:: Workshops

The 20th International Conference on Protection and Automation in Power Systems includes several specialized training workshops and panel discussions related to the conference themes. These sessions are designed to facilitate the exchange of experiences, enhance the scientific and technical knowledge of participants, and foster greater interaction between industry and academia. Experts, researchers, and professionals from universities, industries, government agencies, and private organizations can contribute to updating the knowledge and skills of conference participants by presenting new topics and innovations in the form of educational workshops.

List of Offered Workshops :

Workshop 1

 Title: Challenges of Iran's Power Grid in Auto reclose function and comparison with advanced grids in other countries, and achievements of Fars Mehvar Azma Company in this regard

 Organizer: Mohammad Khoshnit, M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran; Mahvar Azmay-e Fars Company Duration: 45 minutes
 

Workshop 2

 Title: Connecting distributed generation resources to the main power grid, examining dynamic and protection challenges based on the latest grid protection guidelines of Tavanir Company

Organizer: Sajad Sharifinia, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Shiraz University; Mahvar Azmay-e Fars Company 

Duration: 45 minutes

Workshop 3

 Title: Understanding and Exploring Protocol IEC-61850 (Enhanced Encrypted Version) and Its Application Using Open Source Tools Subtitle: IEC-61850 Improved Security with TLS and How to Use It with Open Source Tools 

Organizer: Mahmoud Banshi, M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology; Mahvar Azmay-e Fars Company 

Duration: 90 minutes

Workshop 4
Title : Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of Power Switches
Presenter: Pars Switch Company
Instructors: Eng. Reza Hashemloo, Eng. Mohammad Hossein Babaei
Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 5:
Title: Requirements of the Distribution Protection Directive, taking into account the challenges of protecting the distribution network

Course Topics:

Mandatory and optional functions of distribution network relays  , Requirements for selecting measurement equipment , Analysis of common transient events in distribution networks , Review of protection coordination in distribution networks , Common issues in the operation of protective relays , Overview of typical power supply systems for distribution substations

Organizer: ESFA Group

Instructors:

 Eng. Ahmadreza Darabi:  M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran , Member of the Tavanir working group for drafting protective relay guidelines , Member of the Power Network Incident Analysis Group, University of Tehran

Eng. Hamid Aslani :  M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran , Member of the Power Network Incident Analysis Group, University of Tehran , Member of the Digital Protection Laboratory, University of Tehran

Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 6:
Title: Familiarity with various distribution automation communication protocols

Course Topics:

Overview of communication protocols including DNP3, MODBUS, IEC 61850 , Practical considerations for configuration and communication infrastructure requirements

Organizer: ESFA Group 

 Instructor: Eng. Alireza Mohammadi , M.Sc. in Control Engineering, University of Tehran , Experienced in embedded systems and robotics , Over 5 years as an Embedded System Engineer at ESFA Group and Electrical Engineer at Immortals Robotics , Former teaching assistant in specialized electrical and control engineering courses at University of Tehran

Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 7:
Title: Renewable Power Plant Protection Requirements: Challenges and Solutions

Course Topics:

Methods of connecting solar power plants to the grid , Behavior of solar power plants under short-circuit conditions , Protection function requirements for inverters , Protection function requirements for Point of Common Coupling (PCC) relays

Organizer: ESFA Group

Instructor: Dr. Moein Abedi - Faculty member at University of Tehran , Instructor of protection system training courses , 12 years of experience in the electric power industry

Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 8 :

Title : Grounding System in Power Transmission Lines and Substation Equipment and The need for  Reviewing Design, Construction and Maintenance

Organizer: : Zanjan Regional Electric Power Company

Instructor: Dr. Ahad Ebrahimi – Technical Training Instructor and Director of the Transmission Technical Office, Zanjan Regional Electric Power Company

Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 9 : 

Title : Advanced Workshop on Protective Relay Settings and Configuration (ABB, Siemens, Schneider) focused on digsi 5 ,Digsi 4,PCM600,eSetup,Sft2841 software

Organizer : 

Instructor: Dr. Alireza Khakpour University lecturer with 20 years of experience in the design and commissioning of oil, petrochemical, refinery, and mining industries. He has taught specialized courses in the power industry.

