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2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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HC/HN: Honors Course  IN/IH: Integrated lecture/lab  LB: Lab  LC: Clinical Lab  LS: Skills Lab  WK: Co-op Work
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Electrical Utilities Technology

  
  • EUT 103 - Generation Steam Systems

    3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Introduction to steam systems, thermodynamics, and boiler operation. Includes steam as an energy generating source, steam system operation, and boilers. Also includes pressure and temperature control.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Explain the basics of steam systems, including temperature measurement, pressure measurement, and thermal expansion.
    2. Explain the science of steam as an energy source.
    3. Describe boiler types and components and their functions.
    4. Demonstrate basic steam system operation, including strainers, air, condensate, pressure and temperature controls.
    5. Describe the operation of a condensate recovery system.
    6. Explain steam system performance.

    Outline:
    1. Introduction to Steam Systems
      1. Basic operation
      2. Temperature measurement
      3. Pressure measurement
      4. Thermal expansion
    2. Science of Steam Systems
      1. Steam states
      2. Internal energy and enthalpy
      3. Steam tables and diagrams
      4. Steam power
    3. Boilers
      1. Types
      2. Boiler subsystems
      3. Boiler operation
      4. Boiler pressure
      5. Boiler components
        1. Safety devices
        2. Water column
        3. Blowdown
        4. Chemical treatment
    4. Steam Systems
      1. Operation
      2. Outside stem and yoke valves
      3. Strainers
      4. Pressure control
      5. Regulator valve operation
      6. Temperature control
        1. Heat exchangers
        2. Temperature regulation
    5. Air and Condensate Control
      1. Steam trap types
      2. Steam trap testing and maintenance
      3. Air vents
      4. Condensate recovery systems
        1. Condensate pump operation
        2. Condensate pump maintenance
        3. Globe valves
        4. Check valves
    6. Steam System Performance
      1. Performance measurement
      2. Effects of air
      3. Troubleshooting steam systems


    Effective Term:
    Summer 2014
  
  • EUT 104 - Overhead and Underground Systems, Hardware, and Equipment

    4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
    3 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Procedures for working in the overhead and underground distribution components. Includes pole hardware, overhead conductors, porcelain and polymer equipment, overhead transformers, underground equipment installation, electrical utility disciplines, and safety.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify pole hardware and installation techniques.
    2. Identify overhead conductors and use proper splicing techniques.
    3. Identify various types of porcelain or polymer equipment and overhead, and underground installation techniques.
    4. Demonstrate the hook up of electrical connections to overhead transformers and test for proper voltage.
    5. Install underground cables, transformers, and switchgear with proper techniques.
    6. Explain utility disciplines as it relates to the specific crafts.
    7. Describe safety as it relates to the electric utility industry.

    Outline:
    1. Pole Hardware
      1. Overhead conductors
      2. Down guys and risers
      3. Various  bolt, nuts, and washers
      4. Installation techniques
    2. Overhead Conductors
      1. Transmission
      2. Distribution
      3. Primary and secondary
      4. Spicing techniques
    3. Porcelain or Polymer Equipment
      1. Insulators
      2. Arrestors
      3. Cutouts
      4. Overhead and underground installation techniques
    4. Overhead Transformers
      1. Single phase connections
      2. Three phase connections
      3. Test for voltage
    5. Underground Equipment Installation
      1. Transformers
      2. Switchgear
      3. Cable
    6. Electrical Utility Disciplines
      1. Lineman/cableman
        1. Climbing equipment
        2. Pole setting
      2. Substation electrician
      3. Journeyman meterman technician
      4. Electronics technician
      5. Relay technician
      6. Journeyman shop electrician
    7. Safety
      1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
      2. Equipment and personal grounding protection
      3. Tail board briefing
      4. Handline
        1. Makeup
        2. Use
        3. Storage


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2014
  
  • EUT 106 - Measuring Electricity

    3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
    2 lecture periods 2 lab periods

    Overview of the theories and devices used to measure electricity. Includes electric utility metering terminology, Blondel’s theorem, kilowatt-hour meter operating principles, single-phase and network meters, wiring connections for mounting devices, voltmeter, voltage indicator, and ammeter usage, and Direct Current (DC), and Alternating Current (AC), circuits.

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    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Identify pole hardware and installation techniques.
    2. Identify transmission conductors and use proper splicing techniques.
    3. Identify various types of porcelain equipment and overhead and underground installation techniques.
    4. Hook up electrical connections to overhead transformers and test for proper voltage.
    5. Install underground cables, transformers, and switchgear with proper techniques.

    Outline:
    1. Pole Hardware
      1. Crossarms and braces
      2. Down guys and risers
      3. Various bolts, nuts, and washers
    2. Overhead Conductors
      1. Transmission
      2. Distribution
      3. Primary and secondary
    3. Porcelain Equipment
      1. Insulators
      2. Arrestors
      3. Cutouts
    4. Overhead Transformers
      1. Single phase connections
      2. Three phase connections
    5. Underground Equipment
      1. Transformers
      2. Switchgear
      3. Cable


    Effective Term:
    Spring 2014