UTIL 1240 - Underground Distribution Systems I

4.5 Credits

Students are introduced to URD systems, underground cables, and apparatus. Students learn various termination techniques and construct a model URD system in the lab.

Prerequisites: (4) UTIL 1010, UTIL 1020, UTIL 1030 and UTIL 1110 all must be completed with a grade of C or better or instructor approval

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 1.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify types of conductors and equipment used in underground distribution.
Review mapping systems used in U.D.
Review of proper tools used in U.D.
Practice termination of wire.
Discuss types of U.D. installations.
Discuss personnel protective grounding.
Discuss over voltage and over current protection.
Review safety from NESCA to OSHA.

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