BLDE-207: Underground Distribution

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
BldgScien, Energy,HVAC& MSFM
Course Number
207
Course Title
Underground Distribution
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAMA-110 or higher
Catalog Course Description

Designed as an introduction to operation and maintenance of underground electrical distribution systems. Electrical theory application for various distribution cables and underground cabinet terminations, cable splicing techniques and troubleshooting of underground circuits are explored. Distribution transformer applications are discussed. Students will be able to identify and demonstrate personal and electrical safety procedures utilized in switching, isolating, testing and diagnostic applications.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Introduction to Underground Electrical Distribution Systems
  2. Safety
  3. Underground Cables, Splicing, Terminations, and Tools
  4. Installation of Underground Systems - Source and Load
  5. Grounding, Draining, and Bonding Applications
  6. Underground Distribution Transformers - Live-Front and Dead Front
  7. Fusing and Protective Devices - Principles and Application
  8. Testing and Maintenance of Underground Switchgear
  9. Underground Troubleshooting, Switching and Isolating
  10. Protective Procedures for Work on Underground Distribution Equipment
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify the various types of cables used in an underground electric field installation and their purpose in delivering quality electric service.*
  2. Identify the various types of distribution transformers and their application in providing proper current and voltage in an underground system.*
  3. Draw an electrical schematic diagram, identifying how connections are made from source to load, including cables, switch cabinets, and various protective devices.*
  4. Identify two different types of underground switching cabinets including switching procedures utilized.*
  5. Define the steps of troubleshooting an underground distribution circuit and methods for identifying fault location and isolating/restoration techniques. *
  6. Identify how a pad-mounted transformer is protected on source and load sides and disconnecting techniques.*
  7. Define the application of current transformers, voltage transformers and relay testing methods.*
  8. Identify and describe the inspection, tests, and maintenance of the various types of distribution cables and the equipment used to conduct these tests.*
  9. Describe sources of electrical and physical hazards at a transformer installation site, and methods of current /voltage protection for working on associated equipment.*
  10. Create an operating sequence for switching to de-energize and isolate an underground distribution cable.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Labs, quizzes, tests, and assignments.

Texts

To be determined by instructor.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2018