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Montana Electrical 30 PDH Discount Package 2

PACKAGE NO: MT30E-03
PACKAGE PDH: 30
PACKAGE PRICE: $324
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Courses in this Package
COURSE TITLE: Improving Motor and Drive System Performance
COURSE NO: E06-006
COURSE PROVIDER: Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP
Improving Motor and Drive System Performance
Course Highlights

This online PDH course presents the basics of motor and drive systems and briefly describes important terms, relationships, and system design considerations. It also provides a roadmap for finding opportunities to improve motor performance, as well as exploring the economics of motor systems.

 

Electric motors, taken together, make up the single largest end use of electricity in the United States. In the U.S. manufacturing sector, electric motors used for machine drives such as pumps, conveyors, compressors, fans, mixers, grinders, and other materials handling or processing equipment account for about 54% of electricity consumption.

 

To achieve cost-effective operation and maintenance of a motor and drive system, operators must pay attention to the entire system as well as to its individual components. Often, when investigating efficiency opportunities, operators are so focused on the immediate demands of this equipment that they overlook the bigger picture, which includes the ways in which system parameters affect all the equipment.

 

This 6 PDH online course is intended for electrical and mechanical engineers, contractors, manufacturers, building professionals and others interested in learning more about improving motor and drive system performance.
Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Detecting the indications of a poor system design
  • Learning about the different types of electric motors
  • Understanding motor operating characteristics
  • Selecting motors and drives for their corresponding applications
  • Understanding load duty cycles
  • Familiarizing with common motor selection problems
  • Understanding the framework for addressing seven efficiency opportunities
  • Familiarizing with the steps that could be considered to improve motor performance
  • Gaining a basic understanding of the economic considerations of motor systems
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the document, "Improving Motor and Drive System Performance" which is based on the U.S. Department of Energy document "Improving Motor and Drive System Performance" publication number DOE/GO-102014-4356.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
IMPROVING MOTOR AND DRIVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (1.4 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions to earn 6 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Protective Device Coordination Analysis
COURSE NO: E04-030
Introduction to Protective Device Coordination Analysis
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course provides an introduction to protective device coordination analysis in a very structured fashion. First, a modelling technique is shown for a generic power system, protective relays are modelled in detail, and relay settings are determined based on short circuit current calculations. A detailed explanation of modelling and calculation procedures is offered. Illustrated techniques can be implemented in any commercial power system software package.

 

The objective of a protection scheme in a power system is to minimize hazards to personnel and equipment while allowing the least disruption of power service. Coordination studies are required to select or verify the clearing characteristics of devices such as fuses, circuit breakers, and relays used in the protection scheme. These studies are also needed to determine the protective device settings that will provide selective fault isolation. The goal is to achieve an optimum balance between equipment protection and selective fault isolation that is consistent with the operating requirements of the overall power system.

 

This 4 PDH online course is suitable for electrical engineers with a desire to learn about the analysis of protective device coordination.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the basic theory behind protective device coordination studies
  • Understanding how overcurrent and earth fault protection device coordination is achieved
  • Learning about commercial software modelling techniques, simulation performance and interpretation of the results
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the document titled, "Introduction to Protective Device Coordination Analysis".

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Introduction to Protective Device Coordination Analysis
Course Quiz

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty five (25) questions to earn 4 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Transformers
COURSE NO: E05-013
COURSE PROVIDER: Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP
Introduction to Transformers
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course describes the basic concept, function, types, and the different components of electrical transformers.  

 

A transformer is an electrical equipment that transfers energy from one circuit to another by electromagnetic induction. They are often used to convert between high and low voltages (step-up or step down). Transformers and their components vary depending on the application and are available in several different configurations.  

 

This 5 PDH online course is applicable to electrical and mechanical engineers, maintenance personnel and other technical staff who are interested in gaining a better understanding of transformers.
Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Understanding the function of transformers and their physical characteristics
  • Familiarizing with the different components of transformers
  • Learning how to identify a transformer as step-up or step-down and state the current ratio of a transformer when given the turns ratio
  • Learning the mathematical relationship between the power in the primary and the power in the secondary of a transformer
  • Understanding the basics of the different types of transformers
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review section 2 of the " Transformers: Basics, Maintenance, and Diagnostics" document, published by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSFORMERS (725 KB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on section 2 of this DOI publication.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Motors, Generators & Power Distribution
COURSE NO: E08-003
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Motors, Generators & Power Distribution
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course introduces the reader to the concept of load factor, its role in power quality considerations and electrical energy cost reduction through peak shaving. Significance of electrical equipment service factor and voltage regulation of power distribution systems is highlighted. Electric power bill calculation in residential, commercial and industrial arena is illustrated.

