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AC Theory, Circuits, Generators & Motors
Course number
EE-02-306
PDH credits
6
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
Course number
EE-02-305
PDH credits
9
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
Course number
EE-02-302
PDH credits
2
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
Course number
EE-02-301
PDH credits
10
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…
Electrical Energy Storage
Course number
EE-02-201
PDH credits
12
Electrical Energy Storage This course is a how-to guide for utility and rural cooperative engineers, planners, and decision makers to plan and implement energy storage projects. It also serves as an information resource for investors and venture capitalists, providing the latest developments in technologies and tools to guide their evaluations of energy storage opportunities. This…
Avoiding Electrical Hazards
Course number
EE-02-200
PDH credits
2
Avoiding Electrical Hazards This course provides an overview of basic electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by OSHA for engineers and other professionals to identify potential risks and preventative measures. Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, and explosions. Perhaps because it…
Introduction To Amplifiers
Course number
EE-02-120
PDH credits
5
Introduction To Amplifiers This course provides an introduction to the circuitry of amplifiers and provides students necessary background information for daily work in the field of amplifiers. Most electronic devices use amplifiers to provide various amounts of signal amplification. The study material provides an explanation of why amplifiers are necessary and the principles governing their…
Introduction To Circuit Protection
Course number
EE-02-110
PDH credits
5
Introduction To Circuit Protection This course provides an introduction to electrical circuit protection theory and practice. It is a practical guide intended to guide the student through the current state of the practice for circuit protection. The material provides an overview of electrical theory, methods of measuring current and voltage, and the importance of monitoring…