UTIL 2240 - Underground Distribution Systems II

4.5 Credits

Students learn construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of underground distribution systems including trenching and termination, primary and secondary cables.

Prerequisites: (4) UTIL 1240, UTIL 2020, UTIL 2110 and UTIL 2210 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 of proper tools used in U.D.
Discuss trenching and shoring.
Practice termination of wire.
Discuss U.D. switching procedures.
Discuss types of U.D. installations.
Discuss personnel protective grounding.
Explain troubleshooting techniques.
Discuss lightning protection.
Review safety from NESCA to APPA Safety Manual.

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