- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical overhead distribution systems and design. Based on the student’s previous working experience and education, and knowledge from the first course in the micro credential: Fundamentals of Distribution Design, it provides an overview of electrical overhead distribution systems and develops concepts of overhead distribution design. Topics include components, design considerations, standards, conductors, pole types, pole calculations, transformers, grounding, loads (residential, commercial, industrial), applications, and safety and economical considerations. Software tools will be used for modeling and simulation throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in ELEX 2000
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$1,036.44
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify components of an overhead distribution system.
- Explain the requirements of an overhead distribution system (design considerations).
- Discuss the economical, environmental, and technical aspects of different overhead distribution systems.
- Explain the process for overhead distribution system design.
- Identify standards relevant to overhead distribution design.
- Select pole type (pole calculation, stress) for a given application.
- Select conductor characteristics, such as configuration, size, designation, material, and insulators for different applications.
- Discuss cable tension considerations.
- Select overhead distribution system transformer size.
- Discuss different methods of overhead distribution system grounding.
- Describe load types and load requirements.
- Design a simple overhead distribution system.
- Analyze a simple overhead distribution system using available software.
- Discuss safety issues relevant to overhead distribution design.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Overhead Distribution System Design (ELEX 2001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Distribution Design for Electrical Utilities
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of ELEX 2001 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51993
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 17 Loading
- CRN 51993
- $1036.44 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 17 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a synchronous online course. Students must make themselves available to attend online lectures at the dates and times noted. This course requires departmental approval. For approval and to ask any questions, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.