EAP 12010 - NEC Calculations IV

Clock Hours: 12

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: EAP 11050 - NEC Calculations III

Course Description:
Review of general requirements for calculations: nominal voltages, fractions of an ampere, conductor ampacity, overcurrent protection; demand factors for lighting; determining multi-outlet receptacle assembly loads; calculating loads for various occupancies; review of transformers; determine primary and secondary conductor sizing; and demonstrate proficiency in calculating correct sizing for system bonding jumpers and grounding electrode conductors.

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

Recall the fundamentals of load calculations
Determine the proper lighting demands
Determine sign circuit & show-window lighting loads with accuracy
Determine multi-outlet receptacle assembly loads
Determine the proper way to consider receptacle loads for different occupancies
Complete calculations on instructor-provided examples that have varying degrees
Exhibit competence and accuracy when calculating loads for commercial buildings
Exhibit competence and accuracy when calculating the loads for welders and associated equipment, and for light industrial manufacturing buildings
Explain the operation and relevant connections of delta-connected and wye-connected transformers
Demonstrate the ability to identify each type of transformer
Determine appropriate ratings for transformers
Demonstrate proficiency in calculating line currents for single-phase and three-phase systems
Determine transformer overcurrent protection ratings
Demonstrate proficiency in calculating overcurrent protection for single-phase and three-phase systems
Determine primary and secondary conductor sizing
Demonstrate proficiency in calculating primary and secondary conductor sizing for three-phase systems
Demonstrate proficiency in calculating correct sizing for system bonding jumpers and grounding electrode conductors