Introducing MAGENTA | Industrial Electricity

Electrical Code Academy, Inc. is excited to finally roll out their extensive course on Industrial Electricity.

The Fast Trax® Magenta is dedicated to all things industrial, including job-site safety and electrical awareness. The program has 19 chapters dedicated to all aspects of industrial electricity fundamentals. Here is a complete list of all the chapters and their individual lesson topics.

CHAPTER 1. SAFETY

Introduction

A Culture of Safety

NFPA 70E and OSHA Guidelines

Safety in the Work Area

Safety Concerns before Starting the Work

Securing the Area

Worker Safety

Lifting

The Shop

Electrical Safety

General Electrical Safety Precautions

Lockout/Tagout

The Buddy System

Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Hazardous Materials

Organizations

Identification

The Hazardous Material Information Guide

The Material Safety Data Sheet

Fire Safety

Fire Classifications

Responding to a Fire

Personal Protective Equipment

Appearance

PPE—Head Protection

PPE—Eye Protection

PPE—Hearing Protection

PPE—Hand Protection

PPE—Foot Protection

PPE—Cold Weather Apparel

PPE—Checklist

Ladders and Scaffolds

Ladders

Scaffolds

Hand and Power Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Machinery

Pinch Points

Motors

Working on Live, Electrified Equipment

Grounding

Switches

Fuses and Disconnects

Capacitors

Summary

Review Questions

Put It into Practice

CHAPTER 2. LANGUAGE OF ELECTRICITY

Introduction

Electrical Symbols

Pictorial Symbols

Electrical Drawings

The Single-Line Drawing

The Pictorial Diagram

The Schematic Diagram

Ladder Diagram

Using the Drawings/Diagrams

Architectural Drawings

Scientific and Engineering Notation

Scientific Notation

Engineering Notation

Summary

Review Questions

Put It into Practice

CHAPTER 3. ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

Introduction

Atomic Structure

Current

Voltage

Resistance

Ohm’s Law

Work

Power

Horsepower

Electric Power

Power Law

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 4. TEST EQUIPMENT

Introduction

The Noncontact Voltage Tester

The Electrical Tester

Clamp-on Meter

Digital Multimeter

Premeasurement Inspection

Premeasurement Setup

Measuring Voltage

Measuring Current

Measuring Resistance

The Insulation Tester

Safety Precautions

Using the Insulation Tester

The Portable, Handheld Oscilloscope

Thermal Imaging Camera

Specialized Electrical Test Equipment

Phase Rotation Meter

Power Quality Meter

Process Clamp Meter

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 5. BASIC RESISTIVE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

Introduction

Series Circuits

Parallel Circuits

Combination Circuits

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 6. ALTERNATING CURRENT

Introduction

Basic AC Theory

Hydraulic Analogy of Alternating Current

Generation of a Voltage Curve

Use of Phasor Diagrams

Trigonometry

Alternating Current and Voltage Values

Effective Values

Average Values

Instantaneous Values

Advantages and Disadvantages of AC

Electromagnetic Induction

Inductance

Inductive Time Constant

Inductive Reactance

Noninductive Coil

Impedance in Inductive Circuits

Phase Relationship in Inductive Circuits

Summary of Inductance

Capacitance

Capacity

Capacitive Time Constant

Effect of Capacitance on Current Flow

Capacitive Reactance

Impedance in Capacitive Circuits

Summary of Capacitance

Power in AC Circuits

Positive and Negative Power

Power in an Inductive Circuit

Power in a Capacitive Circuit

Power in Circuits Containing Resistance and Inductance

Power Equations and Units

Three-Phase Systems

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 7. REACTIVE CIRCUITS AND POWER FACTOR

