2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ELPT 2347 - Electrical Testing and Maintenance


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 3
Proper and safe use of electrical power equipment test devices and the interpretation of test results. Includes protective relay testing and calibration, direct current (DC) testing, insulation power factor testing, and medium voltage switchgear.
Prerequisite: ELPT 1311  
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Test over-current circuit breakers and relays using high current test sets and relay test sets. 2 - Test motors and cables using the “Megger and DC Hypot.” 3 - List and explain three components of current in DC testing. 4 - Measure “ground resistance” using the earth resistance test set. 5 - Identify and explain components of large industrial-type switchgear.