About this course

This free course is offered in partnership with DISTRIBUTECH and POWERGRID International.

This course covers:
1. Role of distribution automation in electric utility grid modernization efforts
2. Key definitions pertaining to DA/ADMS
3. Basic building blocks of DA and ADMS
4. Benefits of DA/ADMS for meeting distribution utility business needs
5. Major challenges of DA/ADMS implementation
6. DA/ADMS implementation planning

Course outline

2 modules
53 minutes of video lectures
Module 1 • 4 assignments
Lecture: Introduction to DA/ADMS

In this free lecture you'll learn the fundamentals of distribution automation (DA) and advanced distribution management systems (ADMS).

You can begin asking questions immediately after you enroll in the course. The lecture and Q&A will become available on the first day of the course.

  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Lecture - Introduction to ADMS Part 1 of 3 (26:10 minutes)
  • Lecture - Introduction to ADMS Part 2 of 3 (14:09 minutes)
  • Lecture - Introduction to ADMS Part 3 of 3 (13:02 minutes)

Author

Robert Uluski

Executive Consultant, ESTA International

Bob Uluski has over 40 years of experience in electric utility Transmission and Distribution (T&D) automation systems. His experience includes planning and implementing energy storage, microgrid control systems, advanced distribution management systems (DMS), feeder automation systems, substation automation, protective relay systems, and distributed resource energy...

Frequently asked questions

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This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
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Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
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Reviews

4.6
Based on 35 reviews
312
students have taken this course
09/17/2024

Best and Simple Explanation which is easy to understand and all points have been covered.

Hameed Mohammad
06/03/2022

Fantastic overview! Loved the graphs and implementation approach slides.

Marian King
05/30/2022

If you are interested in distribution systems and the future of the systems, this course seems to display what the future looks like in system control and analysis.

Doug Palmbach
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