Power Cable Basics
This online engineering PDH course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of power cables, their design, and their applications.
This course explores the essential elements of power cable systems, from the basics of electricity to cable standards, conductors, insulation, metallic shields, armour, jackets, and performance ratings. Also, it emphasizes practical considerations such as conductor types and strandings, insulation selection, shielding techniques, armour types, and jacket materials that ensure durability, safety, and reliability under various environmental and operational conditions.
This 4 PDH online course is applicable to electrical engineers, utility personnel, as well as other technical professionals involved in electrical design, installation, maintenance, or inspection of power distribution systems.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explaining the basic principles of electricity and the role of single-phase and three-phase AC systems
- Identifying key industry standards (CSA, UL, ICEA) and their importance in cable design and testing
- Comparing common conductor materials, sizes, and stranding methods used in power cables
- Distinguishing between insulation types and systems across LV, MV, HV, and EHV applications
- Describing the functions of metallic shields, armour, and jackets in protecting and enhancing cable performance
- Understanding cable ratings such as flame resistance, sunlight resistance, and cold temperature performance when selecting cables for specific environments
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