Batteries, DC Circuits, DC Generators, & DC Motors This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to DC theory, electrical circuits, batteries and DC machinery (motors and generators). This course is intended for electrical engineers looking to refresh their understanding of the basic electrical principals and equipment applications. Once you complete your course review, you…
Battery Applications and Technology This course provides the information necessary to safely operate and maintain lead-acid and nickel-cadmium storage battery systems. It identifies the many hazards associated with battery operation including acid burn, fire, explosion, and electrical shock. It provides an understanding of the operating principles and safety precautions for storage batteries will help prevent…
AC Theory, Circuits, Generators & Motors This course provides a general overview of alternating current (AC) theory and practice. It reviews AC theory and terminology and includes an explanation of AC circuit analysis. Numerous pictures and graphs are presented to demonstrate the basic fundamentals of how Alternating Current works. This course also details the general…
Energy Management for Motor Driven Systems This course provides guidance and direction to establish a facility energy-management program, to identify and evaluate energy conservation opportunities involving motor-driven equipment, and to design a motor improvement plan. It illustrates how to use measured information to determine the load imposed on the motor by driven equipment and its…
Photovoltaic System Grounding Photovoltaic (PV) power systems are capable of producing hazardous voltages and currents, and to ensure the safety of the public, these systems must be properly designed and installed using the highest standards of workmanship. As installed PV systems age, grounding issues emerge that impact system safety. These issues include deteriorating electrical connections,…
Basic Electrical and DC Theory This course also introduces the basic electricity and electrical circuit concepts associated with direct current (DC). Topics include calculation of current, voltage, resistance and power in series, parallel and combination circuits with DC power sources. In this 10-hour online course, you will explore the source of electricity and understand its…