Dec 21, 2024  
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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.