50-413-759Codes for Industrial Electricians 8: Transformers
Course Information
Description
Course eight of 8 reviews the electrical code requirements which provide for the protection of various industrial transformer installations.  Course competencies include developing plans, sizing equipment and components, safety, and references to applicable sections of the NEC.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Plan the protection requirements for a typical industrial electrical transformer installation
    Assessment Strategies
    by selecting the required electrical components for a typical industrial electrical transformer installation situation
    by making necessary calculations for a typical industrial electrical transformer installation situation
    by creating a transformer installation plan
    Criteria
    the transformer installation plan shows sizing for all controls, conductors, switches, branches, etc.
    the transformer installation plan shows calculations for determining component sizes
    the transformer installation plan shows steps in a logical order
    the transformer installation plan includes all required safety equipment in the installation
    the transformer installation plan refers to applicable sections of the NEC and complies with NEC requirements

  2. Plan an electric welder installation
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a plan for installation of an electric welder
    Criteria
    the electric welder installation plan specifies if the installation is for transformer or rectifier welder
    the electric welder installation plan shows approved methods for motor generator arc welders
    the electric welder installation plan shows approved methods for resistance welders
    the electric welder installation plan shows installation requirements for welding cable
    the electric welder installation plan shows how the installation will comply with local utility requirements
    the electric welder installation plan shows proper conductor selection for the specific installation
    the electric welder installation plan shows how the installation will comply with NEC requirements
    the electric welder installation plan shows how the installation will be modified for single or group installations