Applied Electrical Design (ESD 2115)

Term: 2021-2022 Spring Semester

Faculty

Daniel J WhelanShow MyInfo popup for Daniel J Whelan

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Cieara D. DelaneyShow MyInfo popup for Cieara D. Delaney

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Andy R. RainesShow MyInfo popup for Andy R. Raines

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 8:05 AM - 11:55 AM (1/5/2022 - 4/29/2022) Location: MAIN COOK 120B

Description

ESD2115 Applied Electrical Design
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the electrical
design process. They will design a residential electrical project
in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), by
selecting the appropriate materials and completing all of the
required documentation. They will perform residential and
commercial load calculations, motor and transformer protection,
three-phase transformer calculations and sizing. Students will
create mechanical and electrical drawings and diagrams in
AutoCADÂ. The emphasis is to create working blueprints from
basic conceptual drawings. Upon completion of the course,
students will have the skills to design a comprehensive electrical
system blueprint. Students will read and interpret blueprint
drawings for various trades. The course will focus on
construction materials, procedures, specifications and the
methods of estimating construction costs. Students will also
obtain an introduction to electrical e