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IDS 103 - Industrial Wiring
Teaches the fundamental concepts of industrial wiring with an emphasis on installation procedures. Topics include: grounding, raceways, three-phase systems, transformers (three-phase and single-phase), wire sizing, overcurrent protection, NEC requirements, industrial lighting systems, and switches, receptacles, and cord connectors.
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Competency Areas |
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Class |
3 |
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Raceway Installation |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Three-Phase Systems |
P. Lab |
9 |
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Transformer (Single-Phase and Three-Phase) |
Credits | 6 |
| Wire Sizing | ||
| Overcurrent Protection | ||
| NEC Requirements | ||
| Industrial Lighting Systems | ||
| Switches, Receptacles, and Cord Connectors | ||
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Prerequisite/ Corequisite: |
IFC 101, IFC 102 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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GROUNDING
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4 |
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5 |
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Equipment grounds |
Discuss Article 250 of the NEC. |
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Bonding |
Discuss various methods of bonding. |
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Grounding electrodes |
Install grounding and bonding connectors. |
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RACEWAY INSTALLATION |
4 |
2 |
13 |
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Raceway materials and devices |
Discuss and identify various materials and devices used in
raceway installations. |
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Raceway sizing |
Calculate and size raceway using NEC tables. |
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Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) |
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Rigid and IMC conduit |
Cut, ream, thread, and bend rigid and IMC conduit for
installation. |
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Blueprints |
Discuss the applications of industrial blueprints. Interpret industrial blueprints. |
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BRANCH AND FEEDER CIRCUITS
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2 |
4 |
8 |
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Branch circuits |
Discuss branch circuits and their applications. |
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Discuss Article 210 of the NEC. |
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Install branch circuits. |
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Feeder circuits |
Discuss feeder circuits and their applications. |
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Discuss Articles 215 and 220 of the NEC. |
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Install feeder circuits. |
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SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, AND CORD CONNECTORS
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4 |
4 |
30 |
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Switches |
Discuss single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way switches. |
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Install single pole, double pole, three-way, and four-way switches. |
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Receptacles |
Discuss single and duplex 120, 240, and 480 volt receptacles. |
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Discuss split-wired receptacles. |
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Install single and duplex 120, 240, and 480 volt receptacles. |
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Cord connectors |
Install cord connectors for 120, 240, and 480 volt circuits. |
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WIRE SIZING |
2 |
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4 |
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Discuss wire sizing and NEC requirements. |
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Size wire for different applications. |
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Discuss and apply voltage drop to wire sizing. |
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OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
2 |
5 |
7 |
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Fuses |
Discuss and apply Article 240 NEC size fuses and install fuses. |
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Troubleshoot fuses. |
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Circuit breakers |
Size circuit breakers and install circuit breakers. Troubleshoot circuit breakers. |
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NEC REQUIREMENTS |
2 |
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0 |
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Discuss pertinent articles in the NEC. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested Resources include
textbooks shown below or most current edition.
AAVIM. (1991). Electrical wiring:
Residential-utility-buildings-service-areas (5th ed.).
Alerich, W. N. (1971). Electrical construction wiring.
Mullins. (1993). Electrical wiring, commercial.
Mullins. (1993). Electrical wiring, industrial.
Mullins. (1993). Electrical wiring, residential.
Stallcup, J. G.
(1989). Designing electrical systems based on the 1990 NEC.