Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc · Courses
ET
10 courses with the subject ET, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ET10-101Energy Industry Fundamentals3
This course reviews the history of the power technology industry up to and including the present and a review of common terminology and definitions used in the industry. An overview of the components and the function of a power plant will be presented. The student will engage in hands-on activities that support principles of physics as they apply to hydraulics and pneumatics and the basic knowledge of the many components used in these systems. This introductory class will alert the student to the many hazards encountered in the production and use of high and low voltage electrical equipment.
In this course, students will learn single phase, alternating current, electrical theory and principles, and their application to energy technology and power generation systems. Students will learn (AC) electrical circuit schematics and design, including AC electrical component operation, electrical fundamentals, circuit calculation, circuit design, circuit construction, and proper procedures for testing for advanced electrical functions and troubleshooting. Students will demonstrate complete lab projects, with the use of schematics, troubleshooting electrical faults, and disassembly of components for repair, testing, and inspections.
ET10-106Advanced Electrical and Industrial Controls2.5
In this course, students will utilize the prior learning from DC and AC Electrical Theory for advancing their knowledge of more sophisticated electrical circuits and troubleshooting electrical controls like; Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and 3 phase power usage. 3 phase motors, transformers and control circuits will be built to support the student’s practical knowledge. Students will demonstrate complete lab projects, with the use of schematics, troubleshooting electrical faults, and disassembly of components for repair, testing, and inspections.
In this course, the student will learn the operations and design of wind turbines in the energy technology and power generation industries. Students will demonstrate what they have learned by identifying the major components and their relationship to the wind turbine operation. With the use of the correct equipment manuals, and electrical schematics, the student will properly disassemble, test, and/or inspect and reassemble wind turbine components and systems crucial to systems operation. Students will also learn proper torquing procedures and complete torquing procedures per equipment manual instruction. Identification of and adherence to proper technical and safety procedures will be emphasized to establish a culture of safety. Students will learn the hazards involved in working at heights. Each student will learn the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Global Wind Organization (GWO), safety standards, and safety regulations relating to safe and accurate climbing and rescue operations. The student will be taught and properly demonstrate correct equipment inspection techniques and proper use of the equipment. Demonstration and use of the approved equipment and correct rescue techniques will be completed in compliance with standards of GWO – Basic Safety Training for certification, in the modules of; Fire Awareness, First Aid, Working at Heights and Manual Handling.
ET10-113Materials Processing, Fabrication and Basic Diesel3
In this course, the student will complete standard inspections and preventative maintenance practices will be demonstrated. The selection and use of proper tooling and standard maintenance practices will be emphasized. The student will demonstrate what they have learned by completing assigned hands-on projects in the lab that bring together precision measuring, drilling, threading, fastening, torquing, and similar other material processing techniques. Diesel engine labs will help the student better understand the fundamentals and how diesel components relate to each other and how these prime movers can support the power industry as standby power. Students will properly complete pre-job task meetings and documentation, job hazard analysis/job safety analysis, confined space permits, lock-out tag-out forms, and hot work permits.
The student will study basic preventative maintenance, basic scheduled maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. The student will gain an understanding of the various components and operations of energy industries. Specific equipment such as screw, reciprocating, scroll, and centrifugal compressors, along with, positive displacement pumps and centrifugal pumps will be taught. The basic theory behind compression and pumping will be discussed in detail. Standard inspection, troubleshooting, operation, repair, and preventative maintenance practices of these types of components will be demonstrated and practiced. The selection and use of proper tooling, manuals, documentation, safety equipment, techniques, and standard maintenance practices will be emphasized in this course. In this class, the student will learn the basic operation and design, as well as the start-up and shutdown of boiler systems. The safety required for high pressure and high heat systems will be explained and reinforced through case studies.
In this course, the student will learn about all renewable energy systems. The course will provide the student with knowledge of renewable energy sources and how they work in the energy industry. The student will demonstrate their acquired knowledge from the course by conducting research projects relating to renewable energy systems and presenting their findings. The student will gain hands-on experience with renewable energy systems utilizing the system manuals and electrical schematics to become familiar with the functions, operations, design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of these systems.
In this course, the student will learn about wind turbine power generation and its function in the renewable energy technology industry. Fluid types, system inspection, and all aspects of component identification, function, maintenance, and repair will be addressed. System troubleshooting will be demonstrated and applied in this course. Additionally, the student will be taught proper maintenance, repair, and inspection requirements related to gear trains and lubrication systems. Inspection, mechanical purpose, maintenance procedures, and operational fundamentals of fluids, instrumentation, electrical and other components of a wind turbine will be taught through classroom and hands-on instruction.
In this course, the student will learn operations and design of wind turbines in the energy technology and power generation industries. Students will demonstrate what they have learned by identifying the major components and their relationship to wind turbine operation. With the use of the correct equipment manuals, and electrical schematics, the student will properly disassemble, test and/or inspect and reassemble wind turbine components and systems crucial to systems operation. They will also be taught proper torquing procedures and complete torquing procedures per equipment manual instruction. Identification of and adherence to proper technical and safety procedures will be emphasized to establish a culture of safety. Students will become familiar with equipment manuals and electrical schematics using them to complete the assigned maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs. Pre-job task meetings, documentation, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, confined space permits, lock-out tag-out forms, and hot work permits will be utilized so that students will become familiar with industry procedures and protocols. The student will learn the ANSI safety standards and safety regulations relating to safe, accurate climbing, and rescue operations. The student will be taught and properly demonstrate correct equipment inspection techniques and proper use of the equipment. Demonstration and use of approved equipment and correct rescue techniques will be completed in compliance with standards. Students will learn the hazards involved in working at heights. The student will also learn to be competent in GWO – BST (Basic Safety Training), including these 4 modules: GWO - Fire Awareness, GWO - First Aid, GWO – Manual Handling & GWO – Working @ Heights certifications upon course completion.
This module is where students learn operating principles of contactors, relays, mechanical and solid state devices, control devices, PLC’s, motors theory and applications.
