2022 Grid Energy Storage Technology Cost and Performance Assessment

Instructor: Mark Rossow

Credits: 3

Format: Online

In this online engineering PDH course, an abridged version of the Department of Energy’s 2022 Grid Energy Storage Technology Cost and Performance Assessment is presented.

AC Generators and Motors

Instructor: PDH Direct

Credits: 1

Format: Online

This course covers the uses of ac generators and motors in the conversion of electrical and mechanical energies as well as how to calculate torque and power.

Advantages of Electricity Storage to the Electric Grid

Instructor: Mark Rossow

Credits: 2

Format: Online

This online engineering PDH course discusses advantages to the electric grid that are gained through using electricity storage systems to supplement electrical generation systems.

An Engineers Guide to Influencing Public Policy

Instructor: Paul Guyer

Credits: 2

Format: Online

An Intro to Diesel-Electric Plants

Instructor: Paul Guyer

Credits: 4

Format: Online

This course will introduce you to diesel-electric generating plants to provide electric power at facilities where utility power is not available and to provide power to facilities in the event of utility power outages.

An Intro to Electrical Generators for Power Plants

Instructor: Paul Guyer

Credits: 3

Format: Online

This publication provides an introduction to electrical generators for power generating plants.

An Intro to Switchgear for Auxiliary Power Systems

Instructor: Paul Guyer

Credits: 3

Format: Online

This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of switchgear in auxiliary electric power generating and distribution systems.

An Introduction to "The Smart Grid"

Instructor: PDH Direct

Credits: 2

Format: Online

“The Smarter Grid” will function more efficiently, enabling it to deliver the level of service we’ve come to expect more affordably in an era of rising costs, while also offering considerable societal benefits – such as less impact on our environment

An Introduction to Cathodic Protection

Instructor: Paul Guyer

Credits: 4

Format: Online

This is an introduction to cathodic protection for underground structures such as tanks and pipelines. It covers the two principal methods used to mitigate corrosion: the sacrificial anode and impressed current systems.

An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Aerial Lines

Instructor: Paul Guyer

Credits: 3

Format: Online

This course includes specific requirements for poles and structures, pole-mounted equipment, and aerial lines.