This course introduces electric power fundamentals to technicians new to the natural gas industry. It
includes discussions about basic electrical theory, test equipment, and grounding practices.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Web-Based Training
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-AC Generation
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-Basic Electrical Theory
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-Controlling Motor Starting
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-Electrical Safety
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-Grounding Practices Fundamentals
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-Motor Control Fundamentals
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-RLC Circuits & Transformer
  o Electric Power Fundamentals-Test Equipment

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in
the following:

• Define Ohm’s law.
• Describe the operation of AC generators.
• Describe the operation of inductors and capacitors in series and parallel circuits.
• Describe the operation and types of transformers.
• Describe the operation of AC and DC motors.
• Describe motor controllers.
• Describe the operation of full-voltage and soft-volage starters.
• Describe types of test equipment.
• Describe components of electric shock.
• Describe grounding systems and grounding problems.

Course Outline

1. Basic Electrical Theory
2. AC Generation
3. RLC Circuits
4. Transformers
5. AC and DC Motor Fundamentals
6. Motor Control Fundamentals
7. Controlling Motor Starting
8. Test Equipment
9. Electrical Safety
10. Grounding Practices

Recommended Resources

• GTA Electric Power Fundamentals Participant Guide
• GTA Electric Power Fundamentals Presentation.
• Internet sites related to basic industrial electrical Theory.
• Textbooks or other publications related to Industrial electrical theory and practice