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POWR 2220

Technical Electricity 2 POWR 2220

Power Engineering Course

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Course Overview

This course is designed to give students the electrical skills needed to work as a Power Engineer. The course will cover electrical problem-solving and introduce electrical machines and devices found in industrial plants. Course topics include work, energy and power, batteries, and conductors and insulation.

Prerequisite(s)

60% in POWR 1120

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

Describe the relationship between power, voltage and current.
Assess the efficiency of electrical devices.
Describe the construction and uses of batteries and other power sources.
Compare resistance in wires.
Identify wire sizes using the American Wire Gauge System.

Effective as of Winter 2008

Related Programs

Technical Electricity 2 (POWR 2220) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

School of Energy

Power and Process Engineering
Diploma Full-time

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