Course description

This seminar or course covers principles of AC electricity in a simple, easy-to-understand, format. It is themed after a book published by the instructor, titled: “Electrical Engineering for non-Electrical Engineers.” In the book, as well as this seminar, Rauf uses simple analogies and practical, day-to-day, examples to illustrate the, otherwise, abstract concepts of AC electrical engineering. Upon attending this course, participants will be able to perform straightforward and common calculations involving voltage, current, resistance, circuit analysis, single-phase AC, three-phase AC, power, power factor, service factor, load factor, etc. Practical examples of AC electrical equipment applications, in industrial, commercial, and residential settings are covered. This includes the utilization of AC in small to large HVAC systems and air compressors, the role of AC in EV’s, AC power transmission, AC power distribution, VFD’s, etc. Participants get introduced, briefly, to single-phase and three-phase AC electrical drawings. A brief introduction is provided to the National Electrical Code and the ARC Flash Code. This course is designed for engineers, professional engineers, energy professionals, engineering managers, technical professionals, facilities managers, and other professionals who are not intimately familiar with or current on AC electrical engineering principles and practices. No prerequisite is required. The course starts from the basics. Participants are kept engaged through questions and answers, discussions, and classwork.

Syllabus/Topics

• Electrical engineering fundamentals an introduction to AC
• Differences between DC and AC electricity
• AC Power and pertinent single-phase and three-phase AC Concepts
• Common electrical instruments used in AC measurements
• Important laws and AC circuit analyses techniques
• Transformers and 3-phase AC electricity
• Voltage regulation and service factor
• Motors, motor speed, torque, slip, and line current calculation
• Power factor and power factor correction
• AC Electrical Equipment and Instrumentation in Industrial Applications
• VFD’s, their architecture, and their application.
• Electrical Power System Protection and Pertinent Codes
• Electrical Power Distribution Drawings

What will you learn in this live class?

• After attending this course, you will know the principles and concepts associated with AC electricity. This understanding can be used to apply appropriate mathematics and physics concepts, principles, and equations for analyzing AC systems.
• You will know the role played by voltage and current angles in the determination of the power factor. The science and engineering theory behind the power factor is illustrated using the vector method, a graphical representation of voltage and current as a function of time and angle. Participants learn to apply different methods for calculating leading and lagging power factors.
• You will be able to apply important electrical system concepts, such as power quality, load factor and service factor, demand, peak demand, the distinction between electrical energy and electrical power, and associated engineering computation formulas and methods.
• You will know the difference between three-phase AC, “Y” and “∆ - Delta” configurations of loads and sources, and know the significance of these configurations from practical power distribution and application perspective.
• You gain familiarity with power distribution equipment and instrumentation.
• You will understand the role NEC, and NFPA 70 E, play in the realm of electrical design, electrical safety, and arc flash hazard.
• You will learn how to interpret AC electrical one-line and comprehensive wiring diagrams.
• You will understand how electrical power bills are calculated under large industrial and commercial contract scenarios.

Why you shouldn’t miss this course – How this course can benefit you, your organizations, and what is unique about this course:

• Have you ever felt somewhat inadequate and ill-equipped in your technical discussions with electrical engineers and electricians? If so, then this course or seminar is a must.
• Do you, as an engineer, manager, or technician, feel that your knowledge and understanding of the difference between AC and DC electricity is inadequate or insufficient, then you must not miss this seminar
• How often do you get a chance to attend a workshop, course, or seminar that is presented by the author of the book on the subject matter - live? In this seminar, you will have the opportunity to interact and learn from Bobby Rauf, the author of the text, titled, “Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers.” (A copy of the book is available at additional cost)
• As an engineer, technician, or manager have you ever found the concept of power factor, horsepower, apparent power, reactive power, real power, three-phase versus single phase elusive and hard to comprehend? Then, this seminar will present an excellent opportunity to remedy that.
• Imagine yourself, as an engineer or manager, at 2 o'clock in the morning, in a triage situation, leading a team, trying to get electrical equipment up and running. You and your team members have AC electrical drawings of different types spread out, but, without the electrical engineering background, the symbol and nomenclature appear foreign to you. This seminar is an opportunity for you to bridge that gap.
• How often do you get an opportunity to understand abstract and complex AC electrical concepts through relatively simple analogies and explanations? This seminar will provide you with that invaluable opportunity.
• Some workshops and seminars end up being monotonous monologues from the presenter to the audience. Not this one. In this seminar, you will get an opportunity to exercise the skills and concepts through classwork and engage the instructor in discussions.
• Do you manage or work with electrical engineers or electricians, and are rusty in AC electrical engineering concepts, analytical techniques, and design considerations, or are completely unfamiliar with them? This seminar provides you the opportunity to brush up on that knowledge and skills so that you can understand the challenges confronted by your subordinates and colleagues more clearly and can make informed decisions.

