• Comprehend planning and operation of electric transmission and distribution systems
• Anticipate localized concerns, widespread outages, regional blackouts and reliability issues
• Evaluate case studies that include a list of modifications designed to minimize outages and optimize performance

Day 1

Introductory Topics

• National Electric Safety Code (Not National Electric Code)
• Transmission System Oversight (NERC)
• Distribution System Oversight (State Regulators)
• Power Interruption Frequency and Duration Indices

Customer Equipment and Service Requirements

• Single-phase 120 and 240 volt customer loads
• Three-phase 277/480 volt customer loads
• Power quality issues
• Reliability concerns

Distribution System Design and Operation

• Voltage and current ratings
• Overhead lines and components
• Underground lines and components
• Distribution System Operation – General Concepts
• Short-circuit detection and isolation
• Load and voltage control
• Power factor correction (capacitors)
• Distribution System Operation – Radial Systems
• Distribution System Operation – Networked Systems
• Distribution System Operation – Automated Systems
• Distribution System Operation – With SMART Grid Enhancements
• Distribution System Operation – With Distributed, Renewable Generation

Day 2

Transmission System Design and Operation

• Voltage and current ratings
• Voltage control
• Overhead lines and components
• Underground lines and components
• Transmission system operation
• Short-circuit detection and isolation
• Load and voltage control
• Economic dispatch of generators
• Power factor correction

Day 3

Substation Design and Operation

• Voltage and current ratings
• VTs (Voltage Transformers)
• CTs (Current Transformers)
• Transformer connections and ratings
• Switchyard Configurations
• Substation Configurations
• Outdoor, open air, substations
• Indoor, enclosed, substations
• Substation Operation – Radial Systems
• Substation Operation – Networked Systems
• Substation Operation – With Automated Distribution Systems
• Substation Operation – With Distributed, Renewable Generation

*Special note: Course notes include numerous photographs of many power system components. Small transformers, insulators, surge arrestors, fuses, wire, cable, cable terminators and other items are utilized during class discussions.