Unit 3658: Electrical Engineering Technology

1. Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology

• Overview of Electrical Engineering Technology
• Historical development and milestones
• Key concepts and terminology
• Roles and responsibilities of electrical engineering technologists
• Applications across various industries

2. Circuit Analysis and Design

• Basic electrical circuit components: resistors, capacitors, inductors
• Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws
• Series and parallel circuits
• Circuit analysis techniques (node-voltage, mesh-current methods)
• Design principles for simple circuits
• Use of simulation and design software tools

3. Electrical Power Systems

• Generation of electrical power: types of generators
• Transmission and distribution of electrical power
• Transformers: construction, operation, and applications
• Power system components and configurations
• Load considerations and power factor

4. Industrial Control Systems

• Principles of industrial control
• Sensors and actuators: types and functions
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): architecture and programming basics
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Control system applications in industry

5. Digital Electronics

• Introduction to digital logic
• Logic gates and their functions
• Combinational vs sequential logic
• Flip-flops, counters, and registers
• Basics of digital signal processing

6. Electrical Safety and Regulations

• Electrical hazards and risk assessment
• Safety practices and protective equipment
• Electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEC)
• Compliance and documentation
• Emergency procedures and lockout/tagout

7. Renewable Energy Technologies

• Overview of renewable energy sources
• Solar power: photovoltaic cells and systems
• Wind energy: turbines and integration
• Hydroelectric power fundamentals
• Challenges and benefits of renewable integration

8. Communication Systems

• Fundamentals of communication systems
• Modulation techniques: AM, FM, digital modulation
• Transmission media: wired and wireless
• Antenna types and propagation
• Wireless communication technologies and applications

9. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Systematic troubleshooting approaches
• Common electrical faults and diagnosis
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Use of testing instruments and tools
• Documentation and reporting

10. Project Management in Electrical Engineering Technology

• Project lifecycle and phases
• Planning and scheduling techniques
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Risk management
• Team collaboration and communication