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Industrial Electrical Systems

Understand the principles of electrical systems used in industrial settings, including wiring, circuits, and troubleshooting.


Instructor:
Adam Dunn

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Course Description

Understand the principles of electrical systems used in industrial settings, including wiring, circuits, and troubleshooting.

 

Course Content:

  • Basic principles of current, voltage, and resistance
  • Identifying common electrical components
  • Interpreting schematic diagrams
  • Safe wiring techniques and standards
  • Differences and applications of AC/DC
  • Systematic troubleshooting methods
  • Overview of motor types and their uses
  • Basics of control systems in manufacturing
  • Creating circuits based on specific requirements
  • Ensuring system reliability through maintenance
  • Comprehensive practical session
  • Presenting final projects to demonstrate learning

 

Applications and Hands-On:

  • Building a simple circuit
  • Component identification exercise
  • Tracing a circuit on a schematic
  • Wiring a simple circuit on a breadboard
  • Measuring AC/DC currents with a multimeter
  • Identifying faults in a circuit
  • Motor wiring and testing
  • Setting up a basic control circuit
  • Designing and testing a circuit
  • Inspecting and maintaining components
  • Team project to build a functional circuit
  • Showcase circuit designs

 

Resources Provided:

  • Circuit kits
  • Multimeter
  • Electrical diagrams