Basics of Electricity, DC Circuits:
This class is designed to introduce you to the DC (Direct Current) concepts of the basics of electricity. No prior knowledge of electricity is required to attend this class. All simple theories and explanations will be effectively supported through practical hands-on exercises and demonstrations. Technicians, assemblers, mechanics, operators, non-electrical engineers, supervisors, etc. will acquire valuable knowledge of DC electricity upon class completion.
If you need to learn about electricity for your work, or if you are simply interested in electricity, or if you require this knowledge in order to secure a job position, then this is definitely the class for you!
Additionally, if your busy schedule does not allow you to enroll in a full-semester course in electricity from the local vocational institute, then this 3-day intensified training is certainly designed for you. Or if you are attending a CBT (Computer Based Training) or utilizing a Laboratory Volt program type, and neither is effectively assisting you in understanding electricity, this class is a MUST!
"Basics of Electricity, DC Circuits" will help to answer any of the following questions, which you may have:
What is a capacitor?
What is a resistor?
How do electrons travel in a wire?
What are the graphical symbols and what do they represent?
What is Ohm's law?
What is power, horsepower, and energy?
What is the difference between a parallel circuit and a series circuit?
What are KVL and KCL and how can I use them to troubleshoot a circuit?
What is permeability, µ, B-H curves and induction?
How does a simple DC generator function?
etc.
Our instructor understands that your work is important to you and that you want the right training which meets your requirements, and that’s why we offer the flexibility to customize our training to address your specific needs.
Although a specific curriculum/agenda is presently established for each particular training class, on the first day of class, our expert trainer will inquire you about your work, what you already know, and what you would like to learn, to enable him/her to tailor the existing course to the precise needs of your job applications, as necessary.
We want to provide you with the best, value-added training available, that is advantageous to you and to your business organization!
CLASS OVERVIEW
Day One
THE NATURE OF ELECTRICITY
Structure of the atom
The Electric Charge
The Coulomb
The Electrostatic Field
Potential Difference
Current
Current Flow
Sources of Electricity
Direct and Alternating Currents and Voltages
Laboratory Exercises
ELECTRICAL STANDARDS AND CONVENTION
Metric Prefixes
Powers of 10
Scientific Notation
Rounding Off Numbers
Graphical Symbols
Schematic Diagram
One-Line Diagram
Block Diagram
Wiring Diagram
Electric Plan
Laboratory Exercises
OHM'S LAW AND POWER
The Electric Circuit
Resistance
Fixed Resistors
Variable Resistors
Ohm's Law
Electric Power
Horsepower
Electrical Energy
Laboratory Exercises
Day Two
DIRECT-CURRENT SERIES CIRCUITS
Voltage, Current, and Resistance in Series Circuits
Polarity of Voltage Drops
Conductors
Total Power in a Series Circuit
Voltage Drop by Proportional Parts
Laboratory Exercises
DIRECT-CURRENT PARALLEL CIRCUITS
Voltage and Current in a Parallel Circuit
Resistance in Parallel
Open and Short Circuits
Division of Current in Two Parallel Branches
Conductance in Parallel
Power in Parallel Circuits
Laboratory Exercises
BATTERIES
The Voltaic Cell
Series and Parallel Cells
Primary and Secondary Cells
Types of Batteries
Battery Characteristics
Laboratory Exercises
Day Three
KIRCHOFF'S LAWS
Kirchoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
Kirchoff's Current Law (KCL)
Mesh Currents
Node Voltages
Laboratory Exercises
MAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETISM
The Nature of Magnetism
Magnetic Materials
Electromagnetism
Magnetic Units
B-H Magnetizations Curve
Magnetic Circuits
Electromagnetic Induction
International System of Units
Laboratory Exercises
DIRECT-CURRENT GENERATORS AND MOTORS
Motors and Generators
Simple DC Generator
Armature Windings
Field Excitation
DC Generators Equivalent Circuits
Generator Voltage Equations and Voltage Regulation
Losses and Efficiency of a DC Machine
Direct-Current Motor
DC Motor Equivalent Circuit
Speed of a Motor
Motor Types
Starting Requirements for Motors
Laboratory Exercises
Tuition: $1,399 (plus NMGRT if taught in New Mexico = $1,495.18), where NMGRT = New Mexico Gross Receipt Tax
Handbook: Included
DVM: Each student will learn to use a digital voltmeter and can keep it for his/her job.
Prerequisite: None
Certification: None
Target Audience: Assemblers, operators, electricians, technicians, engineers, managers, warehouse personnel, maintenance workers
Instructor: Jay Skolnik, PE (Professional Licensed Electrical Engineer & NARTE ESDC Certified & IPC ESDC Certified Instructor & Active Member of ESD Association & & Certified Professional Instructor (CPI) for National Instruments (NI) for the NI Electronics Workbench MultiSIM & UltiBOARD programs)
Related Courses: Basics of Electricity, AC Circuits, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), Electronics I
Hours: 24
Class Exam: None
Class Size: 5 minimum & 12 maximum
Dates: (please click here for our training class schedule)
Times: 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. There is a 1-hour lunch (not included) scheduled from 12 noon to 1 P.M. each day. There is a 5-minute stretch break (with snacks, coffee, juice, water, etc.) periodically throughout the day.
Training Location:
Staybridge Suites, Albuquerque North
5817 Signal Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (877)238-8889 or (505)266-7829
What to bring: Pencil and paper for taking notes, and a calculator if you have one. If you have a multi-meter, a voltmeter, an ohmmeter, etc., please bring them. We will learn how to use them and to understand their pertinent detailed features.
What to wear: Casual, comfortable clothes
Inclement weather: Should we experience inclement weather at any time during the training period, please check our web site at www.skolnik-tech.com or call us at (505) 299-1157 early in the morning on the class date prior to start of class, for instructions regarding the training schedule for that particular class date. Thank you.
Registration: (please click here to register)
Lodging Accommodation (for our valued out-of-town guests):
Staybridge Suites, Albuquerque North
5817 Signal Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (877)238-8889 or (505)266-7829
Web site: http://www.staybridge.com/albuquerquen
Simply mention that you are a customer of Skolnik Technical Training to receive Staybridge Suites' corporate discount rate!
Various Comments from Past Attendees:
"I learned more in this class than any I've taken in years!...Excellent class / instruction - Thanks and I look forward to future classes."
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
"Excellent course - Enjoyed the PC-based schematic exercises; they supported the hands-on portion very well....Great job, Jay"
Technologist - Sandia National Laboratories
"Enjoyed having conversations on practical applications!"
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
"Jay is an absolutely wonderful instructor (but I'm sure you already know that !). I'm still amazed at how he was able to explain concepts I had never understood before (and he must have the patience of a saint to be able to answer all my silly questions !). I will take more classes if I am able to get the opportunity."
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
"Very worthwhile course!"
Technologist - Sandia National Laboratories
"Hands-on! I know that we did it, and it really drives home the objectives, i.e. practical applications."
Technologist - Sandia National Laboratories
Skolnik Technical is also an active member of the ESD Association.
Phone: 505-299-1157 & Fax: 505-299-3647
E-mail: info@skolnik-tech.com & Web site: www.skolnik-tech.com
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