ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PDH COURSES

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This volume of electrical science fundamentals includes Basic Electrical Theory describing basic electrical concepts and introduces electrical terminology and Basic DC Theory describing the basic concepts of direct current (DC) electrical circuits and discusses the associated terminology. 

This volume of electrical science fundamentals intends to give the reader a better understanding of  basic system and equipment operations. Specific topics include chapters on DC Circuits, Batteries, DC Generators, and DC Motors. 

This volume of electrical science fundamentals intends to give the reader a better understanding of basic system and equipment operations. Specific topics include chapters on Basic AC Theory, AC Reactive Components, AC Power, AC Generators, and Voltage Regulators.  

This volume of electrical science fundamentals intends to give the reader a better understanding of basic system and equipment operations. Specific topics include chapters on AC Motors, Transformers, Test Instruments & Measuring Devices, & Electrical Distribution Systems  

The objective of this educational course is to present the reader with fundamentals for Instruments and Controls. Vol 1 of 2 includes information on Temperature Detectors, Pressure Detectors, Level Detectors, Flow Detectors, & Position Detectors. 

Vol 2 of 2 includes information on Radiation Detectors & Principles of Control Systems including topics such as controls principles, control loop diagrams, two-position control systems, proportional control systems, controllers, & valve actuators. 

The objective of this educational course is to present the reader with fundamentals for Electrical Safety. This document also includes electrical safety for enclosed electrical and electronic equipment, research and development, and the latest editions of 29CFR 1910 and 1926.

The objective of this educational course is to present the reader with fundamentals for Electrical Safety. This document also includes the latest editions of National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and National Fire Protection Association 70E. 

The objective of this educational course is to present the reader with fundamentals about Fiber Optics. The course content goes starts with a background and history of fiber optics, and goes through some of the fundamental concepts behind how fiber optics work. 

This course highlights the many considerations and trade-offs that must be understood in order to make sound decisions about the procurement, processing, and application of lidar data. Topics include the analysis of the accuracy, precision, and flexibility of current systems.  

This course outlines the use of unmanned AUVs for use in different situations, and some of the technical challenges that are associated with AUVs. Topics include the application of unmanned vehicles in both civilian and military roles.

This course outlines what the Internet of Things (IoT) is, as well as the areas in which it can be integrated into society to help advance the world into a more interconnected network. Topics include investigation of IOT for objects for which remote communication, data collection, and more.

This course outlines some of the challenges faced by government and ISO's when modernizing the power grid to accommodate growing demand for "smarter" grids, as well as increases adoption of PEV's. 

This course outlines some of the political changes that have occurred within the last 20 years in order to help the progression of alternative fuels into the consume market. The main topics covered are: switch to ethanol blended gasoline, and the emergence of biodiesels.

This course examines the steps that must be taken by individuals, Independent service providers, and electrical infrastructure personal to move towards a Smart Grid that not only relies on large centralized plants, but also seeks to use DER to provide power to the US electrical grid.   

This course provides insight into the advancements that have been made towards a unified Smart Grid. It outlines that here are six functional categories into which most, if not all, Smart Grid applications fall.

This course outlines the steps that have been, and are being taken to move towards a smart grid for the US. The following material lists standards that have been passed, as well as discusses future integration that will allow the smart grid to communicate amongst all users.

This course discusses the implementation and importance of the DoD's Cyberstrategy, which in the past decade, has become a vital part of the U.S. infrastructure. Topics include some of the threats that are posed to the cybersecurity sector.

This course outlines the measures that have been implemented by the U.S. Government and it's entities to provide guidance on how to protect critical infrastructure from potential cyber attacks across 16 critical infrastructures. 

This course will discuss the current state of electric sector cybersecurity, surveying existing regulations and proposed efforts to improve cybersecurity in the wake of recently reported threats and potential vulnerabilities. 

This course addresses a number of issues relating to the use of Biometrics in the Department of Defense. This course also defines several methods of biometrics, such as facial recognition, iris scanning, and fingerprint matching. 

This course focuses on DOD’s efforts to establish enduring biometric and forensic capabilities across DOD doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities from 2011 to the present.  

This course is divided into three main parts. Part I deals with strategy and policy issues related to cyber security and provides discussions covering the theory of cyberpower, Internet survivability, large scale data breaches, and the role of cyberpower in humanitarian assistance. 

The aim of this course is to provide a logical progression of information about the Zero Trust Reference Architecture in DOD. This Reference Architecture describes Enterprise standards and capabilities. Single products/suites can be adopted to address multiple capabilities.  

This course examines a study that focuses on the integration of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Reference Model 3, a two-body point absorber, with a slider-crank WEC for linear-to-rotational conversion. 

This course examines a report that was prepared by DOE and its National Laboratories to establish the state-of-the-art in HES research and highlight challenges that are relevant across HES, regardless of their subcomponents.  

This course examines a report that models the evolution of diurnal storage (<12 hours) within the U.S. electricity sector from 2020 through 2050 using a least-cost optimization framework across multiple cost scenarios based upon existing policies. 

This course examines a report that identifies drivers, barriers, and potential enablers to PV module recycling and resource recovery efforts in the United States. Topics include interviews and interactions with industry stakeholders to identify factors that may drive or act as a barrier to PV.

This course examines a report that analyzes the technical and economic viability of solar and storage on three critical infrastructure sites in New York City (NYC). During normal grid operations, resilient PV systems help host sites generate revenue and/or reduce electricity bill charges.   

This course examines a report that discusses the potential for PV to support decarbonization of the future transportation system. It identifies the technological and market pathways that will enable better use of PV electricity as fuel for future transportation demand. 

This course examines a report that presents an approach for developing a U.S. network of non-residential EVSE that enables broader PEV adoption and maximizes PEV use. Substituting electricity for gasoline and diesel could significantly improve U.S. energy security.  

This course, which is Vol 1 of 2, examines electrical power distribution systems, and primarily covers: principles or power systems, power distribution cable systems, and power system electrical equipment. 

This course, which is Vol 2 of 2, examines electrical power distribution systems, and primarily covers: power system protection and coordination, power system instruments and meters, power system operation, electrical utilization systems, & managing the operation of electrical distribution systems.

This course includes the techniques of troubleshooting electrical systems such as ignition, lighting, and starting systems and many accessories, such as control units on automatic transmissions and overdrives, choke controls, emission controls, and air conditioning.  

This course provides an overview of a ships electrical power distribution system, which is a vital link connecting the generators that produce electric power to the equipment that uses it. It transmits electric power from the power source to the power user.