Electrical Power Systems for Non Engineers

Course objectives

• Explain voltage, current, power and energy in practical terms
• Describe how generation, transmission and distribution fit together
• Identify the main plant items and the function of each
• Explain why supply and demand must be balanced continuously
• Describe the common causes of outages and network constraints
• Outline how electricity is priced and what a tariff is built from
• Follow and question a technical discussion with confidence

Who should attend

• Finance, commercial and procurement staff in the energy sector
• Regulators, policy and government officials
• Project managers and analysts in power
• Legal, human resources and support staff in utilities
• Anyone working around electrical engineers without the background

Course outline

1. 01Electricity in practical terms: voltage, current, power and energy
2. 02Generation technologies and what each is good for
3. 03Transmission, distribution and why voltage changes along the way
4. 04The main plant items and what each does
5. 05Balancing supply and demand continuously
6. 06Outages, constraints and why the lights go out
7. 07How electricity is traded and priced
8. 08Tariffs, regulation and the shape of the sector

Scheduled sessions