Basic Electrical Training For Industrial Applications

This course is designed for:

• Apprentice and maintenance electricians

• Plant operators and industrial maintenance staff

• Facility and safety managers overseeing electrical systems

• Technicians working near energized equipment

Basic Electrical Training For Industrial Applications

DAY ONE

1. Basic Electrical Fundamentals

• AC and DC in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

• Voltage, Current and Resistance; Ohm’s Law

• Hands-on Circuit-building Activities with Field Components

  • Simple Circuits

  • Series Circuits

  • Parallel Circuits

  • Combination Circuits

• Using Multimeters to Measure Voltage, Current, and Resistance

• Verifying a Circuit is De-energized

• Modes of Failure: Open Circuits, Short Circuits, and Ground Faults

• Power: What it is, and How It’s Determined

• Single-phase and Three-phase Power Systems

2. Electrical Test Equipment

• Multimeters

• Voltage Testers

• Clamp-on Ammeter, Megohmmeters & Other Equipment

3. Basic Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques

• Reading Electrical Single-Line Diagrams

• Discovering Branch Circuit Problems

• Control Circuit Troubleshooting

• Electrical Testing and Troubleshooting Techniques

4. Understanding Your Basic Facility Electrical System

• Distribution Systems

• Electrical Floor Plans & Facility Wiring

• Low Voltage Major Components

• 100 V, 208 V and 600V Systems Examples

• Power Factor Correction

• Low Voltage Transformers

• Delta vs. Wye-connected systems

• Low Voltage Automatic Transfer Switches

• Low Voltage Fuse Protection

• Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers

• Molded Case Circuit Breaker

• Low Voltage Protection Schemes

• Switchgear and Circuit Breakers

• Metal Clad and Metal Enclosed Switchgears

• Overcurrent Protective Devices

DAY TWO

5. Understanding Your Basic Facility Electrical System (Part 2)

• Feeders

• Disconnects

• Motors, Panelboards, and Branch Circuits

• Motor Control Centers

• Backup Electrical Generators

• UPS Systems and Battery Systems

• Electrical Grounding Requirements

• Building Automation Systems

• Fire Protection Systems

6. Electrical Safety in the Workplace

• Introduction to NFPA 70E/CSA Z462

• Hazards & Dangers of Electricity

• Shock, Arc Flash, and Arc Blast

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Developing Safe Work Practices

7. Overview - NFPA 70B/CSA Z463 Electrical Maintenance Standards

• Differentiate between proactive and reactive maintenance strategies

• Identify the best application for a range of maintenance strategies

• Understand the link between electrical maintenance and workplace electrical safety

• Become familiar with general maintenance practices such as insulation testing

• Gain knowledge of specialized equipment and equipment-specific maintenance

COURSE TIMETABLE

Both days:

Start: 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time