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Power Generation 1

Class Number: DIESEL 10412146-1 - Power Generation 1
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-412-146 POWER GENERATION 1 ...this course is designed to familiarize diesel technician students with the basics of home standby and commercial generators. Electrical fundamentals, alternators, permanent magnet generators, circuit breakers, generator switchgear, auto transfer switches and automatic voltage regulators will be covered emphasizing home standby and commercial use generators. (Prerequisites: 10-412-153, Intro to Electrical Systems, 10-412-154, Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Explain and apply the basics of A/C electrical fundamentals
  2. Explain alternator operation in relation to electrical power generation
  3. Explain the operation of a circuit breaker.
  4. Demonstrate safety when working with electrical power generation equipment
  5. Explain the operation of a transfer switch.
  6. Describe the basic operation of voltage regulator controls
  7. Interpret generator schematics and wiring diagrams

Class Details

Class Number:
DIESEL 10412146-1 - Power Generation 1
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/25/2026 - 4/7/2026 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room TC103A
3/25/2026 - 4/7/2026 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
9:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room TC112HE
3/25/2026 - 4/7/2026 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room TC103A
3/25/2026 - 4/7/2026 Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room TC112HE
4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026 Wednesday
7:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room TC112HE

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