Introduction

Inductance and R-L Circuits

R-L Series Circuit

R-L Parallel Circuit

Capacitance and R-C Circuits

R-C Series Circuit

R-C Parallel Circuit

R-L-C Series and R-L-C Parallel Circuits

R-L-C Series Circuit

R-L-C Parallel Circuit

Power Factor Correction

Three-Phase Circuits

Three-Phase Power Factor Correction

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 8. CONDUCTOR TYPES AND SIZES

Introduction

Units of Measurement

Circular Mils

Square Mils

American Wire Gauge

Mil-Foot

Resistivity

Thermal Effect

Insulation and Ampacity of Conductors

Correction Factors

Types of Insulations

Flexible Cords and Cables

Electrical Distribution

Line Drop

Line Loss

Terminal Connections and Splices

Splices

Splicing Devices

Terminal Connections

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 9. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Introduction

Wiring Types

Armored and Metal-Clad Cable

Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable

Service-Entrance Cable

Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable

Raceways

Fittings, Conduit Bodies, and Boxes

Fittings

Conduit Bodies

Boxes

Conductor Installation

Conductor Selection and Sizing

Conductor Color Codes

Grounded Conductor Identification

Equipment Grounding Conductor Identification

High-Leg Marking

Raceway Sizing

Cable Trays

Summary

Review Questions

Put It into Practice

CHAPTER 10. MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM

Introduction

Magnets

Magnetic Fields and Forces

Magnetic Theories

Magnetic Materials

Magnetic Shields

Electromagnetism

Left-Hand Rule for a Single Conductor

Magnetic Forces

Left-Hand Rule for a Coil

Electromagnets

Application of Electromagnets

Magnetic Circuits and Measurements

Solenoids

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 11. TRANSFORMERS AND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

Introduction

Transformer Principle

Current Regulation under Load

Voltage Regulation under Load

Capacitive and Inductive Effect

Turns Ratio

Losses and Efficiency

Transformer Construction

Transformer Core Structure

Air Core Transformer

Noise Level

Polarity

Methods of Cooling

Special Transformers

Tapped Transformers

Autotransformers

Instrument Transformers

Buck-Boost Transformers

Control Transformers

Transformer Connections

Series Connections

Parallel Connections

Two-Phase Connections

Three-Phase Connections

Isolation Transformers

Three-Phase Transformer Calculations

Delta-Delta-Wye Calculations

Wye-Wye-Wye Calculations

Delta-Wye-Delta Connections

Wye-Delta-Delta Connections

Primary Distribution Systems

The Radial Distribution System

The Loop Distribution System

Single-Phase Systems

Grounding Requirements

Industrial Installations

Secondary High-Voltage Distribution

The Secondary Ties Loop System

Grounding of Electrical Systems

Grounding of Electrical Equipment

Ground-Fault Protection

Three-Phase Systems

Harmonics

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 12. DC MACHINES

Introduction

Electromagnetic Induction

Generator Construction

Basic Generator

Armature Construction—Coils

Armature Construction—Core

Armature Construction—Commutator

Frame and Field Poles

Generator Operation

Effect of Armature Current

Neutral Plane

Armature Self-Induction

Interpoles (Commutating Poles)

Compensating for Armature Reaction

Other Effects of Armature Current

Generator Voltage

Saturation Curve

Self-Excited Generator

Causes

Shunt Generators

Series Generators

Compound Generators

Separately Excited Generator

Voltage Control versus Voltage Regulation

Parallel Operation of Generators

Shunt Generators in Parallel

Compound Generators in Parallel

Generator Efficiency

DC Motors

Basic Motor Operation

Right-Hand Rule for a Motor

Force Exerted on a Conductor

Torque and Power

Generator Action in a Motor

Commutation

Armature Reaction in a Motor

Motor Interpoles (Commutating Poles)

