Electrical Engineering
This online course is an introduction to electric power requirements for building and multi-building developments. In this course you will learn about terminology, acquistition and analysis of preliminary load data needed, estimate individual loads, emergency loads, area loads and loads for entire developments and activities. This course will teach you about basic considerations for power sources and considerations when purchasing primary electric power from a utility. This course will give electrical engineers who have limited experience with building design an introduction to electric load estimating methodology.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThis online course is an introduction to electric power requirements for building and multi-building developments. In this course you will learn about terminology, acquistition and analysis of preliminary load data needed, estimate individual loads, emergency loads, area loads and loads for entire developments and activities. This course will teach you about basic considerations for power sources and considerations when purchasing primary electric power from a utility. This course will give electrical engineers who have limited experience with building design an introduction to electric load estimating methodology./p>
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Know how to convert motor horsepower to input kilovolt-amperes for preliminary estimates
- Define Demand Factor and know how it is used to determine power requirements
- Define Diversity Factor and know how it is used to determine power requirements
- Define Coincidence Factor and know how it is used to determine power requirements
- Learn the guidelines for selection of Demand Factors
- Learn the guidelines for selection of Load Factors
- Know the three types of emergency power loads
- Demand and Load Factors for a wide variety of buildings and activities
- Estimate lighting power requirements for various areas
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 2 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this online course a student will understand microturbine generators, how they work, their performance characteristics, and what applications can benefit from this combined power & heat technology. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain what microturbines are and how they function
- Discuss the basics components of microturbines
- Discuss part-load performance
- Explain effects of ambient conditions on performance
- Understand microturbine capital costs
- Discuss suitable applications for microturbines
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a ten (10) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies one (1) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this online course you will learn what a photovoltaic (PV) power system is and the following as it pertains to the PV system: Circuit requirements, Disconnecting means, Wiring methods, Grounding, Marking, and Connections to other sources.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEIn this online course you will learn what a photovoltaic (PV) power system is and the following as it pertains to the PV system: Circuit requirements, Disconnecting means, Wiring methods, Grounding, Marking, and Connections to other sources.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understand the various components and terminologies associated with photovoltaic systems
- Learn photovoltaic system’s circuit requirements and installation guidelines including wiring methods
- Discuss grounding methods as well as standard markings of photovoltaic system components
- Identify standard methods to connect to other power systems and loads
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a ten (10) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies one (1) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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In this online course a student will learn about the different ways pumped storage hydropower and conduit hydropower can enhance renewable energy portfolio's, the steps necessary to develop this new technology, and the common barriers encountered for deployment.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PEIn this online course a student will learn about the different ways pumped storage hydropower and conduit hydropower can enhance renewable energy portfolio's, the steps necessary to develop this new technology, and the common barriers encountered for deployment.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding of pumped storage hydropower
- Understanding of potential hydropower from conduits
- Addresses the technical flexibility that existing pumped storage facilities can provide to support intermittent renewable energy generation
- Describing grid reliability benefits
- Understanding the differences between Pumped storage hydropower and conduit hydropower
- Safety aspects of constructing conduit hydropower projects on existing water-conveyance structures
- Current status and the future outlook for PSH in the United States
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 10 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (1) continuing education hour (CEH)/professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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This is an online course that gives detailed description of the electrical system blackout that happened August 14th, 2003. This was one of the largest blackouts in US history, that affected more than 150 million people. This course will cover the conditions prior to the start of the blackout sequence, conditions prior to the start of the blackout sequence, casual events leading to the power system cascade, and the cascading failure of the power system.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PEThis is an online course that gives detailed description of the electrical system blackout that happened August 14th, 2003. This was one of the largest blackouts in US history, that affected more than 150 million people. This course will cover the conditions prior to the start of the blackout sequence, conditions prior to the start of the blackout sequence, casual events leading to the power system cascade, and the cascading failure of the power system.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Know what happened, why it happened, and what can be done to minimize future outages
- Learn about power system operations, the planning, design, protection and control
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 6 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 1 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). The student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 300. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2017 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for Chapters 1 up to and including chapter 3
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 2 of a multiple part series, this one (1) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). The student will progress through each section of the NEC from chapter 3 through chapter 4. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2017 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for Chapter 3 up to and including chapter 4
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a five question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. Records also are available anytime online by accessing your account on EZ-pdh.com. This course satisfies 1 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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The On-demand Webinar will play through similar to a live webinar, however you will have the ability to take anytime, pause/rewind and complete in more than one session.
Upon completion you will then answer a short five question quiz, which can be taken unlimited times until passing, immediately generating a certificate of completion.
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Part 2 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). The student will progress through all of article 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2017 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for chapter 4
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 3 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). The student will progress through all of article 500. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2017 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for chapter 5
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code,
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 4 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). The student will progress through all of article 600. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2017 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for Chapters 6
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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Part 5 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2014 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). The student will progress through each section of the NEC from article 700 up to and including article 900. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2017 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PESPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for Chapters 7 up to and including chapter 9.
- Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code,
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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