Electrical Power Systems and Industrial Control Fundamentals for Technical Professionals

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze AC and DC power systems, including three-phase configurations, power factor, and transformer behaviour in industrial applications
• Evaluate motor-driven equipment requirements and apply basic sizing approaches for pumps, fans, and blowers
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and power distribution layouts used in industrial systems
• Assess the function and application of VFDs and motor control strategies for efficient and reliable operation
• Explain control system architectures, including PLC-based systems, and distinguish between open- and closed-loop control approaches

Description

In industrial and infrastructure environments, engineers and technical professionals are routinely required to interpret electrical systems, evaluate equipment performance, and contribute to control system decisions, often without formal training in electrical power or controls. Gaps in this foundational knowledge can lead to miscommunication, incorrect assumptions, and increased operational risk.

This course addresses these challenges by providing a structured and practical introduction to electrical power systems and industrial control concepts. Key topics include AC and DC power principles, three-phase systems, transformers, motor applications, and power distribution, followed by essential control system concepts such as PLCs, VFDs, and system architecture. Throughout the course, concepts are reinforced through applied examples relevant to real-world industrial settings.

By focusing on how electrical power and control systems are applied in practice, this course equips you with the knowledge needed to interpret technical information, engage effectively with specialists, and support informed decision-making in multidisciplinary environments.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

• Engineers and engineering technologists across all disciplines
• Technical professionals working with or supporting electrical or control systems
• Engineering and project managers involved in equipment selection, operation, or oversight
• Facilities, maintenance, and operations professionals responsible for system performance and reliability
• Procurement and technical support professionals involved in specifying or evaluating electrical and control equipment
• Professionals seeking to strengthen their working knowledge of electrical power and control fundamentals

Day I - 4 hours:

• DC Power
• AC Power and pertinent, important, single-phase and three-phase AC Concepts
• Power Transformers
• Electrical Motors
• Power Factor Correction
• Electrical Equipment and Instrumentation in Industrial Applications

Day II - 4 Hours:

• VFDs and Motor Control
• Electrical Power System Protection, Safety & Pertinent Codes
• Electrical Power Distribution & Control Drawings
• Control Systems Introduction
• Control System Architecture,
• Control Systems’ Application and Programming