Electric power substations bring together complex electrical systems, equipment, structures, site considerations and safety requirements. Understanding how these elements work together is essential to making informed engineering and project decisions.
The Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals Microcredential provides a practical introduction to the technical requirements, design practices and project processes used in electric power substation projects. You’ll explore electrical, civil and structural design considerations while developing a broader understanding of how substation projects move from planning and site selection through engineering, construction, testing and commissioning.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the role of substations within the electric power system and identify common substation equipment and configurations
- Apply substation project planning principles to define project scope, sequence major activities and identify project constraints
- Evaluate cost and schedule considerations and their potential impacts on substation projects
- Evaluate site grading, drainage, erosion protection and oil spill containment requirements
- Evaluate foundation, insulation, grounding and structural design considerations for substation applications
- Analyze substation design options and equipment requirements based on project needs, safety considerations and reliability criteria
Courses
To get started, enroll in the Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals course. Complete the course to earn your microcredential.
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Stackable Credentials
Continue learning and earning valuable credentials. We recommend stacking your Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals Microcredential with our Electric Power Distribution Microcredential to earn our Substation Design Certificate.