Course Overview
The focus of this course is on the application of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) to design industrial electrical systems. This course builds from concepts learned in the circuit analysis courses and the code and standard course in first year to give students the required background to design basic power distribution systems used in industry. Topics include 3 phase circuit analysis, feeder calculations and ratings, motor branch feeders, voltage levels, grounding, fault calculations, protection and coordination, arc‐flash calculations, appropriate sections of the Canadian Electrical Code and established engineering practices. Software tools will be used throughout this course.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze 3 phase electric circuits and calculate 3 phase active, reactive and apparent power [1, 2].
- Design feeders to meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code and established engineering practices [8].
- Select the correct grounding and bonding conductor sizes for a specified system in accordance with CEC [3, 4].
- Discuss branch circuits and feeders for motors to meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code and established engineering practices [8].
- Select the correct grounding and bonding conductor sizes for a specified system in accordance with CEC [8].
- Explain CSA voltage standards and terminology [8].
- Calculate fault current of typical industrial systems using established engineering practices and software [2].
- Identify parts of an electrical protection system [1].
- Describe what is required to design an industrial system that complies with the Canadian Electrical Code [8, 9].
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Industrial Electrical System Design (ELEX 4652) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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