Instructor: Professor S. Bobby Rauf, P.E, C.E.M, CMT, CE, MBA

This course comprises a unique combination of electrical power and controls topics. The course begins with coverage of electrical power concepts in the DC, Single Phase AC and Three Phase AC realms in an easy-to-follow approach, illustrated and reinforced by practical applications, examples and numerical case studies or problems.
Utilization of electrical power in hydraulic machines, i.e., pumps and turbines is discussed, supported by basic introduction to hydrodynamics and culminating to the sizing of pump motors. Application and sizing of fan and blower motors is explained. Electrical power distribution is highlighted. VFD, Variable Frequency Drives are discussed. VFD architecture and VFD operational analysis are covered. The seminar then segues into the controls topics starting with controls theory, differences between Open and Closed Loop Control Systems and their advantages and disadvantages. Example of proprietary or custom control systems is covered, illustrated by pictures.
Participants are introduced to PLC’s, Programmable Logic Controllers. PLC’s are then compared to DCS Systems, and their pros and cons are highlighted. HMI, Human Machine Interface, and SCADA systems are covered, supported by in-depth exploration of two specific examples. This course is designed for engineers, professional engineers, energy professionals, engineering managers, technical professionals, technicians, facilities managers and other professionals who are not intimately familiar with electrical power and controls disciplines.
Participants are kept engaged through questions and answers, discussions and classwork. Board acceptance guarantee.

Who Should Attend?
• Licensed Professional Engineers, who need to meet the annual or biennial license renewal PDH (Professional
Development Hour) or CEU (Continuing Education Units) requirements.
• Engineers and Architects, in all disciplines, who do not possess current working knowledge of electrical power and
controls concepts, and respective technologies.
• Engineering Managers/Directors
• Project Managers
• Facility Managers, Engineering Managers, Program/Project Managers and other executives or leaders who feel a lack
of adequate electrical power and controls knowledge to hold meaningful discussions and to make informed decisions
with interacting with their power and controls subordinates or colleagues.
• Non-engineers, including technical writers responsible for developing operations and maintenance manuals for
electrical or controls equipment.
• Procurement/purchasing professionals who are responsible for acquisition of power and controls equipment.
• Construction Site Superintendents
• Constructions Company Managers/Executives
• Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Managers
• Other professionals whose annual PLP, Performance and Learning Program, includes engineering/technical courses/seminars/workshops.

*Course times are EST.