Electrical Fundamentals for Technicians
A plain-language grounding in voltage, current, AC and DC, three-phase power, site voltage levels, circuit protection and earthing. For technicians, operators and anyone who works around electrical equipment without being an electrician.
Los cuatro niveles
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- 1Sensibilización
- 2Conocimiento
- 3Habilidad
- 4Dominio
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Qué aprenderá
- Explain voltage, current and resistance in plain terms and describe how they relate through Ohm's law
- Distinguish AC from DC and explain why power grids generate, transmit and distribute AC
- Describe the difference between single-phase and three-phase supplies and where each is used on site
- Interpret power ratings in kW and kVA and explain what power factor means in practical terms
- Recognise typical LV, MV and HV voltage levels on an industrial site and the access rules that go with them
- Explain what fuses, MCBs, MCCBs and RCDs protect against, and why earthing and bonding keep people safe
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