Electrical Drawings Reading Workshop by Tonex
This hands-on workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to read, interpret, and understand electrical drawings used in industrial and utility settings. The course covers the essential components of electrical prints, including single-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, and other key drawings used in electrical design and maintenance.
Participants will learn to navigate the various symbols, codes, and standards (ANSI, IEC) commonly used in electrical schematics. The course is ideal for engineers, electricians, and technicians who need to enhance their ability to interpret electrical designs accurately.
Duration:
2 Days (14 Contact Hours)
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand and explain the fundamentals of electrical drawings.
- Read and interpret single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams.
- Recognize and interpret common ANSI symbols used in utility and industrial applications.
Participants must attend the full 14 contact hours and successfully complete the exercises to demonstrate their understanding of the material.
Key Topics:
- Fundamentals of electrical drawings and blueprints
- Understanding single-line diagrams
- Elementary and wiring diagrams for troubleshooting
- Interpreting ANSI symbols and standards
- Practical exercises with real-world examples
- Best practices for electrical design and maintenance applications
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a thorough understanding of how to read and interpret electrical prints, enabling them to perform more efficiently in design, troubleshooting, and maintenance roles.
Day 1: Fundamentals and Single-Line Diagrams
- Introduction to Electrical Drawings
- Overview of the importance of electrical drawings in industrial and utility applications
- Types of electrical drawings: Single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams
- Components of Electrical Drawings
- Key components found in electrical drawings (transformers, switches, relays, power sources)
- Layout and structure of electrical prints
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Purpose and key elements of single-line diagrams
- Interpreting symbols and flow of electricity in single-line diagrams
- Common applications in power distribution systems
Exercises:
- Practical identification of key components in sample single-line diagrams
- Group activity: Understanding power flow and device placement in a single-line drawing
Day 2: Elementary Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, and ANSI Symbols
- Elementary Diagrams
- Structure and application of elementary diagrams in electrical systems
- Reading control circuits, relays, and other components
- Wiring Diagrams
- Purpose and structure of wiring diagrams
- Identifying connections between components and understanding wire numbering, color codes, and labels
- ANSI Symbols and Standards
- Overview of ANSI symbols commonly used in electrical diagrams
- How to read and apply these symbols in troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
- Practical Application
- Case study: Interpreting electrical drawings to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- Best practices for using electrical diagrams in real-world scenarios, including new equipment acceptance and troubleshooting
Exercises:
- Hands-on activity: Reading and interpreting elementary and wiring diagrams
- ANSI symbol identification and practical use in sample diagrams
- Group exercise: Analyzing a sample system for troubleshooting based on its electrical drawings
Certification Requirements:
- Attendance: Participants must complete the 14 contact hours.
- Completion of Exercises: Successful participation in all exercises is required to receive a certificate of completion.
This workshop focuses on delivering practical, hands-on experience with electrical diagrams over a condensed two-day period, ensuring participants leave with applicable skills. Let me know if you’d like further adjustments!