Course Overview
The second of three courses in the Distribution Design for Electrical Utilities microcredential, this 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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$1,057.42
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 2001 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51993
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 51993
- $1057.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Hatem Zaki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wednesday, September 30th (National Day of Truth and Reconciliation) and Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). This is a synchronous online course. Students must make themselves available to attend online lectures at the dates and times noted. No textbook required.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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