COURSE OBJECTIVE
Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.
• Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with the information or refresher on Acceptance Testing, theory, rules (requirements), practical applications, and electrical specification results or provide for the engineer assigned to a related job with the minimum knowledge to properly Evaluate the design and testing of a system.
• Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze Electrical Power designs and testing for compliance with goals and requirements.
• Provide a licensed Electrician with an understanding of NETA Testing to be able to assess impacts on said systems for installation or design changes, and proper safe operation. And, potentially to be a study guide for NETA Level tests.
Electric Power basics are covered along with the theoretical background, where applicable, that should enable the engineer to understand the potential impacts. More importantly, completion this course will provide the requisite knowledge to perform various tasks of design, including ensuring that such systems are sized, built, tested and maintained; and the appropriate requirements are met all while working in a safe manner.
Focus will be on the basics of knowledge given that truly understanding the basics along with the ability to accomplish tasks safely. All the best.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
NETA is an accredited standards developer by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NETA standards differ from others in that in matters of testing, the relevant test and requirements derive from other standards: IEEE, IEC, NECA, NEMA, and UL. The focus is on acceptance testing; that is, ensuring the equipment are ready to be energized and will perform satisfactorily. The Acceptance Testing Specifications (ATS), specifically the electrical tests and satisfactory values required is the focus of this course. Those requirements most often encountered by an engineer reviewing test results is the focus.
NOTE
Access to any basic theory book (see the References) is helpful but is not required for completion of the course(s).
The NETA Acceptance Testing Specification is a useful reference for its detailed requirements and as a desk reference, but again, is not required, this course should provide a useful introduction to the ATS.
