Intro. to Industrial Electricity
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of electricity and electronics in commercial, and industrial settings. It covers a wide range of topics including NFPA 70E® arc blast and arc flash requirements, Ohm’s Law, power optimization, utility power factor and peak demand penalty, load shedding, power factor correction.
The course also emphasizes on the importance of safety, math principles and applications, and the understanding of symbols and print reading.
Objectives & Outline
The primary objective of this course is to equip students with a solid understanding of electrical and electronic principles and their applications in various settings. Students will learn about different types of circuits, transformers, electric motors, and digital electronic circuits. The course aims to enhance students’ skills in taking standard measurements, understanding meter abbreviations and displays, and reading and interpreting schematics and prints.
Course Outline:
• Introduction to Electricity Principles
• Understanding Basic Quantities
• Application of Ohm’s Law and the Power Formula
• Importance of Safety in Electrical Practices
• Application of Math Principles in Electrical Practices
• Understanding Numbering Systems and Codes
• Learning Meter Abbreviations and Displays
• Techniques for Taking Standard Measurements
• Understanding Symbols and Printreading
• Study of Circuit Conductors, Connections, and Protection