This course builds upon the students a basic understanding of single and three-phase power systems. Progressing the student to understand the physics of electrical power and the instrumentation involved in the measurement of single and three-phase power flow.

This course concentrates on the electricity meter, electric meter, electrical meter, energy meter or kilowatt-hour meter which is a device that measures the amount of electric energy consumed by a residence, a business, or an electrically powered device.

Electric meters installed at customers' premises for billing and monitoring purposes are examined. Some meters may measure demand, the maximum use of power in a set interval. Single-phase and three-phase metering measurements are also covered.

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Graham Van Brunt

An entire career in the power sector of engineering, Graham graduated from Queen's university coupled with subsequent studies with Wilfrid Laurier University to travel the globe and apply his skills and garner his protection and control experience internationally. His passion for staying in touch with his profession and his kinship for mentoring has kept him in front of an audience of learners.

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