Duration : 240 minutes

Workshop 10 :

Title: Hands-on Workshop on Setting and Configuration of Differential, Overcurrent, and Motor Protection Functions in Protective Relays

 Organizer : 

Instructor: Dr. Alireza Khakpour University lecturer with 20 years of experience in the design and commissioning of oil, petrochemical, refinery, and mining industries. He has taught specialized courses in the power industry.

Duration : 120 minutes

Workshop 11 :

Title : Application of Python Scripting in DIgSILENT PowerFactory for Distribution Network Protection Studies

Organizer: Farshid Nasrafard, Ph.D. in Power Engineering, Shiraz University; Shiraz Electric Power Distribution Company 

Duration : 120. minutes

Workshop 12 : 

Title: Protection Studies of Distribution Networks Using Digsilent PowerFactory Software Based on the Latest Edition of Tavanir's Protection Guidelines

Presenter: Farshid Nasrafard, PhD in Power Engineering from Shiraz University, Instructor of Technical Training Courses

Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 13 : 

Title : Training on Theoretical and Practical Fundamentals of Low-Voltage Protection Settings According to Tavanir’s New Guidelines

Organizer : Shiraz Electricity Distribution Company & Bushehr Province Electricity Distribution Company

Instructors : Farshid Nasrafard — PhD in Power Engineering from Shiraz University, Instructor of Technical Training Courses   ,  Rouhollah Gharibi — MSc in Power Engineering, Instructor at the Electricity Distribution Company

Duration : 120 minutes

Workshop 14 :

Title : Modern Methods for Designing, Analyzing, and Optimizing Lightning Protection Systems and Grounding System Design in Distribution Networks

Organizer : Adarakhsh Niroo Qomess Company

Instructors : Faryaldin Safaei — CEO of Adarakhsh Niroo Qomess, with years of specialized experience and field research in lightning protection and grounding system design for distribution networks

Duration : 60 minutes

Workshop 15:

Title: Specialized Workshop on PMU and WAMS Technologies, Strategies, Scientific Experiences, and the Outlook for Domestication in Iran's Power Grid

Presenter: Iran Grid Management Company

Instructors:

Eng. Mohsen Eftekhari (Head of the Wide-Area Measurement Systems Operation and Control Group)
Dr. Ali Akbar Haj Norouzi (Head of the Load and Power Quality Management Group, Wide-Area Systems, Load, and Energy Monitoring Center)
Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 16 : 

Title : Challenges and solutions for hardening of cyber security of PV plants

Presenter: Tavanir

Instructor: Eng. Arash Tabae, Tavanir Consultant

Duration: 120 minutes

Workshop 17 :

Title : Securing Grid Networks using IEC 62443

Instructor: Eng. Mahdi Seyed, Senior Computer and Cybersecurity Specialist with over ten years of experience in cybersecurity
Duration: 90 minutes

Workshop 18 :

Title : Step-by-Step Evaluation of Transformer Differential Protection Relay Performance Based on IEC 60255-187-1:2021 (From Implementation to Test Report)

Presenter : Hamianfan Company

Instructor : Dr. Nima Farzin, Eng. Esmaeil Anani

Duration : 75 minutes

Workshop 19 :
Title: Intelligent Substation Automation Based on aSAS Software: Monitoring, Prediction, and Click-Free Control
Presenter: Azarakhsh Energy Maham Sharq Company

Instructors: Reza Jalaeean, Sajjad Estakhri, Mostafa Bahari

Duration : 60 minutes

Workshop 20:

Title: Introduction to IEC 60255-181:2019 standard for testing frequency protection functions (81O/81U/81R) in protective relays and performing the related practical tests

Presenter: Hamian Fan Company
Instructor: Eng. Mohammad Ali Abbasnajad, Specialist in Digital Protection
Duration: 120 minutes

'If you are interested in organizing educational workshops, please contact us via the following email address: ipaps2026@gmail.com.'