Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for Facilities Engineers - E-3-
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for Facilities Engineers - E-3-
Course Outline
Fundamental concepts of electricity including voltage, current, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and power factor
The key components of facilities electric power distribution, which include circuit arrangements, low and medium voltage switchgear, and single-phase and three phase schemes
Transformer operations, components, turns and voltage ratios, losses, efficiency, rating, and connections
The difference between direct current, induction and synchronous current motors, motor enclosures, and how to select, start, protect, and control motors
The principles of protecting electrical equipment, including time current curves, fuses, circuit breakers, and coordination
The purposes and sizing criteria for backup power, including generators and UPS power systems
The considerations and sizing criteria for on-site power generation, which includes standby, prime, peak, and co-generation
What grounding and bonding systems are, with an overview of ignition sources, shock protection, separately derived systems, and substation grounding
The concepts, terminology and application of hazardous area classification standards, equipment protection methods, and installation requirements for NEC and IEC projects