TRAINING COURSE:
Transmission and Distribution: Introduction to Transmission and Distribution Systems
Course Category: Transmission and Distribution
Course description: The purpose of this interactive online course is to teach participants how transmission and distribution (T&D) systems generally deliver to customers the power produced by power plants. The course describes how the major components of a T&D system function and how electricity flows through these components on its journey from the power plant to customers. At the conclusion of this course, participants should have a basic understanding of how transmission and distribution systems operate. They should be able to identify the basic components of a transmission and distribution system and explain their functions. They should also be able to describe the flow path from a power plant, through a typical T&D system, to the customer.
Course syllabus:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the major components of a transmission and distribution system
- Define the terms “voltage,” “current,” “resistance,” and “power”
- State the basic function of a power plant
- State the general function of a switchyard
- Describe the major components of a typical switchyard
- Explain the functions of transmission lines in a typical transmission and distribution system
- Describe the major components of transmission lines
- Explain the function of a substation
- Describe the major components of a typical substation
- Describe the major components of a distribution system
- Explain how electricity travels through a typical distribution system to reach customers
*This course is discounted for NATE members.
