Smart Metering Course

INTRODUCTION ON SMART METERS & SMART GRIDS & PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Basics of energy meters
• Benefits of digital meters
• Block diagram explanation
• Circuit description
• Earth load importance
• Motivation beyond AMI / Smart Metering systems
• Evolution from AMR to Smart Metering Systems
• Worldwide scenario of AMI / Smart Metering
• Current trends
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) & METER DATA MANAGEMENT (MDM
• What is AMI?
• Evolution of AMI
• What is MDM?
• Drivers of MDM
• Energy NOCs
• Why should AMI be implemented?
• What issues face AMI?
CYBER SECURITY
• Reference model for the smart grid
• Privacy issues
• Security issues
• Future research directions
SMART METERS ISSUES & CONCERNS
• Smart meters issues
• Smart meters
• Smart grid overview
• Smart meter exposure levels
• Health effects of smart meters
• Smart meter rf field measurements
• Smart meter mitigation
IT IN POWER DISTRIBUTION AND SMART METERS
• IT in system operations
• IT initiatives
• IT in metering systems
• MRI (Meter Reading Instrument
• Telemetering
• Remote Metering
• AMR & AMI
• IT in Energy Accounting and Energy Audit
STANDARDISATION ISSUES
• Smart meters & interoperability
• Testing methods
• Special purpose energy metering
• Metering and data processing
• Why smart metering is required
• Area covered by smart meters
• Metering Management
• Features of Special smart Energy Meter (SEM)
• SEM Technical Specifications
• Operating section of (SEM)
• Display parameters of SEM
• Classification of SEMs
• Measurement principle of SEM
• Data collecting device
• Data processing of SEM data
• Data checking and validation
EFFECT OF INFLUENTIAL PARAMETERS ON SMART METER FUNCTION
• Power Distribution System
• Power System Harmonics?
• Why Harmonics are Troublesome?
• Nonlinear Loads Producing Harmonic Currents
• Harmonic Distortion?
CONFERENCING & TRAINING SMART METERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS
• Negative Effects of Sustained Harmonics
• Mitigation of the Effects of Harmonics
• Evaluation of AC Power System Harmonics
RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF SMART ELECTRONIC METERS
• Objective of Quality & Reliability of smart meters
• Parameters of Quality
• Reliability
• Components of smart energy Meter
• Effect of burn-in on reliability
• Probabilistic reliability
• Deterministic reliability
• Reliability Test Plan of smart meters
• Bathtub curve
MANUFACTURING OF SMART METER COMPONENTS
• Process flow chart
• PCB development process
• Designing of PCB
• Surface Mounting Technology (SMT)
• Automatic components placement

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 — Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — Friday, May 29, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Friday, September 25, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.