Basic electrical equipment.

DOE-S T D-1180-2004

19.

Construction Management personnel shall de monstrate a familiarity level

knowledge of the Department of Energy's design and construction processes.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the following elements of the Department design process:

Congressional project approval process

Actual preparation of a conceptual design report

Architect/engineer selection process

Design approval process

b. Discuss the Department's construction process following a project's certification for

construction. Include in the discussion the difference between direct hire and indirect

hire construction contracts, and the role of Department construction management and

engineering personnel in the construction process.

20.

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level

knowledge of basic ele ctrical equipment.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the basic purpose of a transformer.

b. Discuss the applications of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) generators

and motors on a construction project.

c. Discuss application of the following as backup power supplies:

UPS inverters

Motor generators

Auto transfer switches

d. Discuss the types and function of electrical switchgear used on a construction project.

e. Identify and discuss the application of the different types of circuit breakers.

21.

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level

knowledge of basic electrical equipment operation.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the various types of batteries used in electrical systems. Include the following

elements of battery operation in the discussion:

Capacity

Voltage applications

Battery life expectancy

Environmental requirements for safe battery operation