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Synchrophasor Measurement and Wide Area Monitoring

Phasor measurement units give operators a fast, synchronised view of grid behaviour that traditional systems cannot match. This programme introduces synchrophasor technology and how it supports wide area monitoring and control. Delegates learn how the measurements are made, communicated and used to spot instability early.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain what a synchrophasor is and how it is measured.
  • Describe the components of a wide area monitoring system.
  • Outline how time synchronisation keeps measurements aligned.
  • Interpret phasor data to detect oscillations and stress.
  • Assess how wide area data supports operator decisions.
  • Recognise the practical steps to deploy monitoring on a network.

Course outline

  1. 01Synchrophasor concepts and definitions
  2. 02Phasor measurement units
  3. 03Time synchronisation and accuracy
  4. 04Communications and data concentrators
  5. 05Wide area monitoring architecture
  6. 06Detecting oscillations and instability
  7. 07Using data for situational awareness
  8. 08Applications in protection and control
  9. 09Deployment and practical considerations

Who should attend

Transmission engineers, control centre staff, protection engineers and analysts interested in advanced grid monitoring.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Durban3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
16 to 18 Nov 2026Online3US$900
23 to 25 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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