Electric Distribution Fundamentals
Live Streaming Online July 18-19, 2023
An EUCI Program
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If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all registrants for three business days after the event
Electric Distribution is unique to the Power Delivery System in that it is the portion closest to the end user. Traditionally, these lines have been radial in nature. Equipment and line construction must be compact to accommodate smaller right of ways, maintain adequate clearances and sturdy enough to withstand the weather-related forces. This course will expose attendees to the equipment, construction practices and protection techniques associated with electric distribution systems. It is intended for those new to this field, regardless of organizational position.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the position on of Electric Distribution in the Power Delivery System
- Review the basics of both Overhead and Underground Distribution Systems Equipment
- Construction Practices Advantages & Disadvantages
- Review Line Sectionalizing for Isolating Faults Equipment
- Types of Faults
- Coordinating Protective Devices
- Discuss an introduction to the National Electric Safety Code
- Discuss an introduction to Distribution Reliability and Power Quality
Agenda
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
9:10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Basics of Electricity and the Power Delivery System
- Ohm’s Law – Voltage, Current, Resistance
- Reactance – Inductive & Capacitive
- Power Triangle – Watt (W), Volt Amperes Reactive (VAR), Volt Amperes (VA)
- Power Factor
- System Losses
- Introduction to transformers
Introduction to Overhead Line Construction
- Poles, Conductor, Guy wires, Anchors, Transformers
- Three Phase Configurations – cross arm, vertical, double circuit
- NESC Part II
Introduction to Underground Distribution
- Cable, Terminations, Transformer, Sectionalizing Cabinet, Padmount Switchgear
- Underground Service (Single Phase – residential, Three Phase – commercial)
- Underground Loop – Residential
- NESC Part III
- Economic comparison Underground vs. Overhead
System Protection
- Overvoltage
- Surge Arresters
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
9:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
System Protection (continued)
- Overcurrent Protection Equipment
- Fuse, Recloser, Circuit Breaker
- Coordinating OCP Equipment for Line Sectionalizing
Reliability Indices
- SAIDI, SAIFI & CAIDI
Power Quality Equipment
- Voltage Regulators
- Power Capacitors
Distributed Energy Resources
- Solar – residential & commercial
- Peaking Generators
- Demand Response
Instructor
Jerry Josken, Senior Consultant and Instructor, EUCI
Jerry holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA from North Central College. During his 30+ year career with Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems, Jerry served in a variety of engineering capacities. Past leadership positions include Chair of IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (2012) and GLEMS Distribution Equipment/Controls (2013-2014). Currently, Jerry develops and conducts professional development programs on various power delivery topics for EUCI.