This 15-hour course provides criteria and guidance in the engineering and design of rural electrical substations. The planning, engineering, design, procurement, construction, and operation of transmission/distribution substations is covered. Topics: Major equipment selection Layout Site design Structural design Grounding system design Insulation coordination Protective relaying Substation automation Inspection and testing General Maintenance considerations Preparation of construction drawings Material/equipment/labor specifications Intended Audience: for electrical, systems, civil, industrial, mechanical engineers, and other engineering professionals whose job description may require a comprehensive knowledge of air-insulated electrical substations. Publication Source: US Dept. of Agriculture