Electric Distribution Systems
A course for those responsible for the construction, maintenance, operations and management of electric utility distribution systems.
Electric Distribution Systems Course (EDS)
EDS covers a utility’s electric distribution system in more depth as well as systems inside customer facilities. It is a 2-day class that is a follow-up for people who previously attended the introductory EUSO course or who have extensive electrical training. EDS covers in more detail topics like distribution substations, maintenance, testing, designs, grounding and secondary voltages provided to customers.
Who Should Attend?
EDS is designed for personnel who are responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of an electric utility's distribution system. This includes line workers, substation workers, recent electrical engineering graduates, and apprentices in all of the electrical trades.
What does EDS Cover?
Design and Engineering of Substations
Testing (meggering, hi-potting, TTR, power factor, dissolved gas)
Fault Currents - Calculation of and Use in Coordination Studies
Distribution System Design Concepts
SCADA Systems
Common Problems & Troubleshooting
Open and Loose Neutrals
Stray “Voltage”
Step and Touch Potential
Power Quality, Including the Cause and Remedies for Harmonics
Conductors
Transformers' Secondary Connections for 120/240 Delta, 120/240 Open Delta, Wild Legs, 208Y/120 & 480Y/277
Transfer Trip Systems
Ferroresonance
Wave Traps
Professional Learning Hours
EDS’ 2-day course is 16 hours.
“I love the illustrations and use of tools and field examples. This made the material a lot easier to understand.”
— CHELCO, Application Project Engineer