Utility Distribution System Planning

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Utility Distribution System Planning

Assuring Reliability and Cost Effectiveness

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
04-08 Aug 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
03-07 Nov 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
21-25 Jul 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
13-17 Oct 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

This Utility Distribution System Planning training course focuses on the process of designing an electrical utility distribution system that ensures adequacy, reliability, and cost-efficiency. The course begins with an overview of the distribution system and its core components. It then delves into the planning process, exploring each step in detail and highlighting its significance in achieving optimal results. A comprehensive analysis of engineering economics is also included to ensure the infrastructure is cost-effective. As planning is driven by changes in load, the course covers how to conduct and interpret load forecasts. Lastly, it discusses methods for measuring and quantifying reliability, allowing for an accurate assessment of the distribution system’s performance.

With rising customer expectations for greater reliability and lower costs, this trend is likely to continue for decades. Effective planning techniques offer a way to meet these demands while positioning utilities to adapt to future needs. This course presents established planning strategies that benefit both utilities and their customers.

This training course will feature:

  • Distribution System and Equipment Overview
  • The Planning Process
  • Engineering Economics
  • Load Forecasting
  • Reliability Assessment

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Specify optimum distribution system topologies and equipment
  • Conduct comprehensive planning studies
  • Perform the calculations necessary to economically justify system improvement projects
  • Implement and interpret load forecasts for distribution system studies
  • Quantify reliability and assess progress toward achieving reliability goals

Designed for

This Utility Distribution System Planning training course is designed for utility or consulting engineers and technicians involved in the planning and/or design of distribution facilities. If you are beginning a career in this area, this training course will be of great benefit to you. Prerequisite knowledge necessary to succeed in this course includes a basic familiarity with utility power distribution.

This Utility Distribution System Planning training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Engineers and technicians new to the electric utility industry
  • Intermediate-level engineers and technicians responsible for utility distribution planning and design
  • Professionals involved with improving distribution system reliability
  • Utility engineers and consultants who conduct load forecasts and studies
  • Engineers tasked with assessing the performance of power distribution systems

Learning Methods

This Utility Distribution System Planning training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes incorporating case studies and scenarios from numerous utilities as well as classroom exercises to engage the delegates in planning strategies and methods. Goals and objectives for a comprehensive system plan will be studied, balancing system performance with economics. Increases in reliability will be deliberated and realistic means of achieving improved reliability goals will be explored.

The Course Outline

Day One: System and Equipment Overview
  • System Objectives and Hierarchy
  • System Topologies and Service Areas
  • True System Costs
  • Substation Equipment
  • Feeder Equipment
  • The Need to Automate
Day Two: The Planning Process
  • Evaluation Methods and Criteria
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Planning Horizons
  • Planning Methods
  • Four-Step Process
  • Lead Times
Day Three: Engineering Economics
  • Time Value of Money
  • Cash Flow Constraints
  • Cost of Losses
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Asset Management
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance
Day Four: Load Forecasting
  • Objectives of Small-Area Load Forecasting
  • Informal Methods
  • Simple Trending
  • Sophisticated Trending
  • Simulation Methods
  • Putting it All Together
Day Five: Reliability Assessment
  • Definitions of Industry-Standard Reliability Terms
  • Reliability Indices
  • Relationship between System Protection and Reliability
  • Effects of Design and Operation on Reliability
  • Intelligent System Components
  • Reliability Improvement due to Automation

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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