RedVector RVI-11365

Transmission and Distribution: Focus on Distribution

Transmission and Distribution: Focus on Distribution

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11365

SME: Bobby Ward

The transmission part of a transmission and distribution system supplies electricity to substations and individual service areas. While the job of the distribution part of a T&D system is to take this electricity and supply it to individual consumers at a voltage they can use; doing this job properly requires the use of a variety of electrical devices and an intricate system of distribution lines.
 
This interactive online course will teach you about the components that make up a typical distribution system. You will learn how to recognize individual components and gain a basic understanding of the jobs they perform.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the basic components that make up a distribution system
  • Identify the basic elements common to most transformers
  • Identify the electrical and physical elements that make up a typical voltage regulator
  • Describe how a capacitor works
  • List and explain three types of distribution lines
  • Explain how circuit breakers and fuses are used in a coordinated protective system to protect feeders and laterals from the effects of faults
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Bobby Ward
Mr. Ward has worked over 35 years in the electrical transmission and distribution industry. He worked 15 years with Dillard Smith Construction Company, Six (6) years at City of Dayton Electric Department, and 15 years at the Chattanooga Electric Power Board.
 
During Bobby’s 15 years with Dillard-Smith, he provided transmission construction and maintenance services, installed and maintained substations, fiber optics, and communication towers.He also worked on numerous emergency storm restoration efforts in the Southeastern US.
 
During Bobby’s six (6) years as a City of Dayton Electric Department Lineman, his duties were performing highly skilled, journey-level distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment.He also worked on numerous emergency storm restoration efforts in the Southeastern US.
 
During Bobby’s 15 years with the Power Board, he worked in three positions. As an Overhead Journeyman Lineman, his duties included performing highly skilled, journey-level distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. As a Line Crew Supervisor, supervised a line crew performing the tasks shown in the lineman description above. And as a Line Inspector, inspected work performed by line crews to verify correct work completion. While working at the Power Board, Bobby also worked on numerous emergency storm restoration efforts in the Southeaster US.  After retirement from the power board, Mr. Ward continues to work on emergency storm restoration efforts in Southeastern US.
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