Standard |
ELT 117 - National Electrical Code
Industrial Applications
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.
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Rigid Conduit Installation |
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2 |
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Systems Design Concepts |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Equipment Installation (600 Volts or Less) |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Safety Precautions |
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4 |
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Prerequisite: |
ELT 109 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D. Lab |
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RIGID CONDUIT
INSTALLATION |
4 |
8 |
12 |
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Installation |
Cut, thread, couple, and install rigid conduit and fixtures to building structure according to NEC specifications. |
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Ground system according to NEC specifications. |
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Conduit |
Select proper conduit for system applications within the provisions of the NEC. |
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Ampacities |
Calculate conductor ampacities according to the NEC. |
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Selection |
Select conductor and conduit system for economical and maintenance applications. |
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EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION (600 VOLTS OR LESS) |
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14 |
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Installation |
Install, wire, and ground low-voltage and high-voltage three-phase AC motors. |
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Install, wire, and ground three-phase DC motors. |
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Install a two-ampere industrial service panel. |
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Install a fluorescent lighting system. |
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Install an incandescent lighting system. |
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Calculate load and service according to blueprints. |
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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4 |
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Develop safe working procedures. |
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List NEC safety specifications for industrial applications. |
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Suggested Resources |
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.