ESTE 105 - Principles of Power Generation and Distribution

• Compare and contrast the various types of electrical generation and state the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Describe the elements and functions of basic transmission systems and distribution systems including the voltage range common to power distribution systems.
• Compare and contrast overhead and underground distribution systems and explain the reasons for each.
• Identify typical substation components.
• Explain grounding as it relates to the electrical industry.
• List the major components of a DC generator.
• Explain voltage control, voltage regulation and how output voltage can be varied.
• Explain the relationship of field current, field flux, and output voltage for separately excited DC generators.
• Differentiate between a stationary armature and a stationary field generator.
• Draw the basic generator circuit.
• Explain the applications of delta-connected circuits, and wye-connected generators and transformers in three-phase distribution systems.
• Calculate the voltage and current values in various parts of the wye and delta connection circuits.
• Use National Electrical Code standards to determine the requirements and limitations of transformer installations.
• Assemble transformers in a Delta and Wye configuration for a load.
• Differentiate between single-phase and three-phase circuits and panels.
• Describe connections for wye and delta uses in a three-phase application.

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. Operating Principles of DC Generators 
13. Single-Phase AC Generation Principles
14. Physical and Electrical Characteristics of Three-Phase Alternators