Fund of Single Phase Metering

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Single Phase & Polyphase Metering, such as terminology and basic principles of meters. Students review basic math specific to metering, and gain knowledge of basic electricity and magnetism principles. Students will be introduced to meter testing equipment, meter diagrams and standards, and learn technical data and how to read watt-hour and demand meter schematics. They will also learn about power factor analyzers, high amperage current transformer cabinets, meter demand theory and demand registers. Students are introduced to various instrument transformers, their design, application and troubleshooting. They learn about high voltage metering equipment and how to safely install the equipment. In addition all students will learn how to connect electrical secondary services up to 600 volts from the pole to the house working off a ladder. Prerequisite: Admission to the Electric Power Utility Program.