EAP 11040 - NEC Calculations II

Clock Hours: 15

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: EAP 11020 - NEC Calculations I

Course Description:
Review of conductor sizing; terminal temperature ratings; overcurrent protection; ampacity of conductors; ampacity selection; conductor resistance; voltage drop calculations; AC/DC resistance; sizing branch-circuit conductors for motors; determining OCPD for air-conditioning loads; and short-circuit/ground-fault protection.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:

Reference characteristics about any given insulation type
Classify terminal temperature ratings of equipment, even with minimal information given
Iterate requirements for NEC Section 310.106
Proficiently apply the requirements of 110.14(C) and Table 310.15(B)(16) when selecting conductors
Proficiently apply the requirements of Article 240 when selecting OCPD for conductors
Use Table 240.3 to reference requirements for OCPDs of specific equipment
Exhibit proficiency in referencing conductor ampacities in Table 310.15(B)(16)
Demonstrate proficiency in applying adjustment factors to the listed ampacity of conductors with given adjustment and correction scenarios
Exhibit proficiency in recognizing current-carrying conductors of various voltages and phases of circuits
Demonstrate proficiency in determining ampacity after applying adjustment factors
Exhibit understanding of conductor sizing and feeder tap rules
Understand the factors that affect the resistance of conductors
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Tables 8 and 9 of Chapter 9 in the NEC
Apply the theory of voltage drop to practical calculations
Determine if a circuit or feeder conductor is sufficient to limit voltage drop
Understand nameplate information for motors
Apply appropriate nameplate values to determine equipment necessary for installations
Determine the appropriate size branch-circuit conductors for motors
Determine the appropriate size feeder conductor for multiple motor branch-circuits
Determine appropriate branch-circuit protection ratings for motors
Determine overload protection ratings for motors
Determine the appropriate feeder protection rating for feeders that serve motor branch circuits
Exhibit an understanding of motor load calculations
Determine appropriate OCPD for air-conditioning loads
Determine adequate conductor size for air-conditioning loads