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Basic Electricity for OperatorsBasic Electricity for Operators

This course covers basic electrical concepts as related to water and wastewater operations. Concepts covered include electron theory, Ohm’s law, Watts law, DC and AC current.

Estimated Length: 1 hour(s)

Lessons

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Online Lesson1. Basic Electricity for Operators -

Objectives

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  1. Define the following terms:
    1. Alternating current
    2. Direct current
    3. Electron theory of electrical energy
    4. EMF
    5. Current
    6. Resistance
    7. Power
    8. Voltage
    9. Amperage
    10. Sine wave
    11. Conductor
    12. Insulator
    13. Battery
    14. VOM meter
    15. Generator
    16. Converter
    17. Rectifier
    18. Hertz
  2. Perform calculations using
    1. Ohm’s law
    2. Watt’s law
  3. Describe the analogy of water pressure, flow and head loss to an electrical circuit
  4. List and describe the advantages of alternating current over direct current
  5. Describe three sources of electrical energy
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