Electrical Systems: Panel Boards, Frequency Drives, and Transformers

29mIntermediate2019-06-18

Authors

Christopher Randall

Senior Projects Manager at Patricia Electric, Inc.

Course details

Panel boards, frequency drives, and transformers are some of the key components inside electrical systems, and understanding their fundamentals is critical to anyone in the electrical trade. In this course, learn about all three types of equipment, find out what variants of each you'll encounter, and learn how to work with them. Veteran electrician Christopher Randall also covers basic math as it’s used in electrical calculations. Upon wrapping up this course, you’ll have a foundational understanding of some of the most essential pieces of equipment you’ll encounter on the job.

Learning objectives
Electrical transformer basics
Isolation transformers
Oil-filled transformers
Transformer math
Installing panel boards and switchboards
Major components of variable-frequency drives (VFD)
Installing a VFD
Controlling a VFD and special sensors

Skills covered

Electrical EngineeringProduct and ManufacturingDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - What do electricians mainly use in their work
02 - What you should know

1. Transformers

03 - Introduction to electrical transformers
04 - Dry type distribution style transformers
05 - Buck-boost and control transformers
06 - Isolation transformers
07 - Oil filled and substation transformers
08 - Transformer math calculations
09 - Making transformer connections

2. Panelboards and Switchboards

10 - Introduction to panelboards
11 - Panelboards and load centers
12 - Circuit breakers and fuses
13 - Switchboards
14 - Installation of panels and switchboard

3. Variable Frequency Drives

15 - Introduction to VFDs
16 - Major components of a VFD
17 - VFD options
18 - Installation of a VFD
19 - Controlling a VFD and special sensors

Conclusion

20 - Next steps