Compensating Windings in Motors

Motor Speed

Speed Regulation

Types of DC Motors

Series Motors

Shunt Motors

Compound Motors

Flywheel Effect

Permanent-Magnet Motors

Brushless DC Motors

Stepping Motors

Motor Maintenance

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 13. AC MACHINES

Introduction

Alternator Construction

Single-Phase Alternators

Two-Phase Alternators

Three-Phase Alternators

Wye (Star) Connection

Delta Connection

Phase Sequence

Power in a Three-Phase System

Frequency and Voltage Control

Paralleling Alternators

Effect of Varying Field Strength

Effect of Increased Driving Force

Motor–Generator Sets

Rotary Converters (Dynamotors)

AC Motors

Three-Phase Motor Theory

Speed of the Rotating Magnetic Field

Rotor Speed

The direction of Rotor Rotation

Torque

Slip

Three-Phase Motor Starting and Running Current

Types of Three-Phase Motors

Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor

Wound-Rotor Induction Motors

Adjustable-Speed Induction Motor (Brush-Shifting Motor)

High-Frequency Motors

Synchronous Motors

Single-Phase Motors

Starting Single-Phase Motors

Resistance Split-Phase Motor

Capacitor-Start, Induction-Run Motors

Shaded-Pole Motors

Repulsion Motors

Series AC Motors

Universal Motors

Selection of Single-Phase Motors

Torque Motors

Dual-Voltage Windings

Multispeed Induction Motors

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 14. CONTROL AND CONTROLLED DEVICES

Introduction

Control Devices

Push Buttons

Rotary Switches

Limit Switches

Proximity Switches

Photoelectric Switches

Controlled Devices

Relays

Time-Delay Relays

Latching Relays

Contactor

Motor Starters

Annunciators

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 15. MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUITS

Introduction

Two-Wire Controls

Three-Wire Controls

Multiple Start/Stop Controls

Forward/Reverse Controls

Speed Control

Jog Control

Miscellaneous Control

Multiple Motor Starter Control

Sequential Starting Control

Reduced Voltage Starting Methods

Braking

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 16. VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES (VFDS)

Introduction

The Need for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

The Early Solutions

The Next Stage

The Solution

Types of VFDs

VFD Block Diagram

VFD Installation

Physical Mounting

Grounding Requirements

Power Requirements

Wire/Cable Requirements

VFD Initialization

Programming the VFD

VFD Troubleshooting

Use Your Smarts and Your Senses

Electrical Supply Problems

The Motor and/or the Load

The Control Signal Devices

The VFD Itself

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 17. PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS (PLCS AND PACS)

Introduction

PLC versus PAC

PLC Components

Input Module

Output Module

I/O Wiring

Programming

Ladder Diagram (LD)

Function Block Diagram (FBD)

Sequential Function Chart (SFC)

Instruction List (IL)

Structured Text (ST)

PLC Program

Types of Instructions

Relay Functions

Industry 4.0

Industry 1.0

Industry 2.0

Industry 3.0

Industry 4.0

Industry 5.0

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 18. LIGHTING

Introduction

Lighting Measurements

Inverse Square Law

Light Distribution

Lighting Requirements and Considerations

Reflection

Glare

Lighting Layout

Types of Luminaires

Incandescent Lamps

Fluorescent Lamps

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps

Light-Emitting Diode Lighting

Comparison

Lighting Maintenance

Relamping

Summary

Review Questions

CHAPTER 19. PREDICTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Introduction

Predictive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

General Requirements

Inspection Records

Four Rules of Electrical Maintenance

Keep It Clean

Keep It Dry

Keep It Tight

Keep It Friction-Free

Inspection Checklist

PPE Maintenance Concerns

Maintenance of Drawings

Maintenance of Electrical Test Equipment

Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

Lighting Maintenance Concerns

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Equipment Performance/Status

Inventory Management

CMMS Benefits

Maintenance Responsibility

As you can see, this new Industrial Electricity Course will explain all the things you always wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask. The course is self-paced and is designed to go in-depth into all the subjects necessary for a firm understanding of Industrial Electricity, which can be a different beast than Residential or Commercial Electricity.

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