LCPW 0016 - Transmission and Distribution Systems
Course Description
This course covers the basics of electric transmission and distribution systems. The presentation includes discussion of facilities and facility ratings, components and component ratings, peak load and low load analysis, renewable energy resources and energy storage facilities, and the need for redundant facilities.
Course Outline/Topics
Day 1
Introductory Topics
- National Electric Safety Code (Not National Electric Code)
- Distribution System Oversight (State Regulators)
Distribution System Design and Operation
- Facility voltage and current ratings
- Neighborhood substations
- Overhead lines and components
- Underground lines and components
- Distribution System Operation – General Concepts
- Short-circuit detection and isolation
- Load and voltage control
- Distribution System Operation – Radial Systems
- Distribution System Operation – Automated Systems
- Distribution System Operation – With distributed energy resources
Day 2
Introductory Topics
- Transmission System Oversight (NERC)
Transmission System Design and Operation
- Facility voltage and current ratings
- Regional Substations
- Overhead lines and components
- Underground lines and components
- Transmission system operation
- Short-circuit detection and isolation
- Load and voltage control
Substation Design and Operation
- Transformer connections and ratings
- Switchyard Configurations
- Outdoor, open air, substations
- Indoor, enclosed, substations
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Describe the design, components and operation of electric transmission and distribution system facilities.
- Explain the perspectives, requirements and challenges of key energy stakeholders, including system operators, residential customers, large industrial customers, and AI data centers.
- Analyze the impacts of distributed energy resources and electrification on existing energy systems and infrastructure.
- Evaluate potential system modifications and planning strategies needed to accommodate future growth in distributed energy resources and electrified energy consumption.
Instructors
Partners & Professional Credits
- Professional Development Hours 16.0 PDHs