 

DC and AC motors and generators are introduced. Basic principles and equations governing the operation and performance of electric motors are presented. Common calculations involving electric motors are covered, and illustrated through examples and self-assessment problems. The reader is introduced to the concepts of induction motor slip and the roles that slip and frequency play in determination of the motor shaft speed.

 

An exploratory tour of power distribution and safety equipment is conducted through the review of motor control center (MCC), power switchgear, electronic safety devices and variable frequency drives (VFD). Pictures and diagrams are used in this discussion to give the reader a "hands- on" feel of common electrical and electronic equipment.

This 8 PDH online course is applicable to engineers of all disciplines, as well as technicians, facilities managers and executives who are not intimately familiar with electrical engineering principles and practices.

Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning how to calculate load factor, service factor, motor slip and motor shaft speed
  • Learning how to compute voltage regulation and electrical power bills
  • Learning how DC and AC motors and generators are constructed and their operation
  • Familiarity with power distribution and control equipment (switches, breakers, etc.)
  • Introduction to state of the art electrical and electronic safety devices
Course Document

In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Motors, Generators and Power Distribution" which is based on the principles in the book Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers, S. Bobby Rauf, Fairmont Press, 2013.

To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Motors, Generators & Power Distribution (7.7 MB)
E08-003 - APPENDICES
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty-four (44) questions to earn 8 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire course document.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Arc Flash Resistant Equipment
COURSE NO: E02-019
Arc Flash Resistant Equipment
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course presents details that address IEEE and IEC equipment accessibility types, arc resistant ratings, and testing procedures according to IEEE standards.

 

Arc flash resistant equipment may be described as the equipment made to withstand the impact of internal arcing fault by meeting the testing requirements of IEEE Guide C37.20.7-2007. In the 1970s, an interest started in Europe in assessing electrical equipment under internal arcing, which lead to IEC standard. This research spread to North America and was used as a foundation for EEMAC G14-1 procedure. The development of IEEE standard heavily relies on Annex AA of IEC standard and adopts many of the refinements originated in EEMAC G14-1 procedure. IEC 62271-200 defines the requirements for factory assembled metal-enclosed switchgear and control gear for alternating currents at rated voltage above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV. It includes indoor and outdoor assemblies and frequencies up to and including 60 Hz.

This 2 PDH online course is suitable for electrical engineers with a desire to find out more about arc flash resistant equipment. Upon successful completion engineers will have more information about usage of arc flash resistant equipment and its proper application.
Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning about the IEEE and IEC equipment accessibility types
  • Understanding arc resistant ratings
  • Testing according to IEEE standards
  • Familiarizing with equipment maintenance procedures
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the document titled, “Arc Flash Resistant Equipment” by Velimir Lackovic, Char. Eng.
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
Arc Flash Resistant Equipment (1.4 MB)
Course Quiz

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 2 PDH credits.

 

The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

COURSE TITLE: Radar Fundamentals
COURSE NO: E05-014
COURSE PROVIDER: Elie Tawil, P.E., LEED AP
Radar Fundamentals
Course Highlights

This online engineering PDH course provides a basic understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts and definitions of radar systems.

 

The term Radar is an acronym made up of the words radio detection and ranging. The term is used to refer to electronic equipment that detect the presence, direction, height, and distance of objects by using reflected electromagnetic energy.

 

Modern radar systems are used for early detection of surface or air objects and provide extremely accurate information on distance, direction, height, and speed of the objects. Radar is also used to guide missiles to targets and direct the firing of gun systems. Other types of radar provide long-distance surveillance and navigation information.

 

This 5 PDH online course is applicable to electrical, instrumentation and communication engineers, as well as other technical personnel interested in gaining a better understanding about radar principles.
Learning Objectives

This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Learning about range, bearing, and altitude in relation to radar systems
  • Understanding how pulse width, peak power, and beam width affect radar performance
  • Learning about the factors that affect radar accuracy
  • Understanding the function, principles of operation, and interrelationships of the basic units of a radar system
  • Familiarizing with the classifications of radar systems
  • Understanding the operation of CW, pulse, and Doppler radar systems
Course Document
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review “Module 18 - Radar Principles” of the Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14190A), Electricity and Electronic Training Series. 
To view, print and study the course document, please click on the following link(s):
RADAR FUNDAMENTALS (3.1 MB)
Course Quiz
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions to earn 5 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire document.
The minimum passing score is 70%. There is no time limit on the quiz, and you can take it multiple times until you pass at no additional cost.
Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.

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