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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