Electrics and Power Systems

Alternative-fueled vehicles (AFV) represent different types of hazards compared with vehicles with traditional fuel such as gasoline and diesel with internal combustion engines. Do our usual methods, equipment, and training work, or do we need to do something more to be safe?

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical direct current circuits, which form the basis of all electrical/electronic courses.

As vessels continue to increase in size, the power demand rises too, so more powerful engines and other equipment items must also be installed. The increased size and demand on power requires the use of higher voltages on board, enabling the efficient and effective transfer of energy throughout the vessel.

To get the most from this course a basic understanding of the fundamentals of electricity and DC circuit analysis needs to be known.

Background knowledge of mathematics and trigonometry will assist you when learning the mathematical derivatives as they apply to electrical functions. The learner will gain knowledge on limits, useful Trig Identities and the Squeeze Theorem.

A transformers basic job is to increase or decrease power. There are critical pieces of equipment that need to be protected and maintained to a high level to ensure maximum productivity is available throughout its life span. This course will give you a greater understanding of the standard type three-phase power transformer used within the industry today.

Basic requirements Electrical; Mathematics; Trigonometry.

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 deals with the protection and control principles of high voltage stations. Strong background knowledge in electrical circuitry will assist your understanding of this subject.

In this course, how Digital Electric Circuits work in modern Intelligent Electrical Devices (IED's), logic gates, digital flip-flops and shift registers will be covered. The student should have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and have the capability to read circuit diagrams to get the most from this course.

In this course, you will learn about the switchboard and how it, in most cases, is constructed. We will look at different types, and you will learn how they work. You will get to know the idea behind the many wires and why they are needed, and you will gain knowledge about wire dimensioning and how they are connected correctly.

This course will give you an understanding of the theory of electrical rotating motors and generators.

A solid background in electrical circuitry is required to gain the most out of this course as it deals with the protection and control principles of distribution stations and feeders. Transformer Differential Protection; System Faults; Differential Protection; CT Saturation and Mal-operation of Transformer Protection.