Transmission and Distribution Notes

STRUCTURE OF POWER SYSTEM

Basic Electric Power and Structure of Power System
Components and Elements of Power System
Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power
Distribution Systems
AC and DC Distribution
Overhead Vs Underground Power System
Design Considerations in Distribution System
A.C. Distribution -Introduction
Types of D.C. Distributors
EHVAC and HVDC Transmission System
Merits & Demerits of HVDC

TRANSMISSION LINE PARAMETERS

Spiraling and Bundle Conductor Effect
Concept of Self-GMD and Mutual-GMD
Skin Effect
Proximity Effect
Capacitance of a Single Phase Two-Wire Line
Types of Conductor
Corona

MODELLING AND PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION 

Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines
Long Transmission Lines
Circle Diagrams - Transmission line
Surge Impedance Loading
Voltage Control - Introduction
Location of Voltage Control Equipment
Ferranti Effect

INSULATORS AND CABLES

Insulator - Introduction
Types of Insulator
String Efficiency
Testing of Insulator and its types
Construction of Cables
Insulating Materials For Cables
Classification of Cables
Grading of Cables

MECHANICAL DESIGN OF LINES AND GROUNDING

Mechanical Design of Transmission Line
Tower spotting - Mechanical Design of Lines and Grounding
Towers and Type of Towers - Mechanical Design of Lines and Grounding
Substation: Classification and Layout
Types of Neutral Grounding