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ELEX 2001

Overhead Distribution System Design ELEX 2001

Electrical and Computer Engineering Course

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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

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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

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