Workshop

The training workshop “Power Plant Protection and Control Systems and Introduction to the New Generation of Gas Turbines in Iran” will be held with the aim of enhancing the specialized knowledge and technical expertise of engineers, specialists, and professionals working in the power generation industry.

The workshop will be delivered by Dr. Mojtaba Heydarzadeh over a 5-hour online session, focusing on practical and specialized topics related to gas power plants, protection and control systems, and advanced gas turbine technologies.

Training Objectives and Topics

During this course, participants will become familiar with the following topics:

• Introduction to the fundamental concepts and operating principles of gas power plants, including the Fire Triangle and the Brayton Cycle

• Introduction to all major equipment and systems used in gas power plants

• Comprehensive overview of gas-fired and combined-cycle power plants

• Introduction to power plant protection and control systems

• Familiarization with control loops and the protection functions of gas power plants

• Introduction to Siemens PLCs

• Overview of the gas power plant startup and commissioning procedures

• Introduction to the new generation of F-class gas turbines in Iran

• Introduction to advanced protection and control concepts, including Fail-Safe, Hot Redundancy, and Fault Tolerance

With its focus on practical and specialized concepts, this course provides an excellent opportunity for professionals in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control engineering, and energy to gain a deeper understanding of gas power plant structures, protection and control processes, and the latest technologies used in gas turbines.

Workshop Title: Power Plant Protection and Control Systems and Introduction to the New Generation of Gas Turbines in Iran
Duration: 5 Hours – Online
Instructor: Dr. Mojtaba Heydarzadeh
Registration Fee: 3 Million Tomans

Title: Digital Transformation in Power Systems: Modeling and Optimization of Renewable Energy with Python
Duration: 4 hours
Instructor: Mr. Ali Razzaghi
Master’s degree graduate from Tarbiat Modares University

This workshop will be held virtually as part of the 2026 Conference on Renewable Energy Systems and Emerging Technologies and provides a unique opportunity to learn the latest methods and tools for modeling, simulation, and optimization of renewable energy using the Python programming language.

Participants in this workshop will not only gain familiarity with the concepts of digital transformation in power systems, but also explore practical applications and modern tools for optimizing the utilization of clean and renewable energy sources.

Workshop Topics:
Basic concepts of renewable energy
Fundamentals of power system optimization
Introduction to necessary Python libraries and tools
Implementation of a simple model in Python

Registration Fee: 3 Million Tomans

Title: Transformation of Protection Systems in Renewable and Inverter-Based Power Networks
Duration: 6 Hours
Instructor: Mr. Alireza Rahimi
PhD Candidate, Qom University of Technology

This workshop will be held as part of the 2026 Conference on Renewable Energy Systems and Emerging Technologies, providing a valuable opportunity to explore modern challenges and advanced solutions in the protection of power networks with high penetration of renewable energy sources and inverter-based resources.

Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the design and optimization of protection systems in smart grids and renewable-based power networks, with a strong focus on real-world applications and modern engineering tools.

Workshop Topics:
Transformation of power system structure and its impact on protection systems
Challenges in differential protection of transformers and transmission lines
Protection of solar and wind power plants
Adaptive protection and future perspectives
Case studies and analysis of real disturbance events
Investigation of a real case study using DIgSILENT PowerFactory software