TAEL-105: AC Theory and Equipment

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
105
Course Title
AC Theory and Equipment
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAEL-103 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog 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.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. AC Volatage Measurements and Calculations
  2. Right Triangle Trigonometry
  3. Inductive and Capacitive Reactance
  4. Series RL and RC Circuits
  5. Series RLC Circuits, Complex Numbers, & Oscilloscope Measurements
  6. Series and Parallel RLC Circuits
  7. Resonant Circuits
  8. Power Factor
  9. Inductive and Resistive Loads, & Power Factor Correction
  10. Single-Phase Transformers
  11. Three-Phase Voltage Concepts
  12. Delta and Wye Distribution
  13. Three-Phase Transformers
  14. AC Equipment and Loads
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe the concepts of AC theory and be able to differentiate it from DC.
  2. Calculate RMS, Peak, Average, and Peak to Peak AC voltage.*
  3. Define the concepts of reactance and impedance.
  4. Calculate reactance and impedance in an AC circuit.*
  5. Utilize right triangle trig and complex numbers in AC voltage calculations.
  6. Describe the difference between three phase voltage and single phase voltage  and be able to do three phase Delta and Wye calculations.
  7. Wire single phase and three phase transformers in the laboratory.
  8. Calculate the power factor for an AC circuit and be able to accomplish power factor correction in an AC circuit.*

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Methods for measuring achievement of objectives:

  1. Tests will be given throughout the semester.  Tests scores represent 65% of the course grade.
  2. Laboratory activities and performance exercises will be done where students will demonstrate an understanding of practical applications.  These will make up 10% of the course grade.
  3. A written final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade.
Texts

Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

 

Effective Term
Summer 2014