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Section 1 - Basic Electricity

Task 1) Demonstrate knowledge of AC electrical theory:

a Ohm's law
b Sine waves
c Be conversant with both RMS and Average methods of measuring an AC sine wave.
d Understand single and three phase electric circuits.
e Identify the differences between permanent and electromagnets, and understand the concepts
of a magnetic field, flux density.
f Be conversant with the concepts of Apparent Power - Volt-amperes (VA), Real Power - Watts
(W), and Power Factor (PF)
g Understand the concept of leading and lagging power factor, and the effect of both leading
and lagging Power Factor upon AC electrical systems.
h Effects of grounding

Reference:
Wildi, Theodore (1985). Basic Electricity for Industry: Circuits and Machines. Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 15

Simson, Colin (1992). Introduction to Electric Circuits and Machines. Scarborough, Ontario: Pren-
tice-Hall Canada. Chapters 3, 13, 16

EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida: Elec-
trical Generating Systems Association. Chapters 22, 23

Task 2) Demonstrate knowledge of DC electrical theory

a Voltage--Series and parallel
b Types of batteries (lead acid/NiCad)
c Inductive and resistive circuits
d Voltage drop
e Resistors
f Magnetism
g Ohm's law
h Circuit components
i Effects of grounding

Reference:
Wildi, Theodore (1985). Basic Electricity for Industry: Circuits and Machines. Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Simson, Colin (1992). Introduction to Electric Circuits and Machines. Scarborough, Ontario: Pren-
tice-Hall Canada. Chapters 2, 3, 4

EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida: Elec-
trical Generating Systems Association. Chapters 12, 22

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