Introduction to PLCs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the backbone of today’s Industrial Automation systems. PLCs control a wide array of applications from simple lighting functions to environmental systems to chemical processing plants. These systems perform many functions, providing a variety of analog and digital input and output interfaces; signal processing; data conversion; and various... Learn More
Electrical Design of Hydroelectric Power Plants This course provides an overview of the electrical design of hydroelectric power plants. It offers guidance and assistance for design engineers looking to prepare electrical designs for new hydroelectric power plants. The manual was developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for engineers responsible for preparing electrical designs... Learn More
Roadway Lighting Design Driving or walking on, or across, a roadway is less safe in darkness than in a lighted area, due to the reduced visibility of hazards and pedestrians. Though the number of fatal crashes occurring in daylight is about the same as those that occur in darkness, only 25 percent of vehicle-miles traveled... Learn More
Fault Current Limiter Testing Requirements The U.S. electric grid is an essential part of American life. However, there is a well recognized need to modernize the grid, and the development and deployment of “next generation” electric transmission and distribution equipment is a key part of this. With the limited investment in research and development to... Learn More
AC Motors, Transformers, Instruments & Distribution Systems This course provides an excellent overview of 1) AC motor theory, applications, and industrial usage, 2) Transformers and transformer design, 3) Instruments and measuring devices, and 4) distribution systems. Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions to... Learn More