SUMMER
2010 IEEE TUTORIAL
Location: Duke Energy, Energy Center Phase I, Charlotte, NC
Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010
This one-day course is intended to give non-engineering professionals a better understanding of electric power systems planning, operations and regulatory frameworks. Basic electrical terminology and concepts are explained in simple to understand terms with regard to design, construction, operations and maintenance of power plants substations and transmission and distribution lines. Basic electrical safety concepts are included. New information on Solar and Wind power has been added to the course.
² Regulatory Affairs, Legislators, Commission Staff Professionals,
² Power Brokers, Power Marketers, Consumer Groups and related organizations,
² Policy Makers, Public Affairs Administrators, Legal Councils, Media Communications Staff Experts,
² Energy Agency Leaders, Business Executives, Education Institution Board Members,
² Utility Management, or anyone interested in learning about electric power systems.
Participants gain more insight into the concerns of engineers, the demands of regulators and consumer groups and a perspective of how these factors play a major role in the operation of today’s electric power systems. This course will help participants become more productive and proactive in professional situations. Attendees receive IEEE certificates of course completion and PDHs.
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Introduction and
Brief History
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Fundamentals of
Electric Power
Discussion of how natural recourses such as coal, gas, water, solar, wind, etc.
are converted into useable electrical energy.
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Generation (including
solar and wind) and Transmission
The operation of generation plants, substations and transmission lines are
explained plus how these systems work together to efficiently transport
electrical power long distances.
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Distribution and
Utilization
Power delivery to residential, commercial and industrial customers is explained
including emergency backup generators.
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Power System
Protection
Design concepts of power system protective relaying and coordination are
explained for local and interconnected systems.
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Power System
Operation
How electric power systems are monitored, controlled and operated under normal
and abnormal conditions, including the use of telecommunications channels are
included in this course.
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Interconnection and
Regulation
The benefits of interconnected power systems and regulatory requirements of
electric power systems are discussed.
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