| Course Expiration: |
January 18, 2025 |
| Course Type: |
Plumber |
| Professional Credit Hours: |
1.0 |
| Course Type: |
Electrician |
| Professional Credit Hours: |
1.0 |
| HVAC Specific: |
No |
| Energy Specific: |
No |
| NFPA-70E Specific: |
No |
| Course Name: | Power Transmission and Distribution |
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| Course Outline & Objectives: | Topical Outline
1. Introduction
2. Power Transmission and Distribution
· Transmission range terms include:
o Ultra high voltage (UHV) above 765kV
o Extra high voltage (EHV) 345 to 765 kV
o Transmission 115, 138, 161, and 230 kV
o Sub Transmission 34.5 to 115 kV
o Distribution 34.5 kV and below
3. Transmission Line Components
· Most economical load routes include:
o Cost of the real estate being crossed
o Population densities along the route
o Bodies of water
o Terrain ruggedness
o Presence of swampy areas
4. Transformers and Switchgear
· Transformer windings come in three basic designs:
o Concentric layer
o Helical
o Disc
5. Power Substations and Distribution
· Distribution systems are installed in one of several typical arrangements. The most frequent systems are:
o Radial feed
o Loop feed
o Network system
6. Electric Service Loads
· Industrial
· Commercial
· Residential
· Suburban
· Rural
7. Operation of Power Transmission and Distribution Systems
· Thermal constraints
· Voltage constraints
· System operating constraints
8. Future of Power Transmission and Distribution
9. Conclusion |
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| Course Schedule |
online continuing education course available 24/7 to anyone with internet access
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| Calendar Events |
| Keywords: |
Power Transmission & Distribution |
| Location(s): |
N/A - Distance Learning Course
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| Teaching Method: | Home |
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| Company Name: | Vector Solutions |
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| Phone: | 866.546.1212 |
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| Address: | 4890 W. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 300 |
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| City: | Tampa |
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| State: | FL |
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| Postal Code: | 33609 |
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| Email Address: | VSAccreditations@vectorsolutions.com |
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| The Course Provider is: | a commercial continuing education provider related to the construction trades |
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| Signup Link: | https://www.vectorsolutions.com |
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| Instructor First Name: | James |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Taube |
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| Instructor License #: | |
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| Instructor Resume: | m Taube holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Jim worked at primary paper mill locations in the pulp and paper industry for 23 years providing capital project management and engineering, maintenance and utilities management. He has worked in consulting engineering since 1999 in the retail and commercial building construction area. Jim?s positions have included project mechanical and electrical design, overall project management and construction administration. Typical projects he has been responsible for include retail buildings, big box retail, commercial offices, medical science laboratories, and institutional/educational facilities. |
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| Instructor First Name: | James |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Taube |
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| Instructor License #: | |
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| Instructor Resume: | m Taube holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Jim worked at primary paper mill locations in the pulp and paper industry for 23 years providing capital project management and engineering, maintenance and utilities management. He has worked in consulting engineering since 1999 in the retail and commercial building construction area. Jim?s positions have included project mechanical and electrical design, overall project management and construction administration. Typical projects he has been responsible for include retail buildings, big box retail, commercial offices, medical science laboratories, and institutional/educational facilities. |
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| Instructor First Name: | James |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Taube |
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| Instructor License #: | |
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| Instructor Resume: | m Taube holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Jim worked at primary paper mill locations in the pulp and paper industry for 23 years providing capital project management and engineering, maintenance and utilities management. He has worked in consulting engineering since 1999 in the retail and commercial building construction area. Jim?s positions have included project mechanical and electrical design, overall project management and construction administration. Typical projects he has been responsible for include retail buildings, big box retail, commercial offices, medical science laboratories, and institutional/educational facilities. |
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| Instructor First Name: | James |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Taube |
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| Instructor License #: | |
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| Instructor Resume: | m Taube holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Jim worked at primary paper mill locations in the pulp and paper industry for 23 years providing capital project management and engineering, maintenance and utilities management. He has worked in consulting engineering since 1999 in the retail and commercial building construction area. Jim?s positions have included project mechanical and electrical design, overall project management and construction administration. Typical projects he has been responsible for include retail buildings, big box retail, commercial offices, medical science laboratories, and institutional/educational facilities. |
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| Instructor First Name: | James |
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| Instructor Last Name: | Taube |
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| Instructor License #: | |
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| Instructor Resume: | m Taube holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio. Jim worked at primary paper mill locations in the pulp and paper industry for 23 years providing capital project management and engineering, maintenance and utilities management. He has worked in consulting engineering since 1999 in the retail and commercial building construction area. Jim?s positions have included project mechanical and electrical design, overall project management and construction administration. Typical projects he has been responsible for include retail buildings, big box retail, commercial offices, medical science laboratories, and institutional/educational facilities. |
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