Niagara College

Description:

This course builds on the foundations established in Electrical Concepts I to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the function of AC circuits with applications to the Renewable Energy field. The electrical grid operates primarily on alternating current electricity, with which Renewable Energies Technicians interact regularly. The focus will begin with revisiting magnetism, power and series/parallel circuit relationships. The student will then learn to interpret the effect of inductance and capacitance (reactive elements) on alternating-current circuits. Circuit impedance will become an important working tool, and finally, exposure to three-phase AC circuitry.