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Course Description
The Electric Power Delivery System - An Overview for Non-Engineers
This class provides non-engineers a strong, layman's understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying the design, economics and operation of electric power systems. It also addresses issues facing design, operating and management personnel of a modern electric utility system. Individuals that attend this course develop a "gut feel" for the way that the systems are built and operated. They should feel comfortable speaking with engineers from their company or the utility that they are dealing with. And they should know enough to ask follow up questions to clarify their understanding of issues being discussed. Topics covered include:
- The components, design and operation of electric utility systems.
- The drivers of system design and operation.
- Operation of the integrated system.
- The effects of industry and corporate changes over the past 20 years.
- Recent and on-going standards related issues.
- Challenges created by the evolving regulatory environment.
