Course Description

The method of symmetrical components is used to simplify asymmetrical three phase voltages and current analysis by converting the unbalanced system into two sets of balanced phasors and a set of single-phase phasors, or symmetrical components. These sets of phasors are called the positive, negative, and zero sequence components.

An understanding of this method is essential for the understanding of fault analysis and modern day protection schemes. This course will provide you with the knowledge to comprehend the concept and how it is applied.

Founder & Lead Instructor

Graham Van Brunt

An entire career in the power sector of engineering, Graham graduated from Queen's university coupled with subsequent studies with Wilfrid Laurier University to travel the globe and apply his skills and garner his protection and control experience internationally. Siemens - Business Development Manager T&DAECON Industrial - Business Development Manager – NuclearWardrop Engineering - Divisional Manager Business Development – Power SectorCFLCO. (Churchill Falls Labrador Corp.) – Director Operations & Maintenance of the Power facility comprised of 11 hydraulic generators; output 5,400 MW over multiple EHV linesDST Consulting Engineers (Marketing) - Corporate Marketing ManagerOntario Hydro (Marketing) - Energy Service Manager, Customer Energy Manager, Sr. Marketing SupervisorOntario Hydro (Engineering) - Sr. Protection & Instrumentation Instructor Pakistan, Sr. Protection & Control EngineerConfederation College (Thunder Bay) - Instructor - Electrical

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Intro

  • 2

    Chapter 1

    • Symmetrical Components Overview
  • 3

    Chapter 2

    • The Components
  • 4

    Chapter 3

    • The "a" Operator
  • 5

    Chapter 4

    • Working with the "a" Operator
  • 6

    Chapter 5

    • Synthesis Equations
  • 7

    Chapter 6

    • Problems & Solutions