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Design of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities emphasizing design practice and integration with codes and standards.

AE 311, EE 220

Provide the knowledge in electrical theory, components, systems, analysis, and design techniques to enable students to complete a building electrical design project.

1. Determine the appropriate electrical design loads for sizing all components of the electrical systems in a variety of building types
2. Properly select and layout a panelboard and its protective devices
3. Layout branch circuits
4. Properly select and size the conductor, conduit and grounding for any conductor in a building
5. Properly select and size switches, starters and overcurrent protection for motor branch circuits, the layout of motor control centers, and the selection of conductors and protection for large HVAC equipment
6. Understand the function of system grounding and ground fault protection and the various means through which they are provided
7. Compute the short circuit current by both the ohmic and the per-unit methods
8. Understand the various types of transformers, how they are sized, and the proper protective devices and grounding of them, selection of the building utilization voltage, and the layout of step-down transformers when a 480/277 system is present
9. Understand the basic concepts and types of generators and the operation of an auto-transfer switch
10. Understand the function of a number of different other comment electrical system elements, such as surge protection
11. Understand the different types of electrical distribution system configurations and where they are appropriate to apply
12. Understand the performance/function of an uninterruptable power supply
13. Understand how to read a protective device time-current curve and how to perform a detailed protective device coordination study
14. Understand the function and basic design of a building lighting protection system

2 classes/week, 75 minutes/class