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Fundamentals of Overhead Distribution Systems

March 18 - 20, 2025 Online :: Central Time

“EUCI does a great job of bringing real-world examples and references into the classroom.”

Sales Director, Landis & Gyr

“Far exceeded my expectations. Taught by true professionals in their industry.”

COO, Universal Electric

“As a young engineer in the transmission and distribution industry, and having only one year of experience, this course provided fantastic information (both technical and non-technical) for me to advance my learning curve.”

Assistant Civil Engineer, Burns & McDonnell
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“As a Sales Specialist working in sales operations, I am immersed daily with buzzwords that describe the fruits of distribution systems. Yet I haven’t understood where the seeds of these systems stemmed from unit the EUCI course. I now have a better general understanding of distribution systems and feel more comfortable diving into the weeds of the purpose, design, implementation, and maintenance of such systems. Two and a half years into my job has provided learning by immersion, yet this course immerses me into learning, and provides a balance of theory and application.”

Sales Specialist, Landis & Gyr

 “This was a very valuable course. I wish that I had taken it 10 years ago.”

Director of Research & Energy Tech, Vectren

“Very good course for non-technical persons in the distribution field. I would also recommend for new engineers in the field. Gave a good overview into what’s on a distribution network, why it’s there, what it does and some of the emerging things in the industry.”

Distribution Engineer, The Barbados Light & Power Company

“As a DOT Utility Engineer, it is good to have a general knowledge of various utility systems, design requirements, and operating requirements. This class provided that for overhead distribution without going too deep into the engineering and design. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to understand the overhead distribution side of the world that does not have an electrical background or understanding.”

Utilities Engineer, Delaware Department of Transportation

“Recommend this course for everybody. It is a good refresher on overhead distribution.”

Utilities Engineer, CPUC

“The best resource I have seen for comprehensive introduction to the overhead distribution system.”

Industry Director, NEMA

“The EUCI Overhead Distribution Systems course was very informative. The presenters kept the course flowing at a good pace. They were engaging and kept my interest by inserting stories from their past experiences in this industry.”

Regional Manager, City Light & Power

“Great class for anyone entering the distribution engineer field. Well-rounded course covering the many aspects to design distribution.”

Engineering and Planning Supervisor, Bear Valley Electric

“This class was great. It is perfect for anyone wanting to know about overhead electricity distribution. Highly recommend it.”

Manager AMI Deployment, Commonwealth Edison

“There was a lot of great information and something for everyone from someone new to the industry to someone that has worked in the industry for years.”

Project Manager, Pieperline

This course will introduce and provide non-technical people with the basics of the overhead distribution system and all the general components that make up the system. Topics that are involved in the design, construction, operation, reliability, protection and maintenance of overhead distribution, as well as safety awareness will be discussed in detail.  Register now for this course which allows people who are not distribution engineers to know enough to oversee projects or simply have a better understanding of the system.

Learning Outcomes

  • Review the power system from generator to customer and where distribution fits in
  • Discover how a distribution system works and system configurations
  • Expand on the functions of the system of reliability, power quality, protection and voltage regulation
  • List the various equipment components that make up the system in the design sections
  • Explain the purpose of downguys and their components
  • Review the what, the why, and the how of overhead system construction in three sections
  • Discuss the operation considerations of protection and reliability
  • Explore challenges in system operation
  • Review utility approaches to improving reliability
  • Discuss methods and practices for modernizing the overhead distribution system
  • Expand on the importance and methods of safety and operating a safe system

Register

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Individual attendee(s)$ 1195.00 each
Volume pricing also available

Individual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility

Pack of 5 attendees$ 5,075.00 (15% discount)
Pack of 10 attendees$ 9,560.00 (20% discount)
Pack of 20 attendees$ 17,925.00 (25% discount)

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before February 14, 2025 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Day one

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Day two

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Day three

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Agenda

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Central Time

Online

Log In and Welcome

8:15 AM

Adjourn for the day

12:00 PM

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Log In and Welcome

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Timing

Distribution – What is it?

