Course Description

Introduction to Marine Electrical





This free online course analyses principles, mechanisms and applications of electricity in marine electrical systems. ‘Introduction to Marine Electrical’ teaches the basic principles, workings, applications and laws of electricity used in maritime engineering. It covers the parameters, technologies and elements used in designing complex tools for energy generation, storage and transmission. Learn about the major circuits and networks used in marine electrical systems. Register for this course today and begin your next learning experience.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike 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.

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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 PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Explain the standard symbols and units used in electronics
• Discuss the basic science behind electricity
• Describe electromotive force (EMF) and electric current
• Distinguish between potential difference and voltage difference
• Analyse the formula chart relating resistance, current, voltage and power
• Explain a lead-acid accumulator setup
• Define ‘resistance’ and ‘resistivity’
• Discuss the effect of resistance due to changes in temperature
• List the different classifications of resistors
• Explain the concept of inductance
• Define ‘capacitance’ and ‘capacitors’
• Classify various resistors
Course Code3221
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