Electric Power Distribution System

Course details

This course will cover all aspects of power distribution, including system planning, equipment selection and application, system grounding, protection and conformity with electrical code requirements, etc.

Course Objectives:

The key components of the distribution system and the function of each component

• The different types of distribution lines and when and why each is used
• How the distribution system is designed to balance reliability and cost
• How distribution system design choices are made.

You will learn:

• The key components of the distribution system and the function of each component
• The different types of distribution lines and when and why each is used
• How the distribution system is designed to balance reliability and cost
• How distribution system design choices are made.
• Participants will work under instructor guidance to develop a power distribution system single line diagram for a typical industrial plant.

Course Outline:

• Systems for Electrical Power Distribution
• Main components of distribution system
• Load characteristics
• Demand and demand factors.
• Utilization and diversity factors
• Maximum demand
• Connected, load factors and load growth.
• Distribution transformers
• Distribution substation
• Sub-station bus schemes.
• Rating of a distribution substation
• Primary and secondary distribution systems
• Voltage drop, power factor improvement, power loss, and voltage regulation
• Distribution system protection and fault types

Itinerary:

• Enjoy your stay in Egypt! We have prepared for you some recreational activities beside your course schedule:
• Arrival to Cairo Airport or Alex. Airport- Transfer to Hotel
• Visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Visit to Jewelry family of Muhammad Ali Pasha Palace
• Tour to Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx