Course Summary:

Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

Course #N505
September 23-27, 2013
Pyle Center*, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Course Fee: $1695

Benefits

You’ll benefit as you:

Gain a sound understanding of the design principles used to design electrical circuits in accordance with the applicable national safety and energy codes and standards
Focus on relevant sections of the National Electrical Code
Become more familiar with basic electrical circuits and circuit parameters
Increase your knowledge of the methods used to design lighting and power distribution systems for voltages 600 volts and below

Topics

Basic Electrical Concepts
Utility Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Basic Design Philosophy
Design Procedures
Electrical Construction Materials
Services
Advanced Grounding and Power Quality Concepts

Audience

This course will benefit:

Architects and non-electrical engineers
Others responsible for the electrical and lighting systems in manufacturing plants and commercial and institutional buildings
Plant engineers, electrical contractors, and utility engineers
Individuals involved in the design or construction of electrical power systems but have not had a formal course in electrical power engineering

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 35 Professional Development Hours (PDH), 35 AIA Learning Units (LU) and 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU).. Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Ryan Kallies, Electrical Engineer, Affiliated Engineers, Madison, Wisconsin

James K. Krier, P.E., Senior Engineer, Alliant Energy, Windsor, Wisconsin

Guy R. Wilson, P.E., Department Team Leader, Affiliated Engineers, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin

John A. Raksany, Program Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.

Cancellation Policy If you cannot attend, please notify us by September 16, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of guest rooms (rates starting at $89, including expanded continental breakfast and free wifi) at Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at Lowell Center or call 866-301-1753 or 608-256-2621. Room requests after August 25 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

We have reserved a second block of guest rooms (rates starting at $118, including shuttle) at Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, One West Dayton Street, Madison, WI. Reserve a room online at Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club or call 800-356-8293 or 608-257-6000 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code 242240. Room requests after September 2 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122

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