Power System Short Circuit Current Studies Author: Velimir Lackovic Short-circuit studies are done to determine the magnitude of the prospective currents flowing throughout the power system at various time intervals after a fault occurs. The magnitude of the currents flowing through the power system after a fault varies with time until they reach a steady-state…
Cathodic Protection This course presents standard methods and best practices related to designing and constructing cathodic protection systems. It provides a detailed analysis of corrosion and various types of cathodic protection currently in use. Students will learn how to develop a design basis for cathodic protection systems, design techniques, and data requirements for a full-scale…
NEC Area Classification A major safety concern in industrial plants is the occurrence of fires and explosions. No other aspect of industrial safety receives more attention in the form of codes, standards, technical papers, and engineering design. Regulatory bodies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have established systems that classify locations which exhibit…
Electrical Design of Pumping Stations This course is designed to provide pertinent information required to design and specify the electrical systems for flood-control pumping stations. Elements presented include pump drive selection, power supply, motors, power distribution equipment, control equipment, station wiring, station and equipment grounding, surge protection, electrical equipment, environmental protection, and the station service…
Instrumentation and Controls Controls and instrumentation are utilized as a primary means of monitoring and controlling fluid temperature, pressure, level and flow in various systems and processes. This course provides an overview of the application, operational characteristics, and components of various types of temperature, pressure, level, and flow control detection devices. It provides a fundamental…
Principles of Radio – Frequency Communications This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of radio-frequency communications. The subject matter reflects day-to-day requirements of personnel in the rating or skill area. It also reflects guidance provided by Enlisted Community Managers (ECMs) and other senior personnel, technical references, instructions, etc., and either the occupational…