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The Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers Online Seminar will be presented in the following four two-hour teleconferencing modules:

MODULE 1:  2 hours

Principles/Fundamentals of Electricity, AC and DC
• Fundamentals of Electricity
• Electronics
• Standards
• Electrical Standards
• Power Distribution Systems


MODULE 2:
 2 hours

Power Factor Correction
• Definition, Concept and Formulas
• Power Factor Correction / Improvement Example
• Additional Comments / Discussion on Power Factor
• Power Factor and Loss Calculation Example



MODULE 3:  2 hours

Electrical Equipment and Instrumentation
• Size of Power Distribution Systems, by Voltage
• Electrical Equipment and Instrumentation

National Electric Code and Safety Systems
• Introduction to NEC and Outline
• Definitions, Including Enclosure Ratings
• Conductor Sizes, AWG and Circular Mils
• Clearances and Working Space Requirements
• Load Configurations and Voltages
• Autotransformers
• Branch Circuit Ampacity Determination
• Overcurrent Protection
• Circuit Breaker and Fuse Types
• Importance of Coordinated OC Protection
• Grounding
• Conductor Insulation Rating
• Conductor Ampacity Tables
• Conduit and Cable Trays
• Panel Boards
• Safety Systems

Industrial Safety and Safety Systems
• Safety Certifications in Industrial Environment
• Safety Products


MODULE 4:
 2 hours

Understanding Electrical Drawings and Documentation
• Review Power Single Line Drawing: XYZ-MCC1
• Review Control Diagram MCC Drawing: XYZ-MCC2
• Review PLC Elementary Diagram/Drawing: XYZ-123

Electrical Power Bills, Rate Schedules and Cost Reduction Ideas
• Electric Utility Rate Schedules
• Electric Utility Rate Schedules, Duke Power

• Tips on Utility Rate Schedules and Contracts
• Cost Reduction Through Utility Rate Schedules
• Energy Performance Contracting
• Load Factor
• Power Bill Calculation

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