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Dec 26, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
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BCT 271 - Electrical IV 4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours 2 lecture periods 4 lab periods Continuation of BCT 174 . Includes load calculations-branch and feeder circuits, conductor selection and calculations, practical applications of lighting, hazardous locations, and overcurrent protection.
Prerequisite(s): BCT 174 or concurrent enrollment.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Use load calculations to determine branch circuit conductor size.
- Select conductors for various temperature ranges and atmospheres.
- Identify the general lighting pattern produced by each type of fixture.
- Define the various classifications of hazardous locations.
- Select and size overcurrent protection for specific applications.
Outline:
- Load Calculations-Branch and Feeder Circuits
- Services
- Feeders
- Branch circuits
- Single and multi-motor circuits
- Conductor Selection and Calculations
- Selection
- Insulation
- Current carrying ability
- Temperature rating
- Practical Applications of Lighting
- Types
- Lamps
- Ballast
- Troubleshooting
- Controls
- Hazardous Locations
- Classes of hazards
- Components
- Seals
- Approved equipment
- Over Current Protection
- Fuses
- Circuit breakers
Effective Term: Full Academic Year 2018/19
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