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This course explains the components of the distribution system and the way in which the system delivers power to end-use customers. This course is also included in the Electric System Fundamentals learning path.
What you will learn:
- The key components of the distribution system and the function of each component
- The different types of distribution lines, how they are laid out, and why each is used
- How the distribution system is designed to balance reliability and cost
Following is a more detailed outline of content contained in the Electrical Distribution System online course.
Course content:
- The role of distribution in the electric system
- Overview of the electric distribution system layout
- Electric distribution substations
- Electric distribution lines (overhead and underground, single phase and three phase, wye and delta)
- Advantage and disadvantages of each electric distribution line option
- Other electric distribution components (lightning arrestors, voltage regulators, line and service fuses, reclosers, capacitor banks)
- Electric distribution system design (how primary and secondary feeds are used and laid out)
- Types of secondary feeds (radial, dual feed, loop and network)
- How electric distribution systems are designed to balance cost and reliability objectives
- Service transformers
