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Valuable Resources for New Engineers - Electrical

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General Overview of Electrical Engineers Responsibilities

This video explains the typical responsibilities of an electrical engineer within the MEP industry.

The Electrical Distribution System

This video explains the components that make up a buildings electrical distribution system.

Single Phase Power

Single-Phase Electricity Explained 

The fundamentals of single-phase electricity are explained.

Ground, Neutral and Hot Wires

Explains the difference between ground, neutral and hot wires.

120/240V Single Phase (RESIDENTIAL)

Explains the basic components of a typical residential 120/240V, 1-phase system.

Three Phase Power

3 Phase Electricity Explained 

The fundamentals of 3 phase electricity are explained.

Three-Phase Voltage Calculations

Explains some of the basic three-phase calculations.

How Receptacles Work

Explains how receptacles work and how they receive their power.

How Does a Transformer Work?

Explains how transformers work and how they convert power.

Three-way Light Switches

Explains how three-way light switches are wired and operate.

Four-way Light Switches

Explains how four-way light switches are wired and operate.

What Is a Kilowatt Hour (kWh)?

Explains what a kilo-watt-hour is and how it is used to measure electrical energy.

How Inverters Work

Explains how inverters work and how they convert AC to DC power.

How An Induction Motor Works

Explains how induction motors work and where they are typically used.

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