420-Electrical Power Distribution Part 1 - Fundamentals

By: Brian Hinkle, P.E.

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Course Objective

This continuing education course is intended to provide training and education about the following topics: 1. Basic components in an AC electrical power distribution system 2. Measured values related to electrical power distribution (voltage, current, power, power factor and energy) 3. Electrical energy charges and billing 4. Electrical safety

Course Description

420-Electrical Power Distribution Part 1 - Fundamentals

This course is intended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, plant engineers and others who are interested in gaining an understanding of electrical power systems. This course provides a description of the major components in electrical power systems and the measured values associated with the system and components. It also provides an overview of energy billing to understand factors that impact the life-cycle costs of operations. In addition, there is an explanation of basic electrical safety and protective devices.

Questions about this course? Email the Author: brhinkle@comcast.net

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(5) 10 Reviews

Review of: Electrical Power Distribution Part 1

John Walker

12/10/2023

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Very good course on the basics of AC electrical power distribution.

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Paul Dorvel

08/07/2023

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This was an excellent, basic introduction to the most important elements of electric power distribution. The text was clear and questions as well.

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Nanu Harkhani

02/26/2023

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Very good course about electrical basic and fundamental

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Antonio N Aleman Martinez

02/25/2023

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Excellent course.

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Wesley Brown

02/21/2023

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Great course for basic power system concepts.

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Brian Mitsch

12/16/2022

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Good introductory course for a person who is not familiar with electrical distribution.

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William G. Robinson, Jr.

12/09/2022

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Excellent information with through explanation or factors.

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Wilner Taillefer

09/16/2022

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Excellent review

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Thomas Connell Jr

07/14/2022

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Excellent course - well written and a great review of electrical terms and systems.

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Robert

06/08/2021

Very good basic Electrical Power Fundamentals course.

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Course Code: 100277-04

Course PDH Hours: 2

Engineering Course Approvals

This course is accepted for engineering continuing education credit in all US states, territories, the District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces.
Ohio rules allow only 6-hours of unsupervised online courses such as this course per license renewal period
Kansas rules allow only 5-hours of self-study courses such as this course per license renewal period

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