Catalog Info
Title when registering
AC Theory & Equipment
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Examines alternating current theory. Includes right triangle trigonometry and complex numbers to facilitate the AC calculations. Discusses concepts of reactance, impedance, and power factor. Compares single phase and three phase power. Introduces single phase and three phase alternators, motors, transformers, and both heating and lighting loads.
Pre-requisites
TAEL-103 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Summer 2014 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
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