Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 030 - Switchgear Distribution & Protection
This provides an overview of electrical generation, transmission and distribution as well as providing a detailed understanding of the variety of products associated with this field of work.
Please find below the list of topics covered within this module.
Electricity Generation
- A.C. Generation
- Power Station Generation
- Single-Phase A.C. Generators
- Three-Phase Synchronous Generators
Transmission and Distribution
- Transformers
- Supply
Supply
- Systems of Supply
- Connection of Supplies to Domestic Premises
Meter Systems and Consumer Units
- Intake Metering in Domestic Premises
- Consumer Units
Protection
- The Risks
- Overcurrent Protection
- Protective Devices
Miniature Circuit Breakers
- Typical MCB Construction and Performance
- Classification of Miniature Circuit Breakers
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
- Specification, Construction and Performance of RCDs
Load Centres
- Definitions
- Consumer Units and Distribution Boards
Cables
- Cables used for Electrical Supply Distribution Purposes
- Mineral Insulated Cables
- Cable Installation Methods