Standard

 

ELT 119 – Electricity Principles II

Course Description:

Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

Magnetism

Class

3

AC Wave Generation

D. Lab

2

AC Test Equipment

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Inductance

Credit

4

Capacitance

 

 

Basic Transformers

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:  

IFC 100

Corequisite:

IFC 101, MAT 101

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

MAGNETISM

2

1

0

Magnetism

Explain the principles of magnetism.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate magnetic principle application.

 

 

 

AC WAVE GENERATION

2

1

0

Sine wave

Describe sine waves generated by alternating current.

 

 

 

Alternating current

Define alternating current.

 

 

 

Voltage and current values

Measure AC voltage and current values.

 

 

 

Alternating voltage generator

Describe basic AC generator principles.

 

 

 

AC TEST EQUIPMENT

6

4

0

Oscilloscope use

Explain oscilloscope control functions.

 

 

 

Frequency and period

Calculate and measure AC sine wave frequency and period.

 

 

 

 

Use an oscilloscope for sinusoidal wave form voltage, period, and/or frequency measurements.

 

 

 

Harmonics

Measure harmonics using a harmonic meter or analyzer.

 

 

 

INDUCTANCE

8

6

0

Inductors

Define inductance and identify inductor symbols.

 

 

 

 

Explain inductor operation.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the effect of connecting inductors in series and in parallel.

 

 

 

 

Draw a vector diagram showing inductor's phase relationships of voltage and current.

 

 

 

 

Determine the inductance value of an inductor.

 

 

 

 

Define and determine the reactance of an inductor when given the inductance and the frequency.

 

 

 

CAPACITANCE

6

4

0

Capacitors

Define capacitance and identify capacitor symbols.

 

 

 

 

Explain capacitor operation.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the effect of connecting capacitors in series and in parallel.

 

 

 

 

Draw a vector diagram showing voltage and current phase relationships.

 

 

 

 

Determine the capacitance value of a capacitor.

 

 

 

 

Define and determine the reactance of a capacitor when given the capacitance and frequency.

 

 

 

BASIC TRANSFORMERS

6

4

0

Terminology

Apply, define, and explain fundamental electrical terminology and electrical parameters for transformers.

 

 

 

Mutual inductance

Explain transformer outputs in relation to inputs.

 

 

 

Core losses

Explain core losses, mutual inductance, and types of transformers.

 

 

 

Impedance

Use an oscilloscope for transformer voltage and phase measurements.

 

 

 

Multiple-winding transformers

Calculate voltage-turns ratio.

 

 

 

 

Calculate voltage-current ratio.

 

 

 

 

Determine impedance matching.

 

 

 

Types of transformers

Test and identify transformers.

 

 

 

 

Describe the impact of harmonics on transformers, heating core losses, hysteresis, and copper loss (skin effects).

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

Floyd, Thomas L.; Electric Circuits Fundamentals, Prentice Hall Publishers ISBN 0-13-016394-55

Hart; Ugly’s Electrical References, Burleson Distribution Corp.

Herman; Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity (2nd ed.), Delmar Publishers ISBN 0-8273-8550-1

Herman; Experiments in Electricity for use with Lab-Volt EMS Equipment, Delmar Publishers ISBN 0-8273-8552-8

Mazur/Glen; Digital Multimeter Principles 92nd ed.) American Technical Publishers ISBN 1498-5

Mazur/Glen; Digital Multimeter Principles Workbook (2nd ed.), American Technical Publishers ISBN 1484-5

NEC 2002 Code, NFPA, Delmar Publishers ISBN 0-8776-5460-3