Industry
The Electrical Transmission System
Length: About 25 minutes
Subscription: 15 days
Cost: $49.00
Prerequisites: None
In this course you will become familiar with the components of the transmission system and the way in which the system is operated in both regulated and competitive markets. Included in the course are descriptions of key system components such as transformers, switchyards, transmission lines, substations, and monitoring and protective equipment. Also covered are NERC standards and ownership and operation of the transmission system under different market models. This module is also included in the full-length course, Electric System Fundamentals.
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- The key components of the transmission system and the function of each component
- How an electric grid is laid out
- The distinct transmission grids found in North America
- How the North American Electric Reliability Corporation works to maintain system reliability
- How market structures for regulated and deregulated markets affect ownership and operation of the transmission system
- The role of transmission
- Overview of the transmission system layout
- What transformers do and how they work
- Station transformers
- Switchyard (switches, breakers, transformers, busbar)
- Transmission lines
- Transmission substations
- Monitoring and metering equipment
- Protective equipment (circuit breakers, fuses, switches)
- How a transmission system is configured
- North American power grids
- How the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) sets standards for reliable operation
- The role of FERC in overseeing reliability
- The role of the transmission owner (TO) and entities that are TOs
- The role of the system operator and entities that are system operators
- Which regions of the U.S. operate under ISOs/RTOs
You may view this course as many times as you wish during the license period (45 days for a full-length course and 15 days for a short course). However, you may not share access to the course with anyone else. Enerdynamics will not be liable to you, or to anyone who may claim any right due to a relationship with you, for any acts or omissions in the performance of services under the terms of this license unless such acts or omissions are due to willful misconduct. With your purchase and/or use of this course you are accepting the terms of this license agreement.
This Enerdynamics online training product has been uniquely designed to offer the best value in the business. With your purchase, you will receive:
- A 45-day single user subscription (15 days for short courses) to the course: view the course material as many times and in any order you like during the subscription period.
- E-mail access to Enerdynamics: feel free to ask any questions relevant to the course material.
- Professional audio and animated content developed by experienced education professionals: this is not a page turner!
- Online exercises and interactions: designed to cement your understanding.
- Reference materials: a list of acronyms and a glossary that you can view online with your course.
- Expert instruction: this course was developed by professionals with decades of energy experience in the industry.
- Full-color presentations: our seminars are carefully designed for maximum impact and interest.
- Learn anytime and anywhere: wherever you have Internet access.
- Your satisfaction is guaranteed: so you have nothing to lose!
Contact us at 866-765-5432 or 'info' for more information.
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