Maricopa Community Colleges  EUT111   20086-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/11/07
EUT111 20086-99999 L+L 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Meter Technology I
Provide students an entry level explanation of the fundamentals of meter technology as it relates to electrical metering.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EUT116.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EUT111   20086-99999 Meter Technology I
1. Define the watt-hour meter and explain its application and use in the utility industry. (I)
2. Illustrate and name the internal connections and operations of the watt-hour meter. (II)
3. Understand how electricity is sent to the meters and basic knowledge of the different types of connections. (II)
4. Illustrate the schematic connections and responsibilities of all internal components of the self-contained watt-hour meter. (III)
5. Recognize the proper testing instruments and their functions for troubleshooting self-contained watt-hour meters. (IV)
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EUT111   20086-99999 Meter Technology I
    I. Fundamentals of Meter Operation
        A. What is a meter?
        B. Define the structure and function of the single phase watt- hour meter
        C. Industry use for the meter; background and evolution of meter technology
          1. The Generic Watt-hour Meter
          2. Multi-Element (Multi-Stator) Meters
          3. Poly-phase Meter
      II. Internal Operations
          A. What are the six major components?
            1. Basic functions and descriptions of each according to the text book
            2. Identify on the meter each component and each component's theory of operation.
          B. How are these connected?
            1. Physical connections between the components.
            2. Effects of electricity through these components.
            3. What are the roles and responsibilities of each component?
          C. Three-Wire Network Service
            1. Theory of Operation
            2. Physical Connections
        III. External Operations and Effects
            A. How electricity is distributed
              1. Transmission circuits
              2. Distribution circuits
            B. Single-phase connections
            C. Poly-Phase connections
          IV. Instruments
              A. Electronic Digital Instruments
                1. Multi-meter
                2. Ammeter
                3. Ohmmeter
                4. Thermal Ampere Demand Meter
                5. Thermocouple Instrument
              B. Instrument Scales
                1. Ohm, Amp, Volt, Power
                2. µ, m, M
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