EN 116 - Introduction to Electrical Theory & Instrumentation

EN_116 covers in-depth the following subjects: Basic concepts in electrotechnology and energy plant instrumentation and controls.

Rationale:
This is a required course for the Power Engineering Diploma (PPE) program. It prepares the students with the specific skills and knowledge necessary to challenge the Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) Provincial 4th Class Power Engineering examination. It provides the students with the theory necessary to operate the electrical and instrumentation components of a power plant safely and efficiently.

Prerequisites: 50% Math 30-1 or 60% Math 30-2; 50% Chemistry 30 (recommended) or 65% Chemistry 20
Corequisites: EN 115 , EN 138  , EN 150 , EN 151 , EN 152  

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to

1.Apply the concepts of basic electricity while performing simple calculations using voltage, current, resistance and power.

2.Describe the basic principles of magnetism.

3.Describe the design and application of electrical metering devices.

4.Describe the operating principles of the various types of AC and DC motors and generators.

5.Describe the operating principles of electrical transformers.

6.Describe an electrical distribution system.

7.Describe the overall purpose and function of plant instrumentation systems.

8.Describe the construction and operation of common devices used to measure pressure, level, flow, temperature, humidity, and composition.

9.Describe the basic types and functions of transmitters, recorders, controllers, and control actuators.

10.Describe the operation of programming controls for boilers, including applicable testing and maintenance procedures.

11.Describe the design and operation of electronic control systems.

12.Describe the design and operation of electrical control systems.

Required Resource Materials:
Required Resource Material:

•            Drawing Instruments

•            Pencils

•            Erasers

•            Non-technical English language dictionary

•            ABSA approved non-programmable scientific calculator

Plan Global Training Systems Ltd. Preparatory Math Topics for Power Engineering (2.0 ed.).

Pan Global Training Systems Ltd. Power Engineering Fourth Class (3.0 ed.)

Pan Global Training Systems Ltd. (2017). Power Engineering Academic Supplement (2.0 ed.)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2018). Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Vol. 1) Pan Global Training Systems Ltd.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2018). Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Vol 2) Pan Global Training Systems Ltd.

Canadian Standards Association. (2012) Extract of CSA Standards B51-09, B52-05 and B52S1-09 Pan Global Training Systems Ltd.

Power Engineers Regulation, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Pressure welders Regulations, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer. Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer. Pressure Equipment Exemption Order, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer. Chapter S-1, Safety Codes Act. Government of Alberta. King’s Printer.

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
This course is delivered by classroom instruction using the material from the latest Pan Global training systems Ltd. The course covers the topics outlined in the latest SOPEEC syllabus which is in line with ABSA. Additional reference materials are used to supplement the core material.

The course is 47 hours in length and consists of lectures, quizzes, tests, and a final exam. The quizzes are comprised of multiple-choice questions from the textbooks, workbook or lectures or a combination of these.

 

Content of Course:
This course will cover the following topics. Consult with instructor for suggested schedule.

1. Basic electricity
2. Magnetism and electromagnetism
3. Electrical metering devices
4. Motors and generators
5. Transformers
6. Electrical distribution circuits
7. Introduction to energy plant controls and instrumentation
8. Introduction to process measurement
9. Basic control and instrumentation components
10. Introduction to programmable controllers
11. Electronic control systems and computer applications
12. Electrical control systems

• Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  
• “Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”  

Energy Program, 1^st Year Individual Course Percent Grade Conversion

Students must maintain a cumulative grade (all semester one courses) of C+ (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.30) to qualify to graduate.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

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