BLDE-282: Substation Operation and Maintenance

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
BldgScien, Energy,HVAC& MSFM
Course Number
282
Course Title
Substation Operation and Maintenance
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, its equivalent, or higher.
Catalog Course Description

Introduces the operation and maintenance of substations and switchyards, and discusses commonly used equipment and and the roles of various field personnel. Topics include safety practices, power transformers, circuit breakers, system performance, and substation batteries.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Safety
  2. Power Transformers
  3. Circuit Breakers
  4. System Performance
  5. Substation Batteries
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify the various types of transformers.*
  2. Identify the various types of circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, and fuses and their function in a substation distribution system.*
  3. Draw an electrical power-flow diagram, including how electricity is distributed from source to load, and line protective devices.
  4. Describe the different types of substation and switchyard configurations utilized.
  5. Describe the function of substation DC control systems.
  6. Describe the steps of a substation switching operation and methods of restoration.
  7. Describe how a substation is protected against fault conditions.*
  8. Describe the application and relative sequence of reclosers, sectionalizers, and fuses.*
  9. Identify and describe the operation of the various types of capacitors, reactors, and fused disconnects utilized in a substation.*
  10. Identify safe isolation for work and maintenance of substation equipment, and explain how they can be isolated utilizing appropriate test equipment.*
  11. Demonstrate grounding methods and levels of fault current protection for substations.
  12. Create an operating sequence for isolating, testing, and inspection of a substation breaker.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

As a part of this course, students will be assessed through:

  • Quizzes
  • Tests
  • Labs
  • Assignments
Texts

To be determined by instructor.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Winter 2018