Standard

 

ELT 117 - National Electrical Code Industrial Applications

Course Description

Provides instruction in industrial applications of the National Electrical Code. Topics include: rigid conduit installation, systems design concepts, equipment installation (600 volts or less), and safety precautions.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Rigid Conduit Installation

Class

2

Systems Design Concepts

D. Lab

2

Equipment Installation (600 Volts or Less)

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Safety Precautions

Credit

4

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

ELT 109

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

RIGID CONDUIT INSTALLATION

4

8

12

Installation

Cut, thread, couple, and install rigid conduit and fixtures to building structure according to NEC specifications.

 

 

 

 

Ground system according to NEC specifications.

 

 

 

SYSTEMS DESIGN CONCEPTS                                                               

8

2

0

Conduit

Select proper conduit for system applications within the provisions of the NEC.

 

 

 

Ampacities

Calculate conductor ampacities according to the NEC.

 

 

 

Selection

Select conductor and conduit system for economical and maintenance applications.

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION (600 VOLTS OR LESS)                                                    

6

6

14

Installation

Install, wire, and ground low-voltage and high-voltage three-phase AC motors.

 

 

 

 

Install, wire, and ground three-phase DC motors.

 

 

 

 

Install a two-ampere industrial service panel.

 

 

 

 

Install a fluorescent lighting system.

 

 

 

 

Install an incandescent lighting system.

 

 

 

 

Calculate load and service according to blueprints.

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2

4

4

Safety procedures

Develop safe working procedures.

 

 

 

 

List NEC safety specifications for industrial applications.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

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

Alerich, W. N. (1992). Electric control. Albany, NY: Delmar.

Fuchs, D. J., & Gerstang, S. (Year). Electrical motor controls. Indianapolis: Howard W. Sams.

Larson, B. (1983). Power control electronics. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

McIntyre, R. L. (1971). Electric motor control fundamentals. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Miller, R. (1982). Industrial electricity. Peoria, IL: Bennett.

Mullin, R. C. (1981). Electrical wiring (industrial). Albany, NY: Delmar.

Nadon, J., et al. (1984). Industrial electricity. Albany, NY: Delmar.

Patrick, D. R., & Fardo, S. (1978). Experimenting with industrial electrical systems. Indianapolis: Howard W. Sams.

Patrick, D. R., & Fardo, S. (1985). Rotating electrical machines and power systems. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Rosenberge, S. (1970). Electric motor repair. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

Smith, R. L. (1984). Electrical wiring--industrial. Albany, NY: Delmar.