  • The power system from generator to customer
  • Major types of distribution systems
  • Overhead
  • Underground
  • Network
  • Typical distribution system configurations
  • Feeders
  • Branch lines
  • Descending hierarchy                                                                        

Electrical Concepts Part 1

  • Voltages
  • Amps
  • Resistance
  • Single-phase and three-phase
  • Impedance                                                                           

Electrical Concepts Part 2

  • Power quality
  • Voltage drop
  • Flicker
  • Harmonics
  • Power factor
  • Voltage regulation

Electrical Concepts Part 3

Transformers

  • What they are - how they work
  • Three-phase configurations
  • Photo quiz

Agenda

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Central Time

Online

Log In

8:15 AM

Adjourn for the day

12:00 PM

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Log In

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Timing

Design Considerations – Codes and Standards

  • Codes and regulations
    • National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
    • Other regulatory agencies
  • Standards
  • Crew considerations

Construction – Major Materials

  • Poles
  • Crossarms
  • Conductors
  • Insulators
  • Equipment

Construction – Smaller Line Hardware

Pole Hardware

  • Nuts
    • Bolts
    • Washers
    • Additional hardware
  • Connectors
  • Ties

Construction – Pole Top Assemblies

  • Horizontal
  • Vertical configurations

Construction – Alternate Configurations

  • Narrow
  • Alley arm
  • Underbuild
  • Tree wire
  • Birds

Design Considerations – Conductors

  • Mechanical and electrical
    • Equipment sizing
    • Sag
    • Tensions
    • Clearances

Design Considerations – Guying

  • Downguys
    • Guy attachments
    • Guy wire
    • Anchors

Agenda

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Central Time

Online

Log In

8:15 AM

Adjourn for the day

12:00 PM

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Log In

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Timing

Design Considerations – Planning Perspective

  • System analysis
    • Load flow and power quality
    • Line and equipment loading
  • System planning
    • Projecting future new loads
    • Modeling the future system

Other considerations

Operating Considerations – System Protection

  • System protection
    • What line faults are
    • Devices used to handle fault conditions
    • System protection schemes
  • Special situations
    • Distributed generation
    • Disruptive loads
  • Public perceptions and pressures                  

Operating Considerations -- Improving Reliability

  • Switching and protective devices
  • Automated switching and reconfigurations
  • Automated outage reporting
  • Storm hardening                                                                   

Modernizing the System

  • Resilience
  • Sensors
  • Meters
  • R&D programs                                     

Operating Considerations -- Safety

  • Electrical considerations
    • Public safety
    • Employee safety
    • Stray voltage

Instructor

Wes is a Senior Project Engineer for POWER Engineers, St. Petersburg, FL and holds a BSEE from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology.

Wes has over 40 years of experience with distribution systems including over 20 years with a Florida utility, private consulting, and working with POWER Engineers. He has developed standards, taught distribution design, directed line crews, and led multiple complex design projects. He has served in leadership positions on numerous technical committees.  He is currently technical lead for major distribution projects with POWER Engineers.

Wes Spencer

Senior Project Engineer

POWER Engineers, Inc.

Continuing Education Credits

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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.1 CEUs for this event

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Power Point presentations will be used for all learning outcomes

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 12.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers
  • Outside Applications Engineers
  • Presidents and CEOs
  • Asset Management
  • Safety Officers
  • Project Managers
  • Utility Sales
  • Line Engineers
  • Regulatory Analysts
  • General Managers
  • Business Development Managers
  • General Appraisers
  • Product Managers
  • Operations and Planning Managers
  • Utilities Engineers
  • Executive Directors
  • Facilities and Utilities Managers
  • Hardware Engineers
  • Hardware Engineering Managers
  • Real Estate Managers
  • Quantitative Analysts
  • Managers, Data Analytics
  • Data Scientists
  • Unit Managers
  • Program Consultants
  • Designers - Electrical Line Engineering