This is an application-oriented course explaining the various aspects of power distribution, indoor and outdoor equipment up to 33kV. The course adopts a cross-disciplinary approach to ensure that the learners understand site execution, testing and commissioning. Throughout the course, safety aspects have been emphasized in every area of work. This course blends with conceptual knowledge covering the latest technological trends like SCADA & automation.
Electrical Power Distribution
This course is part of A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation Specialization
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There are 7 modules in this course
Let's begin this course by knowing the Distribution Lines, the Primary and Secondary Distribution Types, all the data that is required for good distribution system design, and the types of the distribution lines.
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9 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
Before we learn about the distribution lines construction, its very important to know the types of consumers, the load details and the losses that occur. This helps to design and implement an efficient distribution system. This module covers all those details that is required before we go for distribution line design.
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6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This modules covers aspects of Green Field Construction of Overhead Lines. It takes a tour from selection of the equipment to testing, installation and commissioning.
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6 videos1 assignment
This modules covers all the components of a Distribution line. This ranges from in detailed topics on Poles, Structures, Insulators and Conductors, Aerially Bunched cables, Lightening Arrestor and Horn Gap Fuse.
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10 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module gives a overview of how systems like Autoreclosure and Sectionalizers can be implemented across sections of distribution system to reduce downtime by finding the faults at earliest, quickly isolate faulty areas from healthy areas and restore power to the affected customers after fault clearance
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module covers a detailed study about recent technologies in distribution lines : Ring Main Unit (RMU), Compact Substation (CSS) and Feeder Remote Terminal Unit (FRTU).
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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Distribution System has be always upgrading to reduce the down time. Thus the need for automation arises and addition of SCADA is a boon to the distribution system. This module covers all the aspects of understanding SCADA in detail from the architecture to the peripherals and the protocols. This module discusses about Fibre Optics in detail. This also covers IED & FRTU in SCADA and Automatic Metering Infrastructure.
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2023
Excellent focus of reliability, safety and pragmatism about the Power Distribution systems and their devices/component. Many thanks for you high useful knowledge.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
very helpful to get insight about different components of the Distribution Network Components
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Best course to learn about power distribution philosophy and about SCADA Systems
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