EST 252 - Principles of Power Generation and Distribution

• Describe various types of electrical generation and state the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• List the elements and functions of a basic transmission system.
• List the elements and functions of a basic distribution system.
• List the voltage range common to power distribution systems.
• State the advantages and disadvantages of overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Identify typical substation components.
• Discuss grounding as it relates to this industry.
• Describe when and why transmission lines are placed underground.
• List the major components of a DC generator.
• Explain how output voltage can be varied.
• Explain the relationship of field current, field flux, and output voltage for separately excited DC generators.
• Define voltage control and voltage regulation.
• Draw the basic generator circuit.
• State the difference between a stationary armature and a stationary field generator.
• State the application of the wye-connected generators and transformers in three phase distribution systems.
• State the applications for a delta-connected circuit in three-phase distribution systems.
• Compute the voltage and current values in various parts of the wye and delta connection circuits.
• Describe the basic construction of a transformer and distinguish between primary and secondary windings.
• State the area of the NEC that determines the requirement and limitations of transformer installations.

1. Generation
2. Transmission
3. Distribution
4. Substations
5. Switches
6. Grounding
7. OH Conductors
8. UG Conductors
9. Systems Operation
10. Systems Maintenance
11. Basic Principles of Transformers
12. Physical and Electrical Characteristics of Three-Phase Alternators
13. Single-Phase AC Generation Principles
14. Operating Principles of DC Generators