Knowing the components and equipment used in steam generators will help you to keep an electric boiler safe” 

In any modern society, the supply of electricity is indispensable for its functioning. Without it, hospitals would not be able to operate at their maximum capacity, industries would not be able to provide their services and, taking into account technological advances, web servers would not be able to store and transmit the information that moves the world.

In order for humanity to continue its development, it is necessary to have a number of professionals dedicated to generating and improving the electrical industry. Because of this, this program has been devised to help specialists learn the correct process of design, development and maintenance of different electrical infrastructures. Thus, we will begin by explaining the different technologies that have been implemented in recent years, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric. This will allow a better understanding of how each of them work, the support required and the economic investment needed for their operation.  

In addition, it is essential for engineers to know how to build and maintain all these constructions. For this purpose, in the module dedicated to this topic, each class will be separated according to the structure to be worked on. In this way, the student will learn, specifically, how to clean the different turbines of steam generators, the maintenance that a wind farm should receive, and even the care that the components of a nuclear power plant should receive.  

On the other hand, an excellent electrical engineer must have a deep understanding of the importance of the economic operation of infrastructures. Therefore, this advanced master’s degree presents the essential safety factors and regulations in the generation, transmission and distribution stages of Electrical Energy. In the first section, importance will be given to the transport process, taking into account the different connection lines, high voltage, overhead and subway. The legislation governing electrical substations will also be presented. Here you will learn about their operation, classification and architecture, allowing the student to become familiar with the different control equipment that make up these buildings. They will also learn how to perform a substation analysis, which varies according to the voltage rating.  

This advanced master’s degree will help you to know the advancements in the thermodynamic processes of energy production in this type of power plants” 

This advanced master’s degree in Electrical Energy contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Electrical Energy
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the field of Engineering  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The electricity sector is betting on new energy sources. Become the engineer they need to maintain new infrastructures”  

IIt includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the engineering field, who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will enable the professional to contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive study programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Apply improvements in thermodynamic energy production processes"

Know in detail the protocols and treaties on atmospheric emissions and their influence on combined cycle plants"

This advanced master’s degree is oriented to the professional improvement of the students.  Therefore, it has a series of general and specific objectives to better understand the knowledge imparted. In this way, they will be able to perform the design, analysis and maintenance of different power plants, taking into account the type of renewable or non-renewable energy they use. For all this, the engineer will achieve an adequate profile for the development and management of electrical projects of great importance for the sector.  

Participate in large projects by controlling and preparing the working environment in wind turbines” 

General objectives

• Interpret the investments and feasibility of power generation plants
• Discover the potential business opportunities offered by power generation infrastructures
• Delve into the latest technological and technical trends in Electrical Energy production
• Identify the components necessary for the correct functionality and operation of the facilities that make up the power generation plants
• Establish preventive maintenance plans that ensure and guarantee the proper operation of power plants, taking into account human and material resources, the environment and the most rigorous quality standards
• Successfully manage maintenance plans for power generation plants
• Analyze the different productivity techniques existing in power generation plants, taking into account the particular characteristics of each facility
• Select the most appropriate contracting model according to the characteristics of the power generation plant to be built
• Interpret the regulatory framework of electrical energy distribution and transmission infrastructures
• Discover the potential business opportunities offered by high voltage infrastructures in the generation and sale of electricity
• Address the particularities to correctly manage the design, project, construction and execution of high voltage installations and electrical substations: human and material resources, quality and environmental management; and the financing of this type of constructions and installations
• Bid and prepare tenders for high voltage infrastructure and/or electrical substation construction projects
• Bid and prepare tenders for the maintenance and economic operation of high voltage infrastructures and/or electrical substations
• Define the current rules and regulations together with the necessary procedures and permits from the public administration to successfully undertake the project, construction and start-up phases of this type of infrastructure
• Learn the latest trends, technologies and techniques in high-voltage infrastructures and electrical substations
• Establish preventive maintenance plans that ensure and guarantee the proper functioning of the infrastructure, taking into account human and material resources, the environment and the most rigorous quality standards
• Successfully manage maintenance plans in electrical infrastructures
• Analyze the different maintenance techniques existing in the electrical network, taking into account the particular characteristics of each installation
• Address emergency repairs, identifying and prioritizing the different elements that make up the electrical system
• Select the corresponding subcontractors and professionals to carry out the various and complex works that interact in a high voltage infrastructure and/or electrical substation 

