of power transfer and voltage

regulation• Grid Code requirements and compliance• FACTS solutions and benefits• Series compensation - FSC and TCSC

technologies• Shunt compensation - SVC, STACOM,

Hybrid – STATCOM technologies

Asset Performance Management• Introduction to Asset Performance

Management (APM)• APM of transformers, circuit breakers,

capacitor banks • Data input required for various assets• Configuration parameters for asset

management• Different assets and their key performance

characteristics • Interpretation of results

Integrating microgrids and renewable energy • Types of renewable generation and their

behavior pattern• Microgrid concepts• Types of controllers, their functions in

microgrids• Powerstore™ • Grid stabilization• Electric vehicle charging as a component of

microgrid • MGS100 Microgrid solution• Voltage Ride Through (LVRT & HVRT),

Flicker, Sudden V Change, Protection Coordination

• Regulations and grid codes related to renewable energy

NEPLAN®Modules:• Graphic User Interface (GUI) • Power flow and Short circuit modules• Renewable energy modeling

Power system studies & relay coordination• Power system study tools – NEPLAN® and

case studies• Modeling of power system networks and

different components of power systems• Load flow & optimal power flow

studies, static security assessment and improvement

• Balanced and unbalanced short circuit studies based on IEEE, IEC and G74

• Power system protection: protection of generators, motors, transformers, cables, and transmission lines.

• Voltage Stability, transient stability studies and small signal stability

• Reliability evaluation of practical composite power systems

• Harmonic analysis & filter design• Relay co-ordination and grading between

overcurrent and short circuit devices

Power system earthing• Basic concepts, electrical properties of soil

and measurement• Earth potential rise, step and touch

potential concepts• Fundamentals of overhead line earthing,

cable earthing, equipment earthing• Basics of lightning and surge protection

Condition monitoring of switchyard equipment• Concept of condition monitoring• Degradation of insulation• Significance of loss angle measurement &

insulation resistance measurement• Recovery voltage measurement• Sweep frequency response – fundamentals,

concept, analysis & measurement• Leakage current monitoring• Infrared imaging• Contact resistance measurement & DCRM• Oil testing• Demonstration of various diagnosis tests

—Courses offered at ABB PowerTECSystems-related courses


Person in charge of work (PICW)• The Electrical Safety Rules• Electrical incidents and common themes • PICW – Assignment of roles and

responsibilities• Planning and preparation – Risk

Assessment/JHA/Method Statement• 7 steps to safety• Voltage detectors – ratings, calibrations,

etc.• L.O.T.O, Group LOTO, Earthing/Grounding• Standardized permit to work (PTW) and

PTW process

—Build your own customized training

Courses vary from half a day to 10 days. Additionally, they can be tailored based on the specific requirements of various teams in your operations.

Please get in touch with [email protected], to start customizing your course work.

—How to enroll Contact us

You can reserve your seat or nominate your colleague by getting in touch with our seasoned and accomplished subject matter experts who keep ABB PowerTEC running:

Nihar [email protected]

HR Gujjar [email protected]

Yogesh Shid [email protected]

—Courses offered at ABB PowerTECSafety

• Hazards of electricity (shock, arc flash, arc blast) arc flash - burns

• Insulated PPE and arc-flash workwear/PPE• New arc flash clothing and PPE Matrix –

Application of the matrix• HV and MV switching and switching

scenarios and plans/isolation and control/clearances/industrial and utility environments

• Single line diagrams, drawings, schematics, and safety signs/barricades


ABB is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utility, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. In India, ABB is invested for the long run and continuously engages in nation-building projects and discussions.

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—02 ABB inverters and control and automation systems ensure reliable flow of power from the largest solar plant in a single location – in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu

—01 Engineered and made in Vadodare, this 800 kV high voltage transformer is deployed in the North-East Agra UHVDC link

—03 ABB installed the world’s first multi-terminal ultra high voltage direct current link brings hydropower from North East India to over 80 million people across the Gangetic plain

—05 Energy management systems at the world’s largest refining complex ensures uninterrupted quality power. This is also the largest installed base of ABB drives and LT motors in the world

—04 All operational metros in the country use ABB technologies - for efficient and reliable power supply and management

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