ESYS 260 - Electric Utility Systems

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): ECMT 150 or permission of the instructor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Electric utility operations workers must have an understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed to homes and businesses. This course provides students with knowledge of electric power systems at a level sufficient to pursue entry level electric operations jobs. Topical coverage will include methods of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution; power system safety and OSHA 1910.269; reactance in AC circuits; power factor; distribution system over-current protection including reclosers, sectionalizers, and fuses; time-current relationships; available fault current; single-line and three-line representations of substations and distribution systems; lightening protection; system grounding; power quality problems and solutions; specifying conductor size and type; transformer operation and configuration; typical service entrance characteristics; and methods of measuring power consumption.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate workmanship in electrical installations (alternative and utility) consistent with accepted industry practices.
Demonstrate the ability to safely use equipment (safety and testing).
Observe National Electric Code compliance, including calculating wire sizes, sizing equipment, and sizing overcurrent protective devices.