Course Overview
This introductory course in Electrical Technology focuses on direct current circuit analysis and safety procedures to be followed while working near electrical equipment on board vessels. It combines circuit theory with practical laboratory experiments to reinforce theory and develop an analytical approach to problem solving. Students will build circuits in the lab, use test instruments to measure voltage, current, and power. Students will read and interpret a ship's one-line electrical schematic drawing showing the sequence of events, which occur during a blackout, to understand how the emergency generator and transitional batteries are connected to the emergency switchboard. They will also learn the care and maintenance of lead acid and alkaline batteries, while observing safe working practices when working on or near batteries on board a ship. The course will also cover hybrid propulsion systems using lithium ion batteries to supply peak and emergency power in conjunction with diesel generators, as well as the safety and risks associated with lithium ion batteries on ships. During the course, students will be introduced to the types of lamps used on ships for general lighting, rough service, discharge lamps, tungsten-halogen, and LED.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to the Program
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe electric current as the flow of electrons using the copper atom and conventional current model.
- Solve problems involving direct current in series and parallel circuits.
- Calculate power and energy in both series and parallel circuits.
- Find voltage and current in electric circuits using Kirchhoff's laws.
- Build electric circuits and measure current and voltages to verify Kirchhoff's laws.
- Measure voltage, resistance, and current in electric circuits using a digital (DMM) meter.
- Build a Wheatstone bridge in the lab and measure current in each branch when adjusting variable R4.
- Describe how a Wheatstone bridge circuit is used to measure temperature, strain in a ship's hull, and position of a control valve.
- Identify lamp maintenance based on the types of lamps being used on board a ship.
- Describe how to maintain lead acid and alkaline batteries.
- Describe the sequence of events if a blackout occurs on board a vessel.
- Identify circuit breakers, fuses, transformers, and electrical interlocks on a one-line ship's electrical drawings.
- Describe the risks and safety precautions to be followed on ships with lithium ion batteries.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Electrical Technology 1 (MEOC 1302) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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