Course
Outline ~ Applied Electrical Theory 101
(16HRS)
Presented
by: Tim Reardon AKA “Mr Meter”
Rock-Solid
Fundamentals (Trade Level - Electrical Physics):
Fluid
Mechanics for Trades People
Correct
Electrical Termenolgy – please use the Correct Termenolgy in
the field
Definitions
and relationships between Voltage, Resistance, Current, Power
The
difference between Power and Energy - Watts vs Watt Hours
Ohm's
Law with a "Hey, this makes sense" approach
Calculate
total resistance in a series and/or parallel circuit
The
three basic power formulas
Conductive
values of different metals
Wire
size, types, and resistance
Multi-testers
... understand meter use and safety
Other
types of electrical test equipment, their functions and uses
Kirchhoff's
Laws for Voltage and Current … Very Important
DC
~ AC Power Sources and Their Uses:
DC
power
Sources
... Batteries, DC Generators
DC
is used in most Electronic Devices
DC
was used in early "variable speed" motors
Used
when we need to store DC electrical energy
AC
power
Sources
... AC Generators, Power Inverters
RMS
-vs- Peak to Peak … why do we use RMS
Transformers
... step down, step up, multi-tap, sliding brush - auto,
isolation
Wye
and Delta three phase configurations
The
difference between Watts, and Volt-Ampers
How
Inductors & Capacitors
work and affect
an AC circuit
We’re
just starting to learn how to store large amounts of energy from
AC power systems
Electrical
Circuits:
Line
~ Load ~ Control
What
is a "Fault" vs "Short Circuit"
Grounded
vs Grounding circuits
Switches
and controling devices in Series circuits
Switches
and controling devices in Paralle circuits
Combination
series and parallel control circuits
National
Electrical Code & Electrical Safety:
Introduction
to NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E
What
is a "Qualified Worker" ... Lock Out Tag Out
Safety:
"STAR" and the "Two-Minute Drill"
Do
Not Turn Running Equipment “Off” with a
standard “Electrical Disconnect”
Course
Outline ~ Applied Electrical Theory 102
(16HRS)
Presented
by: Tim Reardon AKA “Mr
Meter”
Prerequisite:
Applied Electrical Theory 101 ... or … Equivelant
Review:
The Fundamentals:
A
quick review of materials we present in: "Applied
Electrical Theory 101"
Review
of Electrical Safety from “101”
Osha:
Qualified Electrical Worker
More
on Electrical Safety:
Introduction
to Arc Flash and Arc Blast hazzards
Introduction
to PPE and Hazzard Risk Catagories
You
Will Need to Take an Official “Electrical Safety Course”
Components
in a Circuit:
Different
types of electrical controling devices
Relay
logic, what are relays why are they used?
A
look at: Magnetic, Thermal, and Electronic relays
Wiring
Diagrams & Troubleshooting:
Differences
between: Ladder Diagrams, Pictorial Diagrams, One Line
Diagrams, Schematics
Differences
between NEMA and DIN diagrams
Wiring
circuits from Ladder, Pictorial, and Schematic Diagrams
What
is an algorithm and how do we use them
Troubleshooting
Algorithms (Methods of troubleshooting)
“Where’s
The Volts?” A
simple ("it works every time") Troubleshooting
Algorithm for “live circuits
Ringing-out
a "locked out - tagged out" circuit with an ohm meter
Motors
and Motor Starters:
DC
Motors ... Series & Shunt Wound
AC
Induction Motors … Induction Start, Capacitor start, PSC,
Single & Three Phase
New
Motor Technologies ... Permanetic Magnet, Switched Reluctance,
Copper Rotor, ECM
Single
& Three Phase Motor Starters and Motor Starting Circuits
Soft-Start,
VFD's, and Inverter Technology:
Electronic
components often found in today's motors and controlling systems
Soft-Start
devices
Variable
Frequence Drives (VFD's)
Electronicly
Commutated Motors (ECM)
Inverter
Motor Technology
PLC
Basics (Relay Logic Type PLC’s):
It’s
“Mr Meter” - Practice Troubleshooting Circuits:
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