Course Description
Fundamentals of Electrical Switchgear
Learn the functions of switchgear and the protection of induction motors, busbars and more in this free online course. In this online certificate course, you will study the protection of motors and busbars using electrical switchgear. Explore how they protect against transients and surges, arc interruption theory, types of circuit breakers and the testing, commissioning, and maintenance of relays. An understanding of protection systems is crucial in power networks, so the knowledge obtained in this course will be an invaluable addition to your resume.
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| Training Provider | Alison |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Explain the different types of protection used in induction motors • Discuss the various kinds of protection schemes for busbars • Summarise the protection schemes used for transients and surges • Explain the theory of arc quenching in an alternating current circuit • Evaluate the properties of the different types of circuit breakers • Outline the various tests carried out on relays |
| Course Code | 3323 |
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