Fundamentals of HV Electrical Power Distribution
Credits: 15 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts, major equipment, control and protection systems, as well as principles relating to electrical power distribution.Topics:
- Safety in Power Distribution
- Distribution Systems - Substations, Transformers, Circuit Designs
- Control and Protective Devices - Cutouts, Switches, Fuses, Reclosers
- Underground Considerations - Manholes, Ducts, Trenches, Risers, Potheads
- Personal Protective Equipment and Hot Line Tools
- Overhead Equip. - Poles, Anchors, Guys, Hardware, Crossarms
- Insulators, Conductors, Cabling Ties
- Cabling Installation, Sagging Procedures, Pulling Procedures
- Grounding Procedures, Equipment
- Transformers, Delta and Wye Configurations, Connections
- Underground Systems - Entries, Duct Systems, UG and Buried Equipment
- Toxic / Explosive Gases
- Trenching Procedures, and Equipment
- Pad-Mount Transformers, Enclosures, Risers
- Test of Power Distribution Systems
- Maintenance of Distribution Systems
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:
Download the Study Guide (Mobile Format)
3.) Test:Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
(Note: you must be enrolled in the course, and logged into your user account, in order to activate the quiz).
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate:A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and other engineers whose job description may require a basic knowledge of electrical power distribution principles, procedures, and equipment.
Publication Source: Interactive "Flashcard" course format, based in part on materials from the US Navy (NAVEDTRA)
Donald Parnell, PE