Electricity Distribution

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Free Online Course: Electricity Distribution provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 7 weeks long, 1-2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Electricity Distribution is taught by Aaron Danner.

Overview
  • In this class, learners will learn all about electricity infrastructure, including electricity generation, transmission, use and safety. The focus is on actual installations, so students can learn about electrical substations, 3-phase power distribution, typical power plant voltages, large transformers, as well as single-phase, split-phase, and 3-phase circuit breaker boxes and wiring setups found around the world. Learners will understand the importance of AC in an electricity grid, as well as grounding/earthing, pole transformer setups, as well as residual current/ground fault interrupt and safety setups and lightning protection.

Syllabus
  • Week 1: Introduction (4 videos)

    Week 2: Circuit Breakers and Residual Current Devices (7 videos)

    Week 3: Polyphase power (6 videos)

    Week 4: 3-phase transformers (3 videos)

    Week 5: Split-phase power (3 videos)

    Week 6: Electricity generation (5 videos)

    Week 7: Electricity distribution (6 videos)