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Laboratory Architecture

Six Technical Environments

Laboratories proposed, under development. Each space links theory, practice, and real industrial situations.

01GEA Electrical Laboratory 02GEA Automation and Mechatronics Laboratory 03GEA Hydropower Laboratory 04GEA Renewable Energy Laboratory 05GEA Measurement, Testing and Diagnostic Laboratory 06GEA SCADA and Dispatching Simulator

Proposed Laboratory

GEA Electrical Laboratory

Electrical installations, networks, and safety

A proposed environment for practising electrical installations, power systems, transformers, switchgear and protection, in compliance with safety rules.

Learning Objectives

— Wire and commission LV/MV installations
— Understand transformers and switchgear
— Adjust and test protections
— Apply electrical safety

Fields

Electrical InstallationsPower systemsTransformersSwitchgearProtectionElectrical SafetyPower quality

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Proposed Equipment

— Electrical Training Panels
— Transformers
— Circuit Breakers
— Disconnectors
— CT / VT Educational Systems
— Protection relays
— Electrical Measuring Instruments
— Power Quality Analysers
— Insulation Testers
— Earth Testers
— Electrical Safety Equipment

Practical applications

— Distribution networks
— Electrical substations
— Industrial and Mining Sites

The equipment presented corresponds to the proposed scope of laboratory development and remains subject to final technical validation.

Proposed Laboratory

GEA Automation and Mechatronics Laboratory

PLC, HMI, Industrial Networks and Industry 4.0

A proposed training room focused on PLCs, SCADA, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, and pneumatics.

Learning Objectives

— Programme PLCs
— Design HMI displays
— Parameterise Drives and Motors
— Integrate sensors and industrial networks

Fields

PLCHMIIndustrial networksDrivesMotorsSensorsInstrumentationPneumaticsElectropneumaticsIndustry 4.0

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Proposed Equipment

— PLC Training Systems
— HMI panels
— Industrial drives
— Motors
— Sensors
— Actuators
— Industrial Ethernet
— Automation stations
— Pneumatic Systems
— Mechatronics Training Systems

Practical applications

— Plants
— Power Plants
— Mining
— Water Treatment

The equipment presented corresponds to the proposed scope of laboratory development and remains subject to final technical validation.

03 — Hydropower Laboratory

Understand hydropower, from water to grid.

A proposed laboratory to link turbines, generators, excitation, regulation, protection and operation of a hydropower plant.

Fields

Hydraulic TurbinesGeneratorsExcitation SystemsSpeed governorsControl SystemTransformersProtectionOperationsMaintenance

Proposed Equipment

— Mini Pelton Turbine
— Mini Francis Turbine
— Hydraulic turbine test bench
— Synchronous Generator
— Digital speed regulator
— AVR / Excitation System
— Control panel
— PLC / HMI
— Pressure sensors
— Flow sensors
— Temperature sensors
— Vibration sensors
— Protection relays
— SCADA Interface
— Hydropower Simulator

The equipment presented corresponds to the proposed scope of laboratory development and remains subject to final technical validation.

Proposed simulation environment

GEA Hydropower Control Room Simulator

A proposed simulation environment to train operators and engineers in the operation of hydropower plants.

GEA // HYDRO SIMULATION — illustrative interface

Training scenario

Voltage

15.8kV

Frequency

50.02Hz

Active power

42.6MW

Reactive power

8.1Mvar

Water Level

412.6m

Turbine

ONGOING

Generator

COUPLED

Alarms

2actives

Trends

Control room with multiple operator workstations

Simulation scenarios

S1 Generator tripping

S2 Loss of excitation

S3 Overspeed

S4 Transformer fault

S5 Reservoir Low Level

S6 Grid disturbance

S7 Transmission line loss

S8 Emergency Stop

Proposed Laboratory

GEA Renewable Energy Laboratory

Solar, Storage, Mini-grids and Energy Management

A proposed laboratory combining solar photovoltaic, batteries, power electronics and digital control of micro-grids.

Learning Objectives

— Size a PV System
— Integrate storage
— Manage a hybrid system
— Manage a Microgrid

Fields

Solar PVBattery StoragePower ElectronicsHybrid SystemsMini-gridsEnergy ManagementMicrogrid Control

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Proposed Equipment

— PV Modules
— Solar Inverter
— Battery Storage
— Charge controllers
— DC/AC Systems
— Energy Meters
— Microgrid Controller
— EMS
— Supervisory System

Practical applications

— Rural Electrification
— Industrial Sites
— Buildings and services

The equipment presented corresponds to the proposed scope of laboratory development and remains subject to final technical validation.

Proposed Laboratory

GEA Measurement, Testing and Diagnostic Laboratory

From Measurement to Diagnosis

A proposed environment for measuring, testing, calibrating and diagnosing, including predictive maintenance.

Learning Objectives

— Perform reliable measurements
— Conduct standardised tests
— Calibrate Instrumentation
— Diagnose Equipment Condition

Fields

Electrical measurementTestsDiagnosisCalibrationPower qualityThermal InspectionCondition MonitoringVibration MonitoringPredictive Maintenance

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Proposed Equipment

— Multimeters
— Current clamps
— Insulation Testers
— Earth Resistance Testers
— Power Quality Analysers
— Thermal cameras
— Electrical Installation Testers
— Process calibrators
— Pressure calibrators
— Temperature measurement
— Vibration measurement
— Condition Monitoring Systems

Practical applications

— Commissioning
— Industrial maintenance
— Energy audit

The equipment presented corresponds to the proposed scope of laboratory development and remains subject to final technical validation.

Rotating machine equipped with vibration sensors

From Measurement to Diagnosis

Predictive Maintenance Laboratory

A proposed space for learning to detect faults before breakdown on rotating machinery.

Applications

GeneratorsTurbinesMotorsPumpsRotating machines

Skills

Vibration measurementBearing ConditionImbalanceMisalignmentMechanical PlayFault DiagnosisCondition Monitoring

06 — SCADA and Dispatching Simulator

Train in Power Systems operation

A proposed simulator to train future operators and engineers in power systems operation: generation-load balance, frequency, voltage, and incidents.

GEA // EDUCATIONAL SIMULATION MODEL — network inspired by the Guinean context, not representative of the real network

Production

318MW

Load

306MW

Frequency

49.96Hz

Voltage

224kV

ALARME Solar Line → Load Post 2: 104% overload — operator action required

Fields

SCADAEMSNetwork TopologyGeneration/Load BalanceFrequency adjustmentVoltage adjustmentNetwork IncidentsAlarm ManagementOperator decision making

Learning Objectives

— Read a network topology
— Maintain production-load balance
— Control Frequency and Voltage
— Manage Alarms and Incidents

Simulator proposed, under development.

Gallery

Overview of the future technology campus

Illustrative visuals, intended to be replaced by actual campus photos.

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