Power Transmission and DistributionTransmission and Distribution: Introduction to Transmission and Distribution Systems

Transmission and Distribution: Introduction to Transmission and Distribution Systems

SKU: RV-11366
Duration: 1.00 Hr

The purpose of this interactive online course is to teach participants how transmission and distribution (T&D) systems generally deliver to customers the power produced by power plants. The course describes how the major components of a T&D system function and how electricity flows through these components on its journey from the power plant to customers. At the conclusion of this course, participants should have a basic understanding of how transmission and distribution systems operate. They should be able to identify the basic components of a transmission and distribution system and explain their functions. They should also be able to describe the flow path from a power plant, through a typical T&D system, to the customer.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the major components of a transmission and distribution system.
  • Define the terms “voltage,” “current,” “resistance,” and “power.”
  • State the basic function of a power plant.
  • State the general function of a switchyard.
  • Describe the major components of a typical switchyard.
  • Explain the functions of transmission lines in a typical transmission and distribution system.
  • Describe the major components of transmission lines.
  • Explain the function of a substation.
  • Describe the major components of a typical substation.
  • Describe the major components of a distribution system.
  • Explain how electricity travels through a typical distribution system to reach customers.

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

Bobby Ward

Mr. Ward has worked over 35 years in the electrical transmission and distribution industry. He worked 15 years with Dillard Smith Construction Company, Six (6) years at City of Dayton Electric Department, and 15 years at the Chattanooga Electric Power Board. During Bobby's 15 years with Dillard-Smith, he provided transmission construction and maintenance services, installed and maintained substations, fiber optics, and communication towers. He also worked on numerous emergency storm restoration efforts in the Southeastern US. During Bobby's six (6) years as a City of Dayton Electric Department Lineman, his duties were performing highly skilled, journey-level distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. He also worked on numerous emergency storm restoration efforts in the Southeastern US. During Bobby's 15 years with the Power Board, he worked in three positions. As an Overhead Journeyman Lineman, his duties included performing highly skilled, journey-level distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. As a Line Crew Supervisor, supervised a line crew performing the tasks shown in the lineman description above. And as a Line Inspector, inspected work performed by line crews to verify correct work completion. While working at the Power Board, Bobby also worked on numerous emergency storm restoration efforts in the Southeaster US. After retirement from the power board, Mr. Ward continues to work on emergency storm restoration efforts in Southeastern US.

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