475-Electrical Emergency Power Systems: Part 1

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:

The definition of Emergency Power Supply (EPS) and Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
The EPSS classifications of type, class, and level
Types of electrical distribution equipment used in EPSS for single and multi-generator systems
Criteria for the design of EPSS electrical distribution equipment

Course Description

475-Electrical Emergency Power Systems: Part 1

This course is intended for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, plant engineers and others who are interested in gaining a foundational understanding of electrical emergency power systems. The course defines the equipment included in an emergency power system and emergency power supply system. The major equipment is described along with references to NFPA 110 – Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems and NFPA 70 - the National Electric Codes that govern their design and installation. There is an explanation of the design criteria for electrical distribution equipment to be used in an EPSS.

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

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Review of: Electrical Emergency Power Systems: Part 1

Aldo Dekovich

03/05/2024

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Good summary on EPSS

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Review of: Electrical Emergency Power Systems: Part 1

Richard Racette

02/18/2023

Verified Buyer

This as a good introductory course. The basic rules regarding emergency power systems were covered well and the appropriate references were provided.

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Review of: Electrical Emergency Power Systems: Part 1

Robert Featherstone

10/20/2022

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Good introduction

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Course Code: 100277-06

Course PDH Hours: 1

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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