Specific objectives

• Identify the most appropriate generation technology for a given power demand or need for expansion of the power generation park
• Detailed knowledge and diversification of the different generation techniques and technologies
• Integrate renewable energies into the electric power generation fleet
• Establish the guidelines that must be taken into account in the environmental management of this type of facilities
• Study the profitability of a power generation plant based on production revenues/costs, plant economics and financial planning
• Interpret the concepts of energy and heat involved in the production of electrical energy, together with the different fuels involved in the process
• Approach the analysis and study of the thermodynamic processes that occur during the operation of the industrial processes of electric power generation
• Break down the components and equipment that make up the steam generators used in the production of electric energy
• Acquire knowledge of the operation of the systems that are part of steam generators
• Analyze the operating procedures of steam generators for safe functionality
• Correctly manage the different controls to which steam generators used for electric power generation must be subjected
• Interpret the production process of conventional thermal power plants together with the different systems involved in it
• Address the start-up and planned shutdowns in this type of power plant
• Know in detail the composition of power generation equipment and its auxiliary systems
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to optimize the operation of turbogenerators, turbines and auxiliary systems that are part of the power generation process in a conventional power plant
• Correct management of the physical-chemical treatment of water to be converted into steam for energy production, together with the failures caused by poor treatment
• Correct sizing of the flue gas treatment and purification system to minimize the environmental impact of this type of power plant and comply with new environmental regulations and legislation
• Prepare documentation related to the safety and design of steam generators in conventional thermal power plants
• Analyze alternatives to traditional fuels and the modifications to be made to a conventional plant to adapt it to renewable fuels
• Interpret the solar potential and the parameters to be taken into account in the site selection of solar installations
• Address the needs of installations that can be supplied with off-grid photovoltaic systems
• Know in detail the elements that make up the photovoltaic plants connected to the electrical distribution network
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to carry out photovoltaic installations in self-consumption mode
• Correct selection and dimensioning of the necessary elements in a thermoelectric/thermosolar power generation plant
• Correctly analyze the operation of the different solar collectors that are part of solar thermal power plants
• Manage the different methodologies for energy storage in thermoelectric power plants
• Design of a thermoelectric power plant with CCP technology collectors
• Coordinate the operation of the different systems that are part of the combined cycle facilities
• Size the improvements in the thermodynamic processes of energy production in this type of power plants
• Detailed knowledge of the protocols and treaties on atmospheric emissions and how they influence combined cycle plants
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to optimize the operation of gas turbines, reciprocating engines and waste heat boilers
• Identify the parameters that affect the performance of the combined cycle power plant
• Structure the auxiliary systems of combined cycle plants
• Select the ideal operating level based on the different types of existing combined cycle plants
• Develop projects for hybridization of combined cycles with solar energy
• Establish operating and safety criteria according to the requirements of the system to be supported by cogeneration
• Analyze the different types of cycles that can exist in cogeneration plants
• Know in detail the technology associated with reciprocating engines and turbines used in cogeneration plants
• Delve into the knowledge of pyrotubular steam generators
• Integrate the operation of the different technologies used in machines with absorption techniques
• Assign priorities in trigeneration, tetrageneration and microcogeneration facilities
• Supervise and control the correct operation of cogeneration plants with tail cycle
• Select the type and size of the cogeneration plant according to the energy needs to be covered in the annexed installations
• Identify new trends in cogeneration plants
• Identify water resources and optimize the type of water resource use
• Delve into the functioning of the power generation technique and which variables allow to optimize its productivity
• Select the most suitable generation turbine according to the current state of technology
• Breakdown of the different typologies and functionality of dams for the accumulation of water resources
• Control the operation of hydroelectric power plants using pumping techniques
• Analyze the civil works equipment necessary to undertake this type of project
• Regulate and control the production of electric energy in this type of power plants
• Deal in detail with the technologies and techniques of mini-hydraulic plants
• Identify suitable locations for the construction of wind farms
• Know in detail and interpret data from meteorological stations to analyze the potential of a wind farm
• Control and prepare the working environment in wind turbines
• Apply the different working techniques for the construction of wind turbines
• Assess the operation of a wind turbine and the latest trends in wind power generation
• Elaborate and promote the feasibility of wind power generation parks
• Diagnose the equipment necessary to build offshore wind power generation plants
• Locate marine resources for electrical energy generation
• Plan the construction of a wave energy power generation plant
