BES704 - Electrical

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Subject Title
Electrical

Subject Description
This subject covers the design, operation and maintenance of electrical systems in buildings. Topics include the application of Ohm's Law, the components of electrical distribution systems in buildings, their operation and their maintenance.  Students also learn how to calculate utility charges and to reduce electrical loads.  Safety and energy efficiency are emphasized in this subject.

Credit Status
One credit in the Building Environmental Systems (BES) Operator Class II Certificate

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Apply Ohm's Law in a variety of configurations.
2. Explain the application of the principles of magnetism and electro-magnetism to generators, electric motors and transformers.
3. Explain the principles of three phase power and its application.
4. Interpret schematic and wiring diagrams for control and motor control circuits.
5. Interpret floor plans with electrical devices and wiring.
6. Interpret single line diagrams of single phase and three phase building equipment and distribution systems.
7. Describe technologies used to reduce electrical loads.
8. Calculate utility costs based on a rate schedule
9. Describe safety procedures and practices for operation and maintenance of building equipment and systems including lock out/tag out procedure.
10. Describe the correct and safe use of a variety of electrical meters and testers.
11. Select light sources in a given situation, taking into account advantages, disadvantages, light levels, energy consumption and maintenance.
12. Describe the principle of operation of various electronic devices and systems used in building equipment and operations.
13. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of predictive and preventive approaches to maintenance of electrical equipment.

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