TAEL-291: Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
291
Course Title
Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description

Covers the fundamentals of electrical power distribution, including substation and transmission line protection as well as construction. Also examines transmission lines, operation of distribution transformers, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, fuses, relays, and disconnects.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Introduction to Electrical Power
  2. Basic Concepts, Three Phase Review
  3. Electrical Power Distribution
  4. Distribution Transformers
  5. Instrument Transformers and Voltage Line Drops
  6. Circuit Breakers
  7. Reclosers, Sectionalizers, Fuses
  8. Relays and Disconnects
  9. Electrical Power Transmission
  10. Transmission Line Protection
  11. Transmission Line Construction
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify the different types of transformers used in a substation and their purpose in electrical power distribution.
  2. Identify the different types of circuit breakers and fuses employed in a substation distribution system.
  3. State how electrical power is transmitted and distributed including line protection devices.*
  4. Describe the different types of transmission line constructions used.
  5. Explain the operation of a substation, its layout, and construction methods.
  6. Explain how a substation is protected against faults.*
  7. Describe the application and relative ratings of reclosers and sectionalizers.*
  8. Identify and explain the operation of the different types of relays and disconnects used in a substation.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  1. Tests will be given throughout the semester.  Tests represent 65% of the course grade.
  2. Laboratory activities and performance exercises will be done where students will demonstrate an understanding of practical applications.  These will make up 10% of the course grade.
  3. A final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade
Texts

Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

 

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2014
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2014