Improve Workforce Efficiency

Course #: 4040
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Essential Transformer Properties; Operation Under Load and Without Load; Losses; Voltage Regulation; Rating; Types of Core and Windings; Insulation; Bushings; Tap Changers; Polarity; Single-Phase and Polyphase Transformers; Delta, Star, Open-Delta, and Scott Connections; Special Transformers, Autotransformers, Reactors, Step-Voltage Regulators; Instrument Transformers; Maintenance of Transformers; Design of Small Low-Voltage Transformers.

Course #: 4041
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Transformers (4040); AC Principles (Block A22); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Calculations Pertaining to Transformer Operation; Phasor Diagrams; Equivalent Circuits; Losses; Efficiency; Three-Phase Transformer Connections; Harmonic Currents and Voltages; Parallel Operation of Transformers; Phase Transformation; Regulation of Voltage with Tap Changers and Separate Units; Operation of Autotransformers and Three-Winding Transformers; Testing of Transformers.

Course #: 4042
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Transformers (4040); AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Distribution Transformer: Core-Form and Shell-Form Transformers; Insulation, Connections, Protective Devices; Types of Distribution Transformers; Air-Core and Iron-Core Reactors, Furnace and Neon-Sign Transformers; Rectifiers, Transformers, and Test Transformers; Power Transformers: Rating, Core Construction, Coil Forms, Bushings, Protection and Temperature Control, Cooling Methods, Oil Protection, Maintenance.

Course #: 4343
Duration: 10 hours
What Students Learn: Lead-Acid Batteries; Types of Batteries; Construction of Lead-Acid Batteries; Operating Principle of Lead-Acid Batteries; Characteristics of Lead-Acid Batteries; Battery-Testing Instruments; Charging of Lead Acid Batteries; Battery-Charging Equipment; Installation; Lead-Acid Batteries; Maintenance of Lead-Acid Batteries; Alkaline-Electrolyte Batteries; Nickel-Iron Batteries; Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.

Course #: 4031
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Industrial AC Motors (086052); AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Theory and Parts of Alternators; Alternator Ratings; Operating Characteristics of Alternators; Structural Features of Stator; Stator Core; Stator Windings; Bar Windings; Two-Layer Coil Windings; Structural Features of Rotor; Mechanical and Electrical Details: Collectors and Brush Rigging; Horizontal-Shaft Bearings; Bearing Temperature Relays; Ventilation; Engine-Driven Alternators; Waterwheel-Driven Alternators; Steam Turbo-Alternators; Stator Construction; Rotor Construction; Air Supply; Hydrogen-Filled Generators; Connections of Alternator Winding Field and Armature.

Special Notes: Covers subject at an advanced, in-depth level.

Course #: 4342
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: DC Motors and Generator Theory (086006); Transformers (086011); Industrial AC Motors (086052); AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Definition and Computation of Efficiency; Direct-Load Tests; Loading-Back Tests; Loss Measuring by Electrical Input Method, Mechanical Input Method, Calorimeter Method, and Retardation Method; Copper Loss and Resistance Measurement; Stray-Load and Ventilating Losses; Efficiency of Fractional-Horsepower Motors, Direct-Current Machines, Transformers, Synchronous Alternating-Current Machines, and Induction Machines.

Course #: 4420A-B
Duration: 20 hours
What Students Learn: PART 1 (4420A). Construction and Operation of Electric Furnaces; Batch Furnaces, such as Box, Muffle, Pit, Bell, Elevator, Car-Bottom, and Bath Furnaces; Continuous Furnaces, such as Conveyor, Shaker, Rotary, Roller-Hearth, and Pusher Annealing and Hardening Furnaces; Controlled Atmospheres Using Exogas, Endogas, Monogas, and Dissociated Ammonia; Glossary of Heat-Treating Terms Included.
PART 2 (4420B). Types of Melting Furnaces such as Direct-Arc, Indirect-Arc, and Induction Furnaces; Vacuum Furnaces, including Arc-Melting, Electron-Beam, and Induction-Melting Furnaces; Special Furnaces, such as Vacuum Degassing, Continuous Casting, High-Frequency Induction, and Electrochemical; Temperature Control Indicators and Controllers.

Course #: 2028A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Electronic Circuits (Block B24);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (2028A). Basic Concepts of Automatic Control Systems and Servomechanisms, Electric and Hydraulic Servo Motors and Drive Systems; Types of Servo Amplifiers; Characteristics of DC Servo Motors; Feedback Devices, such as Potentiometers, Synchros, and Resolvers; Error Detectors; Operational Amplifiers; Performance Criteria for Servo Systems.
PART 2 (2028B). Introduction to Machines Controlled by Servos; Types of Control Operations; Performance Requirements for the Basic Applications; Drive Systems, including Input, Feedback, and Amplifying Elements; Servo Errors, Gain, Stability, Accuracy, and Linearity Requirements and Limitations; Testing and Adjusting Servos.

Special Notes: Covers subject at an advanced, in-depth level.

Course #: 4048
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Transformers (4040); Analog Circuit Measurement (Block A23);
What Students Learn: Definition and Classification of Telemetering; Analog Telemetering Systems; Frequency Telemetering System; Impulse Duration Telemetering System; Digital Telemetering System; Transmission of Data Signals; Telemetering Channels; Computations in Telemetering; Telemetering for Automatic Control; Electric-Power-System Control.

Course #: 5177EM
Duration: 60 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21); Practical Measurements (Block X22);
What Students Learn: This course provides students with the ability to understand what the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires, how to read the Code and to apply the rules.
The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. The Code is one of the electrical standards accepted by OSHA.
Definitions and Explanation of Code; History of the Code and the NFPA; Code Changes; Understanding the terms and theories; Layout of the NEC; Understanding a Code Section; How to use and find information in the NEC.
Understanding the Scope and Attitude of the Code; NEC NFPA 70; Article 90 Purpose, Scope, Enforcement, Explanation, and Safety Summary.
Wiring Design and Protection; Wiring Methods and Materials; Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors; Branch circuits, feeders, service calculations, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding; Equipment for General Use; Special Occupancies; Special Equipment; Special Conditions; Communication Systems; Construction Specifications; Tables; Diagrams and Examples.

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