Electrical Systems: Panel Boards, Frequency Drives, and Transformers

Panel boards, frequency drives, and transformers are some of the key components inside electrical systems, and understanding their fundamentals is critical to anyone in the electrical trade. In this course, learn about all three types of equipment, find out what variants of each you'll encounter, and learn how to work with them. Veteran electrician Christopher Randall also covers basic math as it’s used in electrical calculations. Upon wrapping up this course, you’ll have a foundational understanding of some of the most essential pieces of equipment you’ll encounter on the job.

Learning objectives
Electrical transformer basics
Isolation transformers
Oil-filled transformers
Transformer math
Installing panel boards and switchboards
Major components of variable-frequency drives (VFD)
Installing a VFD
Controlling a VFD and special sensors