Design Guide for Rural Substations
Credits : 15 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This 15 hour course provides criteria and guidance in the engineering and design of rural electrical substations. The planning, engineering, design, procurement, construction, and operation of transmission/distribution substations is covered.Topics:
- Major equipment selection
- Layout
- Site design
- Structural design
- Grounding system design
- Insulation coordination
- Protective relaying
- Substation automation
- Inspection and testing
- General Maintenance considerations
- Preparation of construction drawings
- Material/equipment/labor specifications
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:(must be logged into your user account)
Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: for electrical, systems, civil, industrial, mechanical engineers, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a comprehensive knowledge of air-insulated electrical substations.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Agriculture
Donald Parnell, PE