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Power Distribution Systems
Course: AIT227

First Term: 2024 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load


Description: Introduces transmission and distribution of electrical power. Includes application of transformers, distribution and over-current protection devices, switchboards, feeders, bus-ways, motor control centers, generators, and troubleshooting techniques associated with these systems and devices.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe primary and secondary power distribution. (I)
2. Analyze the effects of unbalanced voltages and phases on power distribution systems. (I)
3. Troubleshoot techniques associated with power distribution. (I)
4. Describe the function of overcurrent and voltage protection devices and how to test them. (II)
5. Describe the operation and power distribution of generators. (III)
6. Test Alternating Current (AC) generators. (III)
7. Describe single phase and three phase transformers. (IV)
8. Test single phase and three phase transformers. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Power distribution systems
   A. Transmission
   B. Engineering notation
   C. Switchboards
   D. Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
   E. Troubleshooting
II. Protection
   A. Voltage and phase unbalance
   B. Fuses and circuit breakers
III. Generators
   A. Asynchronous
   B. Synchronous
   C. Voltage regulation
   D. Troubleshooting
IV. Transformers
   A. Types
   B. Calculations
   C. Polarity and interconnections
   D. Efficiency
   E. Troubleshooting
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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