• Analyze the fundamentals of nuclear energy and its potential for energy generation
• Evaluate the parameters involved in nuclear reactions
• Identify the components, equipment and functionality of the systems of a nuclear power plant
• Delve into the operation of the different types of reactors currently operating in nuclear power plants
• Optimize the performance of thermodynamic processes in nuclear power plants
• Establish operational and operating guidelines for safety in this type of plants
• Know in detail the treatment associated with the waste produced in nuclear power plants, together with the decommissioning and dismantling of a nuclear power plant
• Delve into the knowledge of the evolution of nuclear power plants and the new generation of plants that will be built soon
• Evaluate the potential of SMR small modular reactors
• Select the most beneficial type of contract for the construction of a power production plant
• Analyze how the exploitation of renewable energies affects the electricity market
• Perform maintenance to optimize the performance of the steam generators
• Diagnose failures in gas and steam turbines and reciprocating engines
• Elaborate the maintenance plan of a wind farm
• Execute and design the maintenance plan of a photovoltaic plant
• Study the profitability of a production plant by analyzing its life cycle
• In-depth knowledge of the elements attached to an electric power production plant for its discharge to the distribution network
• Interpret the operation and regulation of the electricity system, its main actors, the regulations applicable to the purchase/sale and transmission of energy
• Know and diversify which activities are regulated and which are in free competition within the electricity sector
• Acquire the necessary background knowledge of the existing technologies and techniques in the generation of electrical energy and the future trend of the same
• Specify the necessary elements for human resources management: planning, recruitment, selection and administration
• Addressing quality assurance by analyzing potential suppliers and the associated costs involved
• Study the profitability of a high-voltage power infrastructure based on distribution revenues/costs, plant economics and financial planning
• Preparing bidding procedures, awarding contracts to the best technical and economic option and formalizing the corresponding contracts
• Interpret the legislative framework applicable to electric power transmission and distribution infrastructures in the construction, electricity and occupational risk prevention sectors
• Address environmental requirements and minimize polluting effects in the construction of electric system infrastructures, analyzing the need or not of an environmental impact study and how to carry it out
• Understand the policy for interconnection of high voltage grids between different countries, the appropriate financial instruments and the horizon of the power grid up to 2030
• Acquire knowledge of how the electricity market works, how prices are formed in the daily market and forward price formation
• Discover the business opportunities offered by the electricity market and the profit analysis of the electricity sector
• Analyze the mechanisms of adjustment and demand of electrical energy and competition in the electricity market
• Process the files and grant the necessary permits for the execution and start-up of high voltage infrastructure facilities and electrical substations, together with the expropriation procedures, if necessary
• Correctly manage procurement in the construction phase, identifying the corresponding processes and their participants in each phase of the process
• Planning and control of construction, with allocation of the corresponding responsibility centers
• Prepare and draft the specifications for high voltage electrical infrastructure projects and electrical substations
• Interpret the legislative framework in the design and execution of high voltage lines, their classification and the particular conditions for the type of installation in question
• Address the protection of avifauna and other species in the selection of components during the construction of a high voltage overhead line
• Know the composition of high voltage lines in order to be able to make a correct selection of the elements that compose them during their design and project
• Acquire knowledge of the technology and current trends in the construction of high-voltage overhead lines
• Correct dimensioning of high voltage lines, taking into account the characteristics of the terrain, the area where the line is to be built and the properties of the electrical energy to be transported
• Correctly manage the construction of high-voltage lines in all phases: civil works, hoisting, stringing, etc.
• Elaborate the health and safety plan for the high voltage power line installation project
• Analyze projects and preliminary projects to undertake the bidding process for the execution of high-voltage installations
• Interpret the legislative framework in the design and execution of electrical substations, their classification, the human and material means necessary to carry them out and the particular conditions for the type of installation in question
• Address the needs of particular situations taking into account the architecture of the high voltage network
• Know the elements that compose an electrical substation in order to make a correct selection of the elements that compose it during its design and project
• Acquire knowledge of current technology and trends in the construction of electrical substations
• Select and size correctly the power and protection elements to be installed for the correct operation of the electrical substation
• Correctly manage the construction of electrical substations in all its phases: civil works, hoisting, stringing, etc.
• Analyze the operation of an electrical substation by its working voltage: high voltage and very high voltage
• Coordinate the insulation system of high voltage infrastructures to avoid interference, overlapping and malfunctioning caused by them
