TADP 541 Electrical Distribution System Design TADP 541-Electrical Distribution System Design

Course Information: 3 credits. TADP 541-Electrical Distribution System Design:

Load Characteristics, Electrical System, Design Aspects, Equipment, Substation Configuration,  Conductors/ Sag & Tension, Capacitors, Underground vs. Overhead, Transformers& Connections, Poles & Holes, Volt & Current Laws, Math Circuit Analysis, AC Power Basics, Electrical Interactions, Short Circuit Analysis, Fault Types, Load Flow Concepts, Voltage Regulation, Distribution Automation, Harmonics, Power Monitoring.

 Course Descriptions/Objectives:

This course will be offered over eight weeks.  Within the weeks will be assignments and discussion board questions to answer.  Please begin with Week Zero and familiarize yourself with the Blackboard environment. 

Week Zero: Introduction to Blackboard tools

Week 1: Introduction          

Week 2: Substation Design 

Week 3: Distribution Line Design   

Week 4: Electrical Circuits

Week 5: Faults       

Week 6: Voltage Regulation & Capacitors

Week 7: Special Topics

Week 8: Final