301-02 - Electrical Distribution System Fundamentals

Learning objectives
- Identify the most common sources of electric power generation
- Identify the purpose of electrical distribution system design
- Identify the key principles of electrical distribution system design
- Identify the elements comprising a load area
- Identify the technologies considered in electrical distribution system design
- Identify the goals of electrical distribution system design
- Identify the organizations regulating the standards for electrical distribution systems
- Identify the most common voltage systems
- Recognize common Electrical Distribution System types and common components
Course overview
Electrical distribution system design is an intricate and involved process. Many factors must be considered during development. The Electrical Distribution System Fundamentals training course provides a basic overview of those factors by introduction electrical power distribution principles and goals, technology, common voltage class information, and common system types. It also explains the design process. Electrical Distribution System Fundamentals is part of the Distribution System training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.