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Course #: 4019A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: Analog Circuit Measurement (Block A23); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (4019A). Components of Watthour Meters; Current, Voltage, and Power in AC Circuits; Types of Circuits and Their Measurements; Adjustments and Compensation of Meters; Use of Current and Potential Transformers; Register Constants and Multipliers; Meter Mountings and Service Connection Diagrams.
PART 2 (4019B). Watthour Meter Testing and Adjustments; Types of Testing; Testing Methods; Demand Metering; Mechanical Demand Registers; Pulse Devices; Thermal Watt Demand Meters; Measurement of Reactive Power and Apparent Power; Nonsinusoidal Waveforms; Control of Resistance Loads by SCRS; Waveform Analysis, Effect of Nonsinusoidal Waveforms on Measurements.

Course #: 4031
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Industrial AC Motors (086052); AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Theory and Parts of Alternators; Alternator Ratings; Operating Characteristics of Alternators; Structural Features of Stator; Stator Core; Stator Windings; Bar Windings; Two-Layer Coil Windings; Structural Features of Rotor; Mechanical and Electrical Details: Collectors and Brush Rigging; Horizontal-Shaft Bearings; Bearing Temperature Relays; Ventilation; Engine-Driven Alternators; Waterwheel-Driven Alternators; Steam Turbo-Alternators; Stator Construction; Rotor Construction; Air Supply; Hydrogen-Filled Generators; Connections of Alternator Winding Field and Armature.

Special Notes: Covers subject at an advanced, in-depth level.

Course #: 4368
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Principles of AC Circuits (4018A-D); AC Principles (Block A22); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Need for Proper Voltage Regulation; Characteristics of Voltage Regulation; Causes and Effects of Poor Voltage Regulation; Types of Voltage Regulators for Generators; Direct-Acting Regulator; Indirect-Acting Regulator; Rotating-Amplifier Regulator; Regulator with Inductor-Alternator Excitation System; Electron-Tube Regulator; Saturable-Reactor Regulator; Silicon-Controlled Rectifier Regulator; Regulator with Static Excitation System.

Course #: 4370
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Principles of AC Circuits (4018A-D); Voltage Regulators for Generators (4368); AC Principles (Block A22); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Fundamentals of Voltage Regulation Methods; Losses in a Distribution System; Minimizing the Voltage Loss in Lines and Distribution Transformers; Line Replacement; Series Capacitors; Shunt Capacitors; Booster Autotransformers and Tap-Changing Transformers; Line-Voltage Regulator Equipment; Induction Regulators; Step-Type Regulators; Switched Shunt Capacitors; Types of Bridging Impedances; Preventive Autotransformer Bridging Method; Transfer Switches and Selector Switches; Series Transformers and Reversing Switches; Tap Changing Arrangements; Step-Type Regulator; Line-Drop Compensator; Induction-Disc Relay; Static Relays  the Zener Diode; Applications of Regulators; Single- and Three-Phase Regulators; Regulator Connections; Adjustment of Regulators; Location and Connection of Regulators; Voltage Profile; Series of Parallel Operation; Installation and Maintenance.

Course #: 6613
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Switchgear and the Power System; Flow of Power; Protection of the Power System; Overlapping Protective Zones; Differential Protection Schemes; Automatic and Manual Control of Generating Stations; Minimum Protection for Generators and Transformers; Protection of Distribution Systems; Circuit Breaker Ratings and Designs; Operation of Circuit Breakers; Interruption of AC and DC Circuits; AC Reclosing Service; Station-Type Cubicle Switchgear; Metal-Clad Switchgear; Low-Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear; Supervisory and Control Switchboards; Switchgear Devices.

Course #: 6617
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Practical Aspects of Self-Induction; Calculating Inductance of Coils; Inductive Reactance; Impedance of an Inductive Circuit; Capacitors; Meaning of Capacity; Dielectric Strength; Fixed Capacitors; Electrolytic and Variable Capacitors; Capacitor Color Code; Time Constant.

Course #: 6538A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (6538A). Purpose of Protective Relays; Classification of Relays; Methods of Protection; Symbols and Diagrams in Protective Relaying; Power Circuit Breakers and Their Control Circuits; Relaying Accuracy of Current Transformers; Potential Transformers; Protective Relay Units, such as Induction Disk, Induction-Cylinder, Plunger, Polarized DC, Moving Coil, and Clapper Relays; Auxiliary Protective Equipment for Relaying; Testing of Relays by Test Plugs; Testing Procedures.
PART 2 (6538B). Principles of Relay Applications; Protective Relaying of Generators, Motors, Transformers, and Buses.

Course #: 4358
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22);
What Students Learn: Economics of Electric Transmission Line Systems; Designing and Routing of Lines; Transmission Line Conductors and Suspension Hardware; Types of Towers and Stresses on Towers; Conductor Sag and Tension; Construction Methods and Tower Erection; Maintenance of Overhead Lines.

Course #: 6256
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Plane Trigonometry (2309A-B); Logarithms (5254); AC Principles (Block A22); Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Block X02);
What Students Learn: Purpose and Arrangement of Power Lines; Calculation of DC Resistance; Calculation of Resistance and Reactance in AC Circuits; Power-Loss Calculations; Methods of Calculation of Short Lines, Medium-Length Lines, and Long High-Voltage Lines, with or without Phase Control; Advantages of Performance Diagrams and Circle Diagrams.

Course #: 6589A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (6589A). Electric Generating Stations as a Part of Generating System; Electric Equipment of Generating Stations; Control and Protective Equipment; Electric Components and Station-Service Supply in Steam- and Gas-Turbine Stations; Hydroelectric Stations and Their Equipment; Generation of Nuclear Power and Nuclear Power Plants.
PART 2 (6589B). Alternators, Main-Power Transformers, and Main-Power Switchgear in Generating Stations; Control-Feedback Systems; Governors; Excitation System; Automatic-Control Equipment; Supervisory-Control and Unattended Stations; Power-Feedback Systems for Station-Service Supply; Auxiliary Electric Equipment; Lighting, Heating, Cooling, and Communication Equipment in Generating Stations.

Course #: 6590A-B
Duration: 20 hours
Course Prerequisites: AC Principles (Block A22); Basic Industrial Math (Block X21);
What Students Learn: PART 1 (6590A). Types, Purpose, Location, and Rating of Transmission and Subtransmission Substations; Protection of Substations; Switching Systems; Switchgear Ratings; Types of Circuit Breakers; Disconnecting Switches; Transformation in Substations; Voltage Control in Substations; Control and Operation of Substations; Construction of Substations.
PART 2 (6590B). Distribution Systems and Arrangement of Primary and Secondary Feeders; Subtransmission-Supply Arrangement; High-Voltage and Low-Voltage Structures; Transformers; Voltage-Control Equipment; Metering Devices, Control Instruments, and Protective Relays; Rural Substations; Industrial Substations; Direct-Current Substations; Types of Rectifiers Used in Substations.