Electrical Power Systems in Commercial and Institutional Buildings

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Electrical engineering design and practice applied to the building industry; Power Distribution Components, Types of power distribution systems, Uninterruptible, Emergency and Standby power systems, Bonding and Grounding, Ground Fault Protection, Light and optics, Measurement of light, lighting engineering, and quality of visual environments is discussed. Overview of basic requirements of the National and Alberta Building Code, and the Canadian Electrical Code that most impact design including rules for life safety systems and installation procedures and requirement. Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering 487. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Electrical Engineering 584 and either 519.53 (Electrical Engineering in Comp and Inst Bldg) or 674 will not be allowed.