Technical
Energy
Fiber Optic Communication & Grid Telemetry in the Energy Sector
Designed for Electrical Engineers, SCADA Specialists, and Substation Technicians.
📅 Date
Jul 8, 2027
📍 Location
Nairobi, Kenya
⏱️ Duration
2 Hours Intensive
💰 Investment
Complimentary/Free
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Technical Standards Focus
IEEE 2030.7-2017 (Microgrid Controllers), IEC 61850 (Substation Automation), Modbus TCP/IP, OpenADR 2.0, and EPRA Grid Stability & Demand-Side Management Frameworks.
Course Curriculum
Hour 1: Fiber Optic Physics & Architecture
01
Module 1: Core Physics & Light Propagation
- The Mechanism: Total Internal Reflection (TIR), refractive index profiles, and core/cladding boundaries.
- Signal Degradation: Understanding Attenuation (dB/km losses) and Dispersion (modal vs. chromatic distortion).
- Wavelength Windows: Standardization on 1310 nm and 1550 nm infrared windows for long-haul transmission.
02
Module 2: Fiber Types & Specialized Cables
- Single-Mode Fiber (SMF): 9 micrometer core, designed for utility-scale, cross-country transmission.
- Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF): Wider core (50/62.5 micrometers), optimized for short-distance, high-bandwidth substation comms.
- Industrial Enclosures: Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered cables; armored jackets for high-EMI environments.
Hour 2: Applications in Power Grids & SCADA
03
Module 3: Specialized Grid Infrastructure (OPGW & ADSS)
- OPGW: Dual-purpose optical ground wire providing lightning protection and core fiber communication.
- ADSS: Non-metallic cables for stringing along existing distribution lines without shutdowns.
- Splicing: Necessity of fusion splicing over mechanical methods for low-loss grid telemetry.
04
Module 4: SCADA Integration & Substation Automation
- EMI/RFI Immunity: Replacing copper in high-voltage switchyards to prevent transient surge damage.
- IEC 61850 & GOOSE: Leveraging fiber for millisecond-range teleprotection and breaker tripping.
- Distributed Fiber Sensing: Real-time monitoring of cable thermal hotspots and pipeline integrity.
🚀 Advanced Learning Outcomes
- ✔ Differentiate instantly between Single-Mode and Multi-Mode deployment criteria.
- ✔ Evaluate when to deploy OPGW vs. ADSS cabling along power transmission pathways.
- ✔ Explain how optical isolation hardens SCADA networks against lightning and EMI.
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