A. Fundamentals of Electricity

1. Physical Science ^{2, 3, 4}

Define and apply basic terms and concepts from physics, electricity, thermodynamics, and chemistry

• Classical Mechanics
• Fundamentals of chemistry
• Heat and Temperature
• Electron Activity in Chemical Reactions

Recognize and define the standard units used to describe electrical circuits, energy, and power

• The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms ^3 4
• Electrical Units of Measure
• Basic Electrical Terms and Definitions
• Electrical units of measurement
• Basic Electrical Theory: The Fundamental Laws of Electricity
• Basic Concepts of Electricity
• How Voltage, Current, and Resistance Relate

2. Basic Electrical Theory ^{2, 3, 4}

Identify series and parallel circuits

• Circuit Wiring
• Introduction to Series And Parallel Circuits
• Series and Parallel Circuits
• Series and parallel circuits wiki
• What is the Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits?

Recognize the sources and common effects of electromagnetic fields

• Electric Fields and Capacitance
• Magnetism and Electromagnetism
• Commutators: Basics on AC and DC Generation
• Electromagnetic field

Demonstrate knowledge of dielectric properties of various types of insulations

• Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing ^2 3 4
  - Chapter 1.7 Insulating Materials for Electrical Power Equipment
• IEEE 1313.1 Standard for Insulation Coordination - Definitions, Principles and Rules ³
• NEMA C29.10 Standard for Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators—Indoor Apparatus Type ⁴
• NEMA C29.2A Standard for Insulators Wet Process Porcelain and Toughened Glass—Distribution Suspension Type ⁴
• Insulators 101 IEEE T&D ⁴
• Dielectric Strengths for Insulators

Demonstrate knowledge of phasing and phase rotation

• Three-phase Power Systems
• Phase Rotation and Phase Sequence
• How to Understand and Determine Phase Rotation in a Power System
• The Paralleling of Generator Systems
• Basics of Paralleling
• Three-Phase Transformers
• Three-Phase Transformer Winding Connections

Last Update: Aug 21, 2023