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.

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)