Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6581
Course Name
Basic Electricity
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Walters Environmental Consulting, Inc
Primary Contact
Richard Walters
richard@waltersenvironmental.com
317-299-9851 Ext.
Website
Description
Learn the fundamentals of electricity, and how to troubleshoot common electrical problems. Topics include alternating current, direct current, single & three phase voltage, power, wiring, grounding, and safety. Troubleshooting of common failures and hands-on demonstration of multimeters and ammeters will also be covered.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
Essential Electrical Theory: Conductivity, Resistance, and Wiring
Voltage: Three Phase versus Single Phase
Ohm's Law & Kirchoff's Law
Current: Direct versus Alternating
Power: Apparent versus Real and Power Factor
Electrical System Components: Conductors, Inductors, Resistors, Capacitors, & Transformers
Grounding Concepts
Electrical Symbols & Schematics
Using Electrical Test Meters: Conductivity Meters, Ammeters, Mulitmeters, and Megohmmeters
Hands-on Electrical Measurements Using Voltmeters and Ammeters
Schematics and Circuits
Troubleshooting Methods
Identifying & Correcting Common Failures
Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
Target Audience
Water Operators
Wastewater Operators
Plant Superintendents
Engineers
Maintenance Personnel
Apprentices
Training Format
Classroom