Advanced Electrical I
Training course length is customizable based on your needs.
Course Overview
Understanding the operation of motor control circuit equipment and developing effective troubleshooting skills will significantly reduce the length of an outage. This class presents a logical approach to troubleshooting electrical control systems. Resources for predicting the likelihood of equipment failure will be provided, and a basic program for clearly identifying problems. Common electrical devices and their operational requirements will be discussed. Diagram analysis for troubleshooting will be practiced. The proper use of safety equipment, knowledge of electrical hazards, and knowledge of how to respond in the event of an electrical disaster are absolutely essential for all electrical personnel. Anyone who works on or near power generation, transmission, or distribution systems should attend this course. Additionally, supervisors, managers, safety personnel, and those responsible for ensuring a safe work environment should attend this course.
Electrical Fundamentals
• Series, Parallel, Series-Parallel
• Resistance / Capacitance / Inductance
• Ohm’s Law
• Kirchoff’s Law
• Solve for voltage / current
• Build and measure circuits
Motor Fundamentals
• Single-phase
• Shaded-pole
• Capacitor start / CSCR
• Three-phase
• Synchronous speed
• Schematics
• Tracing / reading diagrams
• Site-specific controllers
• Wye / Delta
• Single / Dual speed
Motor Fundamentals (cont.)
• Dual voltage
• Reverse rotation (1ϕ / 3ϕ)
• Continuity checks
• Insulation resistance test
• Resistance testing
PPE & Safe Work Practices
• Tool safety
• De-energizing
• LOTO
• Working near energized equipment
• Approach distances
• Conductive materials
• Measurements
• Grounding
• Live-Dead-Live
• 6-point checks
• Opening circuits
• Switching position
Circuit Breakers
• Air circuit breakers
• Molded case breakers