Who should take this live class?

• Licensed Professional Engineers, who need to meet the annual or biennial license renewal PDH (Professional Development Hour) or CEU (Continuing Education Units) requirements.
• Engineers and Architects who do not possess current working knowledge of AC electrical engineering.
• Facility Managers, Engineering Managers, Program/Project Managers, and other executives or leaders who feel a lack of adequate AC electrical knowledge to hold meaningful discussions and to make informed decisions by interacting with their electrical subordinates or colleagues
• Non-engineers, including technical writers responsible for developing operations and maintenance manuals for electrical or electrically operated equipment
• Procurement/purchasing professionals who are responsible for the acquisition of electrical or electrically operated equipment
• Candidates aspiring to take the FE or PE exams.
• Energy Managers and Construction Managers
• Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Managers
• Patent attorneys and attorneys who specialize in construction, workplace safety workmanship litigation cases.
• Other professionals whose annual PLP, Performance and Learning Program, includes engineering/technical courses/seminars/workshops.

Instructor Bio:

• Professor S. Bobby Rauf, P.E, C.E.M, MBA; member, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Education.
• Bobby Rauf is the President, Chief Consultant, and a Senior Instructor at Sem-Train, LLC. Bobby has over 25 years of experience in teaching undergraduate and post-graduate Engineering, Math, Business Administration, and MBA courses, seminars, and workshops. Professor Rauf is a registered (PE) Professional Engineer, in the States of Virginia, North Carolina, and Wyoming and is a Certified Energy Manager.
• Mr. Rauf was inducted as a “Legend in Energy” by AEE, in 2014. He is a published author of multiple engineering and energy books and professional development courses. He holds a patent in process controls technology.
• Professor Rauf is certified to instruct various engineering, ergonomics, and industrial safety courses. He has conducted certification training and trained engineers for Professional Engineering licensure exams in the United States, The United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands, and Ukraine, over the past ten years.
• Mr. Rauf develops and instructs PDH (Professional Development Hour) and, continuing education, and engineering skill-building courses. He conducts these courses in form of webinars, live on-site presentations, workshops, pre-recorded audio, and self-study texts. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Gardner-Webb University.
• Professor Rauf has also developed and published several self-study books that cater to the continuous professional development needs of Engineers, Technicians, and Technical Managers.
• Mr. Rauf’s last full-time engineering employment, in the corporate world, was at PPG Industries, Inc. where he served as a Senior Staff Engineer. During his long career at PPG, his responsibilities included the development and management of energy and ergonomics programs for multiple manufacturing plants, in the US and overseas. He also provided consultation and training services in, energy, electrical engineering, industrial safety, ergonomics, and arc flash arena. His extensive engineering experience includes power design, control system design, project management, process management, energy and utility management, energy audits/assessments, plant maintenance, robotics, manufacturing automation, HVAC audits, and design of ergonomic equipment.

Professor Rauf’s publications include (Available through AEE, River Publishers, Amazon.com, and Barnes and Noble; Google: Bobby Rauf):

• A textbook titled “Electrical Engineering Fundamentals.” Published in 2020, through Taylor Francis, for worldwide distribution.
• A textbook titled “Thermodynamics Made Simple for Energy Engineers,” 2nd Edition by River Publishers, 2023 – Worldwide distribution.
• A textbook titled “Finance and Accounting for Energy Engineers,” 2nd Edition by River Publishers, 2023 – Worldwide distribution.
• A textbook titled “Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineering,” The 3rd Edition by River Publishers, 2021 – Worldwide distribution.

Mr. Rauf of Sem-Train has provided training and consulting services to the following organizations over the last fifteen years:

• Amazon, AWS
• Duke Energy
• NYSSPE
• Tatweer Petroleum, Bahrain
• Patrick Engineering
• New York Power Authority
• NYC MTA
• Disney
• TOHO Water Authority
• BHP Billiton
• Saudi Aramco (Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
• US Bureau of Reclamation (Hoover Dam)
• CED
• Balfour Beatty
• Shaw Group
• McNeese University
• University of North Carolina, Charlotte
• Texas AM; University,
• PPG Industries, Inc.,
• PDHengineer,
• PPI, Professional Publications
• University of Maryland Baltimore County,
• EPIC (Canada)
• Y-F Asia - Singapore

“SemTrain, LLC, is an approved sponsor and course provider with states that require sponsor/provider approval, including NY, NYSED, Maryland, NCBELS, North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and FBPE, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, New Jersey, and Virginia for the provision of CPC, Continuing Professional Competency, courses.” “SemTrain, LLC, is approved for US Federal Government Contract Work, and are SAM and CAGE registered.

Sem-Train LLC ©
All Rights Reserved.
Prices are subject to change without notice.