Standard

 

ELT 108 - Commercial Wiring II

Course Description

Presents the study of three-phase power systems, fundamentals of AC motor controls, and the basic transformer connections. Topics include: three-phase power systems, fundamentals of AC motor control, and transformer connections (single-phase and three-phase step down).

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Three-Phase Power Systems

Class

4

Fundamentals of AC Motor Control

D. Lab

1

Transformer Connections (Single-Phase and Three-Phase Step Down)     

P. Lab/O.B.I.

2

 

Credit

4

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

ELT 107

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

THREE-PHASE POWER SYSTEMS

15

3

7

Power systems

Recognize power systems with resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads.

 

 

 

Power factors

Calculate power factors in power systems with resistive, inductive, and capacitive loads (reactance).

 

 

 

 

Balance the total load per phase (unity).

 

 

 

FUNDAMENTALS OF AC MOTOR CONTROL        

15

4

6

Fundamentals

Install toggle switch for a single-phase motor.

 

 

 

 

Install overload protection.

 

 

 

 

Connect a capacitor start motor.

 

 

 

 

Identify induction-type motors.

 

 

 

 

Install manual and magnetic starters.

 

 

 

 

Identify reversing drum controls.

 

 

 

 

List and identify limit switches, stop switches, and run switches.

 

 

 

 

Identify reversing control circuits.

 

 

 

 

Connect three-phase motors for low or high voltage.

 

 

 

TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS (SINGLE-PHASE AND THREE- PHASE STEP DOWN)

10

3

7

Connections

Determine Wye or Delta transformer connections.

 

 

 

 

Identify three-wire single-phase connections.

 

 

 

 

Connect wiring to low-voltage door chime system.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Adams, J., & Rockmaker, G. (1985). Industrial electricity: Principles and practices (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

American Productivity & Inventory Control Society. (1987). Maintenance and repair operations reprints. Falls Church, VA: Author.

Baitch, T. (1984). Electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Court, M. (1988). Lab manual for first course in electrical technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Hawkins, H. M. (1983). Residential wiring: Concepts and practices. North Scituate, MA: Brenton.

Holzman, H. N. (1986). Modern residential wiring. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Hughes, E. (1987). Electrical technology (6th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Office of Personnel Management. (1988). Industrial equipment mechanic. Syosset, NY: Natl Learning.

Schram, P. J., & Murray, R. H. (1987). The national electrical code (4th ed.). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.