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Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 16-18, 2024 (D243)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
Expand your understanding of the fundamentals of AC electricity as applied to utility electric power distribution systems and recognize the fundamental principles involved in the operation of a three-phase electrical distribution system. Learn how to understand and perform electric circuit calculations, understand and apply distribution planning principles and engineering economics, and be able to select the proper conductors, cables, and transformers to use in a distribution system.
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Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00533

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 6-9, 2024 (D398)
    Live Online
    $1,795
Learn about the current applications and future trends of permanent magnet AC machines, review the principles of permanent magnet ac machines, and examine key techniques and tools for designing permanent magnet ac machines. This course will provide you with the skills to control PM machines, including the principles of field orientation, direct torque control, current regulators, and flux weakening. Study the performance of self-sensing control methods for permanent magnet AC machines and learn about the fault modes as well as the proper techniques for minimizing their impact on drive performance.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA01084

Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 13-15, 2024 (D254)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00691

Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 9-13, 2024 (D090)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Apr. 28 - May 2, 2025 (D246)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. Expert instructors will start with basic science concepts and extend them to explain single-phase and three-phase alternating current systems. You will gain a sound understanding of electrical circuits, electrical construction materials, grounding, power quality, arc flash, and applicable national safety and energy codes and standards. This course is intended for those responsible for the design, operation and maintenance of electric power and lighting systems in commercial and institutional buildings and manufacturing plants, and it assumes you have no formal training in electrical engineering.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00066

Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-3, 2024 (D091)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00010

Fundamentals of Distributed Energy Resources

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-17, 2024 (D410)
    Live Online
    $1,795
Advance your knowledge in various distributed energy resources (DER). You will learn about various traditional and new distributed energy resources including generators, solar, and wind power, residential and grid energy storage systems, grid connected inverters, impact of electrification of electric vehicles to the grid, integration of DER to the power grid, microgrid fundamentals, control, protection and integration issues for DER and microgrids.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives, Renewable Energy Systems
RA01587

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 15-17, 2024 (D248)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
Topic: Electric Power
RA01524
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