ET 138 - OVER CURNT PROTECTN

    Recent Professors
    G. Tacey
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    16–21 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ET 138
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers the requirements for adequate protection of wiring and equipment. Disconnects and circuit breakers are explained and calculations are made to determine sizing requirements. Fuse types and characteristics are discussed and calculations are made to determine appropriate fuse sizing to protect wiring. Short circuit interrupt rating is introduced and appropriate fuse types are selected for various applications. Credit may be earned in either ET 138 or SKET 138 but not both.
    Usually Held
    Wed 5:00pm–5:55pm, Wed 6:00pm–6:55pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–7:55pm, Mon Wed 8:00pm–8:55pm