ELM 2050 - Power Distribution

Clock Hours: 30

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed for use with the Nida Model 360S training console. The course introduces the student to 3-Phase Fundamentals and Power Transmission & Distribution Fundamentals. Other courseware topics include 3-Phase & Single-Phase Service Feeds, Power Transmission & Distribution Maintenance, and Power Grid Troubleshooting, all taking a “systems thinking” approach with an emphasis on hands-on troubleshooting.

Student Learning Outcomes:
3-Phase Fundamentals

Express the use of 3-phase power.
Describe the operation of an AC generator.
Describe the differences between 3-phase and single-phase services.
Describe the difference between 50 Hz and 60 Hz power.
Describe the operation of inverters.
Read a 3-phase power transmission block diagram.
Operate a 3-phase power transmission and distribution system.
Verify the presence of 3-phase power using an oscilloscope.

Power Transmission and Distribution Fundamentals

Express the need for power transmission and distribution.
Describe the use of a power transmission system.
Give a brief description of power distribution.
Discuss power stabilization techniques.
Describe the operation of grid-tie interfacing.
Recognize tools used on power transmission and distribution systems.
Recognize safe maintenance methods.
Initialize a power transmission and distribution system using default settings.
Validate system operation using sensors, monitors, and display devices.
Power down the power transmission and distribution system.

3-Phase and Single-Phase Service Feeds

Analyze the use of 3-phase service feeds.
Describe 3-phase service feeds.
Analyze the use of single-phase service feeds.
Describe single-phase service feeds.
Initialize a power distribution system using default settings.
Analyze 3-phase service feeds.
Analyze single-phase service feeds.
Power down the power transmission and distribution system.

Power Transmission and Distribution Maintenance

Recognize power transmission and distribution preventive/scheduled maintenance routines.
Describe physical inspection techniques for power transmission and distribution systems (visual and sound).
Recognize power transmission and distribution unscheduled maintenance routines.
Describe when unscheduled maintenance is necessary.
Initialize a power transmission and distribution system using default settings.
Perform a power transmission and distribution system operational check.
Show proper use of measurement devices.
Examine power transmission and distribution system fault isolation procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to diagnose a defective subsystem in a power transmission and distribution system using fault isolation procedures.

Power Grid Troubleshooting

Examine the troubleshooting process for power transmission and distribution systems.
Set up a power transmission and distribution system hardware following a given procedure.
Initialize a power transmission and distribution system with default settings.
Perform a power transmission and distribution system operational check.
Show proper use of measurement devices.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain a power transmission and distribution system.
Power down a power transmission and distribution system.