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  • Fundamentals of Switchgear Equipment

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides an genertal overview of basic switchgear equipment. Switchgear is a general term covering switching and interrupting devices that control, meter and protect the flow of electric power. The component parts include circuit breakers, instrument transformers, transfer switches, voltage regulators, instruments, and protective relays and devices.

    Switchgear includes associated interconnections and supporting or enclosing structures. The various configurations range in size from a single panel to an assembly of panels and enclosures, with low and medium voltage ratings.

    Topics:

    • Types of switchgear
    • Voltage classifications
    • Low voltage elements
    • Circuit breakers, transformers and current transformers
    • DC and AC control circuits
    • Air, oil and vacuum CB's
    • Transfer switches
    • Instrumentation and misc. devices
    • Relays, regulators
    • Surge arresters, capacitors, control switches, fuses
    • Batteries, testing and metering equipment
    • Operations, inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance
    • Recordkeeping

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click Here:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a comprehensive knowledge of geotextile applications and design procedures.
    Publication Source: US Navy, NAVFAC, Pub#M5-685/NAVFAC MO-912

    Donald Parnell, PE

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