ESRT 260: Emergency UPS ATS Power and Generator Systems

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Class Program

Environmental Systems and Refrigeration Technology

Credits

Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course addresses the operation and maintenance requirements of standby generators, transfer switches, batteries and UPS systems commonly found in mission critical facilities such as data centers, health care, and industrial properties. The purpose of this course is to learn how emergency standby power systems operate and control power within critical operated facilities. This course serves as both an introduction and a reference for becoming familiar in emergency power systems.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisite Courses

ELEC 225: Industrial Electricity & Controls

Course Learning Outcomes

Utilize and interpret manufacturer schematics and wiring diagrams as needed to maintain and repair UPS equipment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Beginner

Evaluate various vendors and manufacturers of generator systems

Program Learning Outcomes

Explain on the job safety precautions as it relates to refrigeration systems

Level

Beginner

Identify and explain Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS) and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) control systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Explain on the job safety precautions as it relates to refrigeration systems

Level

Beginner

Identify principles of operation for static vs dynamic battery systems

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work on refrigeration control circuits

Level

Intermediate

Core Topics

Utilize manufacturer schematics
Evaluate various vendors of generator systems
UPS and ATS power controls
Static vs dynamic battery systems