Electrical Engineering Principles & Practice - Part I
This online engineering CPD video presentation will present the basic principles of electricity using simple analogies and practical, day to day, examples to illustrate the abstract concepts of electrical engineering. This course is Part I of a two-part series.
Upon attending this course, participants will be able to perform straightforward, and common calculations associated with voltage, current, resistance, impedance, circuit analysis, DC, single phase AC, three phase AC, power, power factor, service factor, load factor, reactance, and much more. Practical examples of electrical equipment applications, in industrial, commercial and institutional settings, are covered. Discussions on electrical equipment, components, safety electronic devices, and test instrumentation are included. Important concepts in electrical safety are introduced. Participants are introduced to electrical drawing types and standards. A brief introduction to NEC, National Electrical Code and NFPA 70 E, the arc flash code is provided.
This 8 CPD video presentation is designed for engineers, licensed professional engineers, energy professionals, engineering managers, technical professionals, facilities managers and other professionals who are not intimately familiar or current on electrical engineering principles and practices.
This continuing education video presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the fundamental principles of AC and DC electricity and applying relevant mathematical and physics-based techniques to analyze electrical systems.
- Explaining the role of voltage and current angles in determining power factors using vector analysis and time-angle diagrams and applying methods to calculate leading and lagging power factors.
- Analyzing the impact of power factor correction using capacitors, including the risks of over-correction, and applying physics-based reasoning to avoid common design issues.
- Applying key electrical engineering concepts such as power quality, load factor, service factor, demand, and energy vs. power, using appropriate computational methods.
- Differentiating between three-phase “Y” and “Δ (Delta)” configurations for loads and sources and interpret their implications in real-world power distribution systems.
- Identifying and describing common power distribution equipment and instrumentation used in industrial and commercial settings.
- Understanding the roles of NEC and NFPA 70E in electrical system design and safety, including arc flash hazard mitigation.
- Interpreting electrical one-line and detailed wiring diagrams used in electrical design and diagnostics.
- Explaining how electrical power billing works in industrial and commercial contexts and identify strategies for reducing electrical costs.
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