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Task 5) Estimate wiring requirements

a Identify gauge of wiring
b Identify current carrying capacity
c Identify types of conductors
d Define types of and temperature ratings of insulation for common applications
e Verify integrity of connections
--torque value
f Define basic wiring and installation practices

Reference:
Wildi, Theodore (1985). Basic Electricity for Industry: Circuits and Machines. Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapter 4

Simson, Colin (1992). Introduction to Electric Circuits and Machines. Scarborough, Ontario:
Prentice-Hall Canada. Chapter 2

EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida: Electrical
Generating Systems Association. General Reference

Task 6) Define electrical safety principles

a Lock out and tag
b One hand rule
c Limitations
d PPE
e Verify grounding

Reference:
EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida: Elec-
trical Generating Systems Association. General Reference

Task 7) Install/replace current limiting devices

a Size, install, replace fuses and fuse disconnects
b Install circuit breakers
c Check operating condition of fuses
d Check operating condition of shunt trip devices
e Check electronic over current devices (secondary
f Check CT (current transformer)

Reference:
Wildi, Theodore (1985). Basic Electricity for Industry: Circuits and Machines. Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapter 4

Wildi, Theodore (2004). Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems, 6th Edition. Upper Saddle
River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapter 26

EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida:
Electrical Generating Systems Association. Chapter 27

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