The Fundamentals 2 course includes the following learning activities. Maximum CEH awarded are 19 Operating Topics and 2 Simulation, but actual CEH depend upon classroom hours.
Fundamentals - Fundamental Theory of Generators
Learning Objectives:
1. Review of fundamental theory of generators
2. Theory of generators will be addressed including:
- Review of voltage sources
- Fundamental theory of AC generators
- Types of AC generators
- Fundamental theory of DC generators
Learning Activity Content:
- Review of concept of a voltage source
- Describe the theory of operation of AC generators
- Identify and describe the types of AC generators
- Describe the theory of operation of DC generators
Fundamentals - Fundamental Theory of Motors
Learning Objectives:
1. Review of fundamental theory of motors
2. Selected areas of fundamental theory of motors will be addressed including:
- DC motors
- AC motors
Learning Activity Content:
- Describe DC motor operation and applications
- Describe AC motor operation and applications
Fundamentals - Substation Equipment
Learning Objectives:
1. Review of substation equipment
2. The purpose and operation of substation equipment will be examined including:
- The connection of power system elements
- Controlling power in substations
- Purpose of the substation control house
- Need for substation grounding
- Introduction to the usage of one-line diagrams
Learning Activity Content:
- Describe the connecting functions in a power system substation including bus-work
- Determine what factors impact power flow and what impacts voltage levels to assist with understanding how a power system is controlled
- Describe the major functions housed in a substation control house
- Describe the necessity for substation grounding
- Describe the construction and usage of a one-line diagram
Fundamentals - Transformers
Learning Objectives:
1. Review of transformers
2. Transformer theory and operation will be addressed including:
- Basic transformer theory
- Electrical effects of transformers
- Operation of three-phase transformers
- Operation of auto-transformers
- Transformer ratings
- Transformer operations
- Usage in system operation
- Use of transformers as a ground reference
Learning Activity Content:
- Describe the construction and operation of simple transformers
- Describe the electrical effects of transformers including voltage and turns ratio
- Describe the construction and operation of three-phase transformers
- Describe the design and operation of an auto-transformer
- Describe the purpose of transformer ratings
- Describe common operating issues of transformers including in-rush and harmonics
- Examine the usage of transformers for grounding in a power system
