Course Overview
The course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical underground distribution systems and design. Based on previous working experience and education, and knowledge from the first two courses in the micro credential: Fundamentals of Distribution Design and Overhead Distribution Design, it provides an overview of electrical underground distribution systems and develops concepts of underground distribution design. Topics include components, design considerations, standards, cables, cable pull calculations, vaults, trenches, 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 2001
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 underground distribution system
- Explain the requirements of an underground distribution system (design considerations).
- Discuss the economical, environmental, and technical aspects of different underground distribution systems.
- Explain the process for underground distribution system design.
- Identify standards relevant to underground distribution design.
- Identify vault and/or trench specifications.
- Select cable characteristics, such as configuration, size, designation, material, insulation, shields, and conduit type for different applications.
- Implement the cable pull calculation.
- Select transformers for underground distribution systems.
- Explain different methods of grounding for underground distribution systems.
- Describe load types and load requirements.
- Design a simple underground distribution system.
- Analyze a simple underground distribution system using available software.
- Discuss safety issues relevant to underground distribution design.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Underground Distribution System Design (ELEX 2002) 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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