The modules in this unit include and focus on: Power distribution overview, safety and reliability for HV and LV, power quality, cost control, selection of equipment, fault currents, cable sizing and de-rating, selection of transformers, switchgear VS drives and motors, earthing and earth fault loop impedance, single line diagrams, practical management of electrical assets and hands-on use of electrical engineering design software for load flow and fault studies of typical installations.

Your experience in the course will be enriched through a series of experiential learning activities through the complete project cycle to ensure that the following key learning outcomes are achieved:

·         Develop your ability to understand the key design requirements for power stations and industrial power systems.

·         Draw and describe electrical single line diagrams and describe the various equipment and components, and carry out Per Unit and MVA method hand calculations.

·         Select and size appropriate power distribution equipment and conductors.

·         Describe and apply the principles of earthing design.

·         Design and model practical power station systems using advanced electrical engineering software systems (EDSA Paladin).

·         Carry out computer power system studies for parameters such as fault level, load flow, motor start, and harmonics and earth grid design.

·         Establish effective maintenance strategies and plans for industrial power distribution installations.