Planned Maintenance

Power System Elements

This three-day course provides a general overview of the components that make up the Power Grid. Topics of discussion include:

  • major components of generating plants and their inter-relationship,
  • steam, nuclear, hydro, combustion turbine, wind, and solar unit operation theory
  • transmission system components, conductor types, support structures, substation components, and other devices needed to support its operation
  • general design and operation of relay schemes used to offer protection to the various components the electrical grid

This is an introductory course designed for individuals with limited electrical background.

Course Details


MOC Generation Dispatcher
Transmission Owners/Operators
In Person
Electrical Theory
  • Generating Unit Basics 
  • Transmission Facilities 
  • Bus and Transformer Relays
  • System Loads




NERC Approved:
Yes
NERC ILA #:
PJM_030_PJMFUNPS4
NERC Total CEH:
14
Standards CEH:
0
Simulation CEH:
1
EOP CEH:
0

If you would like to see this course scheduled in the near future, click "Add to LMS wish list" to access the LMS.
There is no charge to PJM Members or Governmental Entities. Non-Members are charged a nominal fee. Please contact Training Support for more details. All training materials will be provided.