• Size installations based on fire protection legislation and regulations in both passive and active dimensions
• Know the telecommunication systems that are implemented in electrical infrastructures avoiding interferences, identifying communication protocols and the variants of remote control and remote management
• Acquire knowledge of the technology and current trends in protection and control systems against failures due to natural causes and/or disturbances of the electrical network
• Identify the emergency and safety systems associated with alternating current and direct current supplies, prioritizing actions
• Establish the guidelines for the correct management of the occupational risk prevention law during the execution of construction works of high voltage infrastructures and electrical substations
• Correctly manage waste generation, taking into account its classification, treatment and corresponding segregation measures
• Characterize the automation of high voltage infrastructure operation according to IEC 61850 protocol specifications
• Prepare budgets for the construction and execution of high voltage infrastructure projects and electrical substations
• Establish operating and safety criteria according to the requirements of the electrical system
• Operate within the electrical system according to the requirements and demands of national and international connections and interconnections
• Assign priorities in the operation and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructures and electrical substations
• Supervise and control the correct operation of an infrastructure, taking into account alarms, signaling, execution of maneuvers and associated procedures
• Organize and correctly delimit the maintenance functions of an infrastructure
• Optimize and manage available resources to obtain the best performance in terms of equipment, personnel and assigned work time
• Early diagnosis of potential and potent failures in safety and critical equipment to maximize the economic performance of the infrastructure
• Establish predictive maintenance systems according to currently existing technologies and techniques
• Plan, select and implement computerized maintenance management systems
• Integrate new trends and procedures for maintenance operations in power grid infrastructures
• Identify, accredit and demand the companies and professionals authorized by the administration to carry out work on high voltage lines
• Know and interpret the technical-regulatory inspections on high voltage overhead lines required by the administration and which external agents can perform them
• Control and prepare the work environment for the execution of maintenance work and assign the tasks to the professionals who must perform it
• Apply the different work techniques available for the execution of operations with electrical voltage
• Elaborate the annual maintenance plan required for high voltage lines
• Diagnose equipment and perform preventive maintenance operations on high-voltage power lines
• Locate faults in subway high voltage lines and use the necessary equipment for this purpose
• Troubleshooting and corrective maintenance work on high-voltage lines
• Investigate the most frequent anomalies and future failures in high-voltage lines due to the connection to the power grid, the environment and the surroundings where the high-voltage line is located
• Identify, accredit and require the companies and professionals authorized by the administration to perform work in electrical substations
• Know and interpret the technical-regulatory inspections in electrical substations required by the administration and which external agents can perform them
• Control and prepare the work environment for the execution of maintenance work and assign the tasks to the professionals who are to perform it
• Evaluate the condition of critical equipment in an electrical substation
• Elaborate the annual maintenance plan required in electrical substations
• Diagnose equipment and perform preventive maintenance operations in electrical substations
• Troubleshoot electrical substations and use the necessary equipment for this purpose
• Troubleshoot faults and perform corrective maintenance work in electrical substations
• Investigate the most frequent anomalies and future failures in electrical substations
• Elaborate the maintenance manual for the electrical substation
• Plan and predict substation shutdowns in advance to perform scheduled maintenance operations, as well as stockpile critical spare parts to optimize the continuous operation of an electrical substation
• Learn the new trends in electrical substation maintenance based on the principle of reliability
• Assess and act accordingly the state of conservation of the power transformers of an electrical substation
• Maintain and handle encapsulated gis-type electrical substations
• Interact with the telecommunications systems integrated in an electrical substation
• Draw up a self-protection plan for an electrical substation, identify its risks and associated means and protective measures
• Operate and maintain low voltage installations associated with an electrical substation
• Prepare and compose the corresponding worksheets and inspection sheets, and associate them to the scheduled maintenance chronogram
• Identify and declassify potentially explosive areas within an electrical substation
• Establish the maintenance plan for the fire protection system
• Evaluate and classify electrical substation workers based on their specific knowledge of installation and maintenance issues
• Coordinate protections on lines, cables, transformers, busbars and bus couplings
• Analyze the coordination depending on the type of network and element to be protected
• Parameterize the admissible setting limits in the protections
• Calculate the parameters of the protections
• Identify the protections according to their mode of operation: main protection, back-up, cubicle, substation back-up and/or remote back-up
• Operate the opening of high voltage and very high voltage circuit breakers

Even though nuclear power plants are a thing of the past, there is still a need for professionals who know how to operate and maintain them”