The specialization program is composed of 11 modules.

MODULE 1: Fundamentals of power systems
MODULE 2: Introduction to HVDC systems
MODULE 3: HVDC technologies and applications
MODULE 4: HVDC converter stations design
MODULE 5: HVDC cables and transmission lines
MODULE 6: HVDC systems modelling
MODULE 7: Grid code for HVDC
MODULE 8: Control and protection of HVDC systems
MODULE 9: Integration studies for HVDC
MODULE 10: Operation strategies for HVDC systems
MODULE 11: Advanced topics in HVDC

The specialization program has 6 principal objectives.

• Interpret grid codes, international HVDC regulations
• Learn about HVDC cables and transmission lines
• Design HVDC stations, select and define technical specifications of components
• Perform HVDC system modeling in PSCAD software
• Study the control and protection systems in HVDC
• Analyze specialized applications and integration studies for HVDC

Upon successful completion of this program, Inel grants a certificate of completion for 44 chronological hours; and IEE Credentialing Programs certificate 4.4 CEU or 44 PDH.

To obtain a certificate of completion for IEEE Credentialing Program and Inel – Escuela Técnica de Ingeniería, students must achieve a 70% attendance rate at the live online classes, submit a final project with guidance of the instructor and to approve evaluations.

You are expected to spend approximately 4 hours / 2 sessions per week learning this program. This program is conformed by 22 sessions and lasts approximately 4 months.

This program is run online and has a focus on practical methodological leanrning, with practical and real cases, and apllications of specialist softwares such as PSCAD software