Improve Workforce Efficiency

Course #: 4019A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: Analog Circuit Measurement (Block A23); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (4019A). Components of Watthour Meters; Current, Voltage, and Power in AC Circuits; Types of Circuits and Their Measurements; Adjustments and Compensation of Meters; Use of Current and Potential Transformers; Register Constants and Multipliers; Meter Mountings and Service Connection Diagrams.
PART 2 (4019B). Watthour Meter Testing and Adjustments; Types of Testing; Testing Methods; Demand Metering; Mechanical Demand Registers; Pulse Devices; Thermal Watt Demand Meters; Measurement of Reactive Power and Apparent Power; Nonsinusoidal Waveforms; Control of Resistance Loads by SCRS; Waveform Analysis, Effect of Nonsinusoidal Waveforms on Measurements.

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 #: 006038
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Transformers (4040); AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21);
What Students Learn: The distribution of electrical power is comprised of a total system, starting with the production of electricity and ending with the consumption of electricity. This process includes the planned generation of power based on demand, the long distance transmission system, the local distribution system, and the customer's electrical wiring system. Each of these components includes equipment, material, and many devices that function as individual elements in the successful distribution of usable electrical energy.

In this study unit, students take a tour of the distribution of electrical energy, starting with the various methods of generation, through transmission systems, into the rural and urban substations, and ending at the customer's service entrance.

When students complete this study unit, you will be able to:

Course #: 006039
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21);
What Students Learn: Students learned in a previous study unit that the delivery of power includes several systems of components, including the generating plant, transmission system, subtransmission system, and the distribution system. The most visible method of delivering electricity is overhead transmission and distribution. However, an alternative method of getting electricity from the power plant to the customer is underground, both in the transmission and distribution systems.

This study unit examines methods and equipment associated with the underground primary transmission and distribution, and the secondary distribution, of electricity to the customer.

When students complete this study unit, you will be able to:

Course #: 6613
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Switchgear and the Power System; Flow of Power; Protection of the Power System; Overlapping Protective Zones; Differential Protection Schemes; Automatic and Manual Control of Generating Stations; Minimum Protection for Generators and Transformers; Protection of Distribution Systems; Circuit Breaker Ratings and Designs; Operation of Circuit Breakers; Interruption of AC and DC Circuits; AC Reclosing Service; Station-Type Cubicle Switchgear; Metal-Clad Switchgear; Low-Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear; Supervisory and Control Switchboards; Switchgear Devices.

Course #: 6590A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (6590A). Types, Purpose, Location, and Rating of Transmission and Subtransmission Substations; Protection of Substations; Switching Systems; Switchgear Ratings; Types of Circuit Breakers; Disconnecting Switches; Transformation in Substations; Voltage Control in Substations; Control and Operation of Substations; Construction of Substations.
PART 2 (6590B). Distribution Systems and Arrangement of Primary and Secondary Feeders; Subtransmission-Supply Arrangement; High-Voltage and Low-Voltage Structures; Transformers; Voltage-Control Equipment; Metering Devices, Control Instruments, and Protective Relays; Rural Substations; Industrial Substations; Direct-Current Substations; Types of Rectifiers Used in Substations.