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IEEE Red Book, Part 2

Timothy L. O'Hearn, PE


Course Outline

This 12-hour course provides for the second part of a thorough study of the recommended practices for power distribution and the methods commonly used in electrical system design. A thorough study of basic electrical power system considerations is covered.

The course materials are based entirely on the "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993. The student will be required to have access to a copy of "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with:

Intended Audience

The intended audience is professional electrical engineers, project managers, and project engineers, involved in the analysis, engineering, and design of industrial and commercial power systems.


Benefit to Attendees


The course material provides a better understanding of the recommended practices and methods involved in the design of electrical distribution systems. The course material can be used as a reference source during the design of electrical power distribution at industrial facilities.

Course Introduction

This course provides for the first part of a thorough study of recommended practices for power distribution and the methods commonly used in electrical system design. A thorough analysis of basic electrical power system considerations is covered. The topics covered are: system planning, voltage considerations, electrical conservation through energy management, industrial substations - plant utility interface considerations, and cost estimating of industrial power systems.

The course materials are based entirely on selected chapters within the "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of or have access to a copy of IEEE Std. 141-1993 "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants". This standard is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical engineers involved in power system engineering and design should be familiar with and utilize this standard.


Course Content

The purpose of the course is to provide the second part of a thorough study of the recommended practice. Then the standard can be used in the future as a reference tool for the design of electrical distribution systems at industrial facilities. You are required to obtain a copy and study the selected Chapters of "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993.

The recommended practice, commonly known as the "IEEE Red Book" is intended as a practical guide for engineers and designers that are responsible for the design of electric power systems in industrial facilities.

The IEEE Red Book is a useful reference tool that every practicing electrical engineering professional should have access to.

The "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993 can be purchased from the following websites:

http://shop.ieee.com/
http://www.global.ihs.com/


For this course, you are required to study the following ten chapters of the "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993:

Chapter 4 - Short-circuit current calculations
Chapter 5 - Application and coordination of protective devices
Chapter 6 - Surge voltage protection
Chapter 7- Grounding
Chapter 8 - Power factor and related considerations
Chapter 9 - Harmonics in power systems
Chapter 10 - Power switching, transformation, and motor control apparatus
Chapter 11 - Instruments and meters
Chapter 12 - Cable systems
Chapter 13 - Busways


Course Summary

This course provides for the first part of a thorough study of recommended practices for power distribution and the methods commonly used in electrical system design. A thorough analysis of basic electrical power system considerations is covered. The engineering function is generally more than furnishing of design and specifications and this function becomes especially important when the user/owner of the power distribution system employs an engineering firm to support the electrical distribution development. Use of this design guide will usually result in an economical approach from a system standpoint. Technical advances and changes in codes and standards that could cause some of the material in this course to become obsolete continue to proliferate in the industry and therefore the user needs to continue to stay up to date with the changing technologies.

The course materials are based entirely on selected chapters within the "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", IEEE Std. 141-1993. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of or have access to a copy of IEEE Std. 141-1993 "IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants". This standard is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical engineers involved in power system engineering and design should be familiar with and utilize this standard.


Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

http://www.ansi.com/
http://www.ieee.com/
http://www.nfpa.com
http://www.nema.com


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.