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This seminar or course covers principles of AC electricity in a simple,
easy to understand, format. It is themed after a book published by the
instructor, titled: “Electrical Engineering for non-Electrical Engineers.” In
the book, as well as this seminar, Rauf uses simple analogies and practical,
day to day, examples to illustrate the, otherwise, abstract concepts of AC electrical
engineering. Upon attending this course, participants will be able to perform
straightforward and common calculations involving voltage, current, resistance,
circuit analysis, single phase AC, three phase AC, power, power factor, service
factor, load factor, etc. Practical examples of AC electrical equipment applications,
in industrial, commercial, and residential settings are covered.
This includes utilization of AC in small to large HVAC systems and air
compressors, role of AC in EV’s, AC power transmission, AC power distribution,
VFD’s, etc. Participants get introduced, briefly, to single phase and three
phase AC electrical drawings. A brief introduction is provided to the National
Electrical Code and the ARC Flash Code. This course is designed for engineers,
professional engineers, energy professionals, engineering managers, technical
professionals, facilities managers and other professionals who are not
intimately familiar or current on AC electrical engineering principles and
practices. No prerequisite required. The course starts from the basics.
Syllabus/Topics
Learning
Objectives & Take-Aways
1. After
attending this course, you will know the principles and concepts associated with AC electricity. This
understanding can be used to apply appropriate mathematics and physics concepts,
principles and equations for analysing AC systems.
2. You will
know the role played by voltage and current
angles in the determination of power factor. The science and engineering theory
behind power factor is illustrated using the vector method, graphical
representation of voltage and current as a function of time and angle.
Participants learn to apply different methods for calculating leading and
lagging power factors.
3. You will
be able to apply important
electrical system concepts, such as, power quality, load factor and service
factor, demand, peak demand, distinction between electrical energy and
electrical power, and associated engineering computation formulas and methods.
4. You will
know the difference between
three-phase AC, “Y” and “∆ - Delta” configuration of loads and sources, and
know the significance of these configurations from practical power distribution
and application perspective.
5. You gain familiarity with
power distribution equipment and instrumentation.
6. You will understand the role NEC, and NFPA 70 E, play in the realm of
electrical design, electrical safety and arc flash hazard.
7. You will learn how to interpret AC electrical one-line and comprehensive wiring diagrams.
8. You will understand how electrical power bills are calculated under large industrial and commercial contract scenarios.
Speaker: Professor Bobby Rauf, P.E., C.E.M, MBA, NSPE Member