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Otto Wisdom is from Port Harcourt City in Rivers State, Nigeria. He studied electrical engineering and started his career as an electrical engineer with Fugro Nigeria Limited, where he operated test equipment and maintained electrical systems used in the field and base locations. In his career as an electrical engineer, he had several accomplishments. As an illustration, he successfully revamped and improved the water treatment plant of the facility on his own, elevating it to a world-class level of operation to cater to the needs of more than 250 field workers using locally sourced electrical parts; as a result, the company saved a significant amount of money and avoided purchasing new equipment. In addition, he repaired a breathing apparatus machine utilized...
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Guide to Transformer Maintenance
1.5-3 hrs 1,261 learners
By Otto Wisdom
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify all parts of a power transformer
  • Describe the function of each transformer part
  • Explain how a transformer's parts are connected to carry out their functions
  • Recognize when transformer parts are faulty
  • Discuss how to conduct routine and non-routine inspections
  • Describe the basic maintenance of the power transformer
  • Explain how to maintain the operational efficiency of the transformer
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Electrical Engineering
Guide to Transformer Maintenance
1.5-3 hrs
1261 enrolled
Arc Flash Safety-A Practical Guide
1.5-3 hrs 2,420 learners
By Otto Wisdom
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Outