Electrical Fundamentals

Electrical Fundamentals covers units of electrical measurement, Ohm's law and its applications, as well as the distinctions between series and parallel circuits. The program then explores the production and utilization of magnetic fields in motors, measuring devices, and as resistors. Finally, it introduces diodes and transistors, explaining their role in rectifying current and amplifying electrical signals, along with simple transistor circuits and the use of capacitors in these circuits.

Target Audience

Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.

You Will Learn

Participants will learn how to:

• Describe Ohm's law, and use it to calculate volts, amperes, and ohms.
• Describe the differences between series and parallel circuits.
• Describe how resistance operates in series circuits.
• Describe how resistance operates in parallel circuits.
• Describe how resistors are used as voltage dividers and calculate the wattage impact.
• Describe how magnetic fields and poles work to turn an electric motor.
• Describe how a magnetic field can be used to generate current.
• Define alternating current, and describe its value in standard hertz.
• Identify when current and voltage are in phase flow.
• Describe the situations where self-inductance occurs in a current.
• Identify when inductive reactance occurs in a current.
• Describe capacitor operation in an AC circuit.
• Describe how electricity flows through induction coils and transformers.
• Describe how to use resistors to control voltage.
• Describe how rectifiers and diodes are used to direct current flow.
• Describe the structure and purpose of transistors.
• Describe how capacitors are used in transistor circuits.

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