Power System Basics for Non-Engineers Courses
This seminar is intended for the non-power system engineer and others who want to develop a basic understanding of power systems, their components, and how they fit and act together within a power system. With the recently announced sale of Hydro One transmission assets, this seminar will also benefit those buying the assets and wanting a better understanding of how the transmission system works and fits into the power system. Overall concepts of power system design and operation will be stressed as they lead to an understanding of the hows and whys of power system design and operation. The seminar is devoid of mathematics. However, a basic understanding of high school algebra and physics is required. Fundamental concepts are emphasized.
Learning Outcomes
A major goal of the course is to give you the knowledge to ask the right questions and to clarify your understanding of the issues discussed with utility professionals.
- Discuss how a Power System is Planned and the Planning Drivers
- Review the basics of electricity
- Explain components of the power system and how they work together
- Discuss design and operation of electric utility systems
- Identify drivers of system design and operation
- Discuss the operation of the integrated system
- Review performance and reliability standards
- Discuss regulatory requirements
- Identify issues related to standards
- Review the energy markets
- Discuss keeping up with the ever-changing regulatory and market environment
A major goal of the course is to give you the knowledge to ask the right questions and to clarify your understanding of the issues discussed with utility professionals.
- Discuss how a Power System is Planned and the Planning Drivers
- Review the basics of electricity
- Explain components of the power system and how they work together
- Discuss design and operation of electric utility systems
- Identify drivers of system design and operation
- Discuss the operation of the integrated system
- Review performance and reliability standards
- Discuss regulatory requirements
- Identify issues related to standards
- Review the energy markets
- Discuss keeping up with the ever-changing regulatory and market environment