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  • 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:
    (must be logged into your user account)

    Enroll in this course

    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
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