Course Purpose
This course provides information on the concepts associated with industrial batteries, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) and transfer switches.
- Course Number: EMS-225
- Type: Instructor-led
- Technology: Craft Skills
- Category: Understand
- Duration: 1 day
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Identify the types of batteries
- Describe the construction and operation of various batteries
- Identify industry and government standards for maintenance, testing, replacement, sizing, and installation of lead-acid batteries
- Identify federal regulations governing lead-acid battery disposal
- Describe the construction and operation of a UPS* Describe the function and operation of a transfer switch
- Inspect a UPS system
- Analyze battery charge and discharge rate to determine if replacement is needed
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for electrical maintenance technicians.
Prerequisites
None
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson. You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Defining Battery Characteristics
- Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Batteries
- Listing Types Of Lead-Acid Batteries
- Interpreting Battery SystemTerminology
- Following Standards and Code Requirements
- Listing Battery Applications
- Applying Charging and Discharging Methods
- Using “Maintenance-Free” Batteries
- Recognizing Overcharging
- Preventing Thermal Runaway
- Construction and Operation of a UPS
- Construction and Operation of a Transfer Switch
- Review
- Written Exam
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