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Duration
12 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Electrical Engineering | Electrical Technology | Power Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Electrical Power Distribution Technology

Program Overview

The Electrical Power Distribution program provides a comprehensive overview of the power distribution systems used in industrial, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. This program covers aspects of the distribution system, protection, distribution automation, and independent power generation. It also focuses on switchgear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, grounding, lightning protection, and network systems.


The program enhances participants' knowledge and skills required for employment in the electrical distribution sector. The participants will be introduced to the design methods in compliance with the IEEE standards and Canadian Electrical Code and will learn how to perform design calculations and system analysis by using industry-standard software.


The participants also will be engaged in the project work which will involve all aspects of the system design process. They will be configuring single-line diagrams, performing design calculations, preparing equipment selection datasheets, sizing the major electrical equipment, and selecting equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchboards, motor control centers from reputed North American suppliers.


The program includes in-depth classroom lectures, demonstrations, and case studies. All courses in the program are taught by practicing professionals, ensuring that the program content is both practical and current.


Career Opportunities

After the successful completion of the program, the graduates will find employment opportunities with consulting engineering companies, large contracting companies, inspection agencies, large equipment manufacturers, and utility companies.


Courses in this program:

  • Electrical Power Distribution I
  • Electrical Power Distribution II
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • Engineering CAD
  • Engineering Project Management
  • Maintenance Management
  • Canadian Industrial Practices and Workplace Culture

Program Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will gain proficiency in the area of management, operation, and maintenance of power distribution systems.


Core Competency:

Upon completion of this program, participants will:


  • Understand the best practices, technical, and regulatory requirements for power distribution in industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.
  • Understand organization of the Canadian Electrical Code, methods of estimating electrical load, sizing of components, and calculation of space requirements.
  • Recognize engineering solutions for distribution of electrical power, protection of power distribution systems, operation of different components of the system.
  • Recognize purpose, function, ratings, and special problems of the key components of electrical systems.

Skills

Graduates will be able to provide design inputs and oversee set up, operation, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.


Core Competency:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:


  • Use AutoCAD Electrical software to produce single-line diagrams, power distribution layouts, lighting design, instrumentation, heat tracing, grounding, cable tray, and other layouts.
  • Prepare specifications for design, installation, operation, protection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
  • Prepare electrical data sheets, technical specifications, and technical bid evaluations.
  • Perform calculations, determine required sizes, ampacities, and ratings of electrical components of power distribution systems in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
  • Set up safe operational settings of power distribution systems and oversee their operation, maintenance, and ad-hoc servicing.
  • Provide project oversight and authorize on-site changes in order to resolve emerging issues and maintain as-built drawings and update when modifications are completed.
  • Maintain critical power distribution system information, drawings, files, spreadsheets, and records.

Course Outlines

1. Electrical Power Distribution I

  • Lesson 1.1: Estimation of Electrical Load and Design of Single Line Diagram
  • Lesson 1.2: Short Circuit Calculation
  • Lesson 1.3: Protection of Electrical Systems
  • Lesson 1.4: Protective Relays and Instrument Transformers
  • Lesson 1.5: Selection and Application of Fuses
  • Lesson 1.6: Selection and Application of Circuit Breakers
  • Lesson 1.7: Grounding and Ground Fault Protection
  • Lesson 1.8: Team Project I
  • Lesson 1.9: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

2. Electrical Power Distribution II

  • Lesson 2.1: Design Feeders
  • Lesson 2.2: Secondary Unit Substations
  • Lesson 2.3: Motor Starters and Motor Control Centers
  • Lesson 2.4: Branch Circuits and Feeders for Motors
  • Lesson 2.5: Branch Circuits and Computed Loads for Lighting and Receptacles
  • Lesson 2.6: System Coordination
  • Lesson 2.7: Team Project I
  • Lesson 2.8: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

3. Canadian Electrical Code

  • Lesson 3.1: Electrical Code Overview, Wire and Cable Applications (Sections 4, 12, and 36)
  • Lesson 3.2: Grounding and Bonding (Sections 10 & 36)
  • Lesson 3.3: Protection and Control (Section 14)
  • Lesson 3.4: Fire Alarm Systems and Pumps, Swimming Pools, Motor Applications (Section 32, 68, and 28)
  • Lesson 3.5: High Voltage Substations and Lines (Sections 36 & 26)
  • Lesson 3.6: Hazardous Locations (Section 18), Emergency Systems (Section 46)
  • Lesson 3.7: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

