Power Transmission and DistributionTransmission and Distribution: Underground Residential Distribution Systems

Transmission and Distribution: Underground Residential Distribution Systems

SKU: RVI-11372
Duration: 1.00 Hr

Recent developments in technology, such as the development of cable and equipment that can be directly buried in the ground have made underground installation of electrical service to residential areas easier than ever. Today, many residential subdivisions have all their utilities installed underground, giving a cleaner, more picturesque look to the neighborhood. This interactive online course is about underground residential distribution systems, also known as URD systems. URD systems are local distribution systems designed primarily to be buried in the ground and serve residential customers.The purpose of this course is to give you a basic understanding of the common types of URD systems, as well as some of the various components that may be used in a URD system. We’ll also be looking at some of the ways a URD system can be inspected. Finally, we’ll see a demonstration of how a URD system has been set up to allow work to be done on it safely and efficiently.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe radial, loop and double feed types of URD systems
  • Recognize and define various types of URD system equipment
  • Recognize and identify different types of cable used in URD systems
  • Recognize and identify different types of cable terminations used in URD systems
  • Describe methods of installing URD cable and equipment
  • Describe procedures for checking equipment in an open loop URD system
  • Explain how to isolate various components of the system without interrupting service to 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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