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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ELTK 2104 (Electrotechnology)
This is an introductory course in ship electrical systems.
Ship Electrical System; Small Ship System; Large Ship System
Prerequisite - ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology)
Duration - 5 weeks
Lectures - 7 hours/week
ELTK 2106 (Electrotechnology)
This is an introductory course in electrical machine theory. It
covers the basics of DC machines and transformers and provides
students with a background in electrical machines. It will give
students an appreciation of rotating machinery and an idea of the
type and operating characteristics of various DC machines. The
course will expand students’ knowledge of transformers and their
applications, as well as enhance their ability to analyze electric
circuits. The laboratory work is included to reinforce theoretical
concepts and to enhance skills in the use of measuring instruments.
DC Machine Construction; DC Generators; DC Motors; Singlephase
Transformers; Special Transformers
Prerequisite - ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
ELTK 2107 (Electrotechnology)
This course is an introductory course in electrical machine theory.
It covers the basics of A.C. and D.C. machine theory and provides
the necessary background for subsequent courses in electrical
machines. It also provides the students with an understanding of
various types of controls devices for A.C. and D.C. machines.
D.C. Machines; A.C. Machines; Synchromechanisms and
Servomechanisms; Final Correcting Devices and Amplifiers; Input
Transducers - Measuring Devices; Typical Industrial Systems
Prerequisite - ELTK 1201 (Electrotechnology) or
ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 4 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
ELTK 2108 (Electrotechnology)
This course is an introductory course in electrical machine
theory. It covers the basics of A.C. and D.C. machine theory and
provides the necessary background for subsequent courses
in electrical machines. It also provides the students with an
understanding of various types of switches used with A.C. and
D.C. machines.
D.C. Machines; A.C. Machines; Mechanical and Electromechanical
Switches
Prerequisite - ELTK 1201 (Electrotechnology) or
ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 4 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
ELTK 2111 (Marine Electrical Equipment)
This is a basic electrotechnology course designed to give the
Marine Engineering student practical electrical experience.
Marine Safety; Meters and Meggers; Electrical Panels; Control
Devices; Protection Equipment; Marine Cabling and Glanding;
Single and Three-phase Wiring; Distribution Schemes; Earth/
Ground Fault Detection Systems; Batteries; Motors and
Generators; Internal Communications
Prerequisite - ELTK 1100 (Electrotechnology) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 2 hours/week
Laboratory - 3 hours/week
ELTK 2118 (High Voltage Safety)
This course is designed to familiarize students with regulations
and safety practices related to the operation, maintenance and
repair of Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs). Applicable laws
and standards relevant to medium and high voltage safety, as
well as, the associated protective equipment required will be
addressed. Proper work procedures to be followed when carrying
out maintenance and repair of ROVs will be discussed.
Legislation; Internal Controls; Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE); Documentation; Marine Electrical Systems; Risk
Management; Preparing the Work Site; Work Team Preparedness
and Orientation; Materials and Equipment; Emergency Response
Planning; Commissioning
Prerequisites - ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology) or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total
Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 20 hours total (10 Labs)
ELTK 2200 (Marine Electrical Troubleshooting)
This is an electrotechnology course designed to give the ROV
student practical experience in electrical troubleshooting. The
course requires students to apply structured problem-solving
strategies to identify and resolve problems with ROV electrical.
Meters and Meggers plus Instrumentation; Electrical Panels;
Controls Devices; Protection Equipment; Marine Cabling and
Glanding; Singe and Three-phase Wiring; Motors and Generators
(ROV, AC in particular); Structured Problem Solving; Power
Supplies; Tracing Analog Signals
Prerequisites - ELTR 2116 (Industrial Electronics and Controls)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 3 hours/week
ELTK 3101 (Electrotechnology)
This is an advanced level course which covers topics in AC
machines. The course is designed to provide the student with
the necessary background information concerning the types
characteristics, and applications of AC machines.
Three-phase Transformers; Three-Phase Induction Motors;
Three-phase Synchronous Motors; Motor Branch Circuit and
Enclosures; Alternators; Single-phase Induction Motors
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