4. Engineering CAD

  • Lesson 4.1: Basic AutoCAD Electrical
  • Lesson 4.2: Schematic Editing, Components, and Reports
  • Lesson 4.3: Panel Layouts
  • Lesson 4.4: Settings and Configurations
  • Lesson 4.5: Custom Components and Data
  • Lesson 4.6: Automation and Advanced Tools
  • Lesson 4.7: PLC Modules
  • Lesson 4.8: Team Project I
  • Lesson 4.9: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

5. Maintenance Management

  • Lesson 5.1: Effective Maintenance Practices
  • Lesson 5.2: Maintenance Staffing and Processes
  • Lesson 5.3: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Part I
  • Lesson 5.4: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Part II
  • Lesson 5.5: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Part III
  • Lesson 5.6: Maintenance Administration
  • Lesson 5.7: Course Overview and Exam Preparation

6. Canadian Industrial Practice & Workplace Culture

  • Lesson 6.1: Good Industrial Practices
  • Lesson 6.2: Work Safety
  • Lesson 6.3: Canadian Workplace Culture and Cultural Intelligence
  • Lesson 6.4: Getting Job Ready and Keeping the Job
  • Lesson 6.5: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Skills
  • Lesson 6.6: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

7. Project Management

  • Lesson 7.1: Introduction, Project Life Cycle, and Management Processes
  • Lesson 7.2: Initiating a Project
  • Lesson 7.3: Project Scope Planning
  • Lesson 7.4: Project Scheduling and Budgeting
  • Lesson 7.5: Planning Project Integration
  • Lesson 7.6: Executing a Project
  • Lesson 7.7: Monitoring & Controlling a Project
  • Lesson 7.8: Closing a Project
  • Lesson 7.9: Life Cycle Cost
  • Lesson 7.10: Tendering Process
  • Lesson 7.11: Contracting Process
  • Lesson 7.12: Course Overview, Exam Preparation, and Final Exam

Program Outline

Outline:

  • Electrical Power Distribution I
  • Estimation of Electrical Load and Design of single of Single Line Diagram
  • Short Circuit Calculation
  • Protection of electrical systems
  • Protective Relays and Instrument Transformers
  • Selection and Application of fuses
  • Selection and Application of circuit Breakers
  • Grounding and ground Fault Protection
  • Team Project I
  • Course Overview, Exam Preparation and Final Exam
  • Electrical power distribution II
  • Design Feeders
  • Secondary Unit Substations
  • Motor Starters and Motor Control Centers
  • Branch Circuits and Feeders For Motors
  • Branch Circuits and Computed Loads For Lighting and Receptacles
  • System Coordination
  • Team Project I
  • Course Overview, Exam Preparation and Final Exam
  • Canadian electrical code
  • Electrical Code Overview, Wire and Cable Applications (Sections 4, 12 and 36)
  • Grounding and Bounding (sections 10 & 36)
  • Protection and Control (Section 14)
  • Fire Alarm Systems and Pumps, Swimming Pools, motor Applications (Section 32, 68 and 28)
  • High Voltage Substations and Lines (Sections 36 & 26)
  • Hazardous Locations (section 18), Emergency Systems (Section 46)
  • Course Overview, Exam Preparation and Final Exam
  • Engineering CAD
  • Basic AutoCAD Electrical
  • Schematic Editing, Components and Reports
  • Panel layouts
  • Settings and Configurations
  • Custom Components and Data
  • Automation and Advanced Tools
  • PLC Modules
  • Team Project I
  • Course Overview, Exam Preparation and Final Exam
  • Custom Components and Data
  • Automation and Advanced Tools
  • PLC Modules
  • Team Project I
  • Course Overview, Exam Preparation and Final Exam
  • Maintenance management
  • Effective maintenance Practices
  • Maintenance Staffing and Processes
  • Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Part I
  • Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Part II
  • Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Part III
  • Maintenance Administration
  • Course Overview and Exam preparation
  • Canadian industrial practice & workplace culture
  • Good Industrial Practices
  • Work Safety
  • Canadian Workplace Culture and Cultural Intelligence
  • Getting Job ready and Keeping the job
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Skills
  • Course Overview, exam preparation and Final exam
  • Project management
  • Introduction, Project Life cycle and Management Processes
  • Initiating a project
  • Project scope planning
  • Project scheduling and budgeting
  • Planning project integration
  • Executing a project
  • Monitoring & controlling a project
  • Closing a project
  • Life cycle cost
  • Tendering process

Teaching:

  • Teaching Methods: The program includes in-depth classroom lectures, demonstrations and case studies.
  • All courses in the program are taught by practicing professionals, ensuring that the program content is both practical and current.

Careers:

  • Career Opportunities: After the successful completion of the program, the graduates will find employment opportunities with consulting engineering companies, large contracting companies, inspection agencies, large equipment manufacturers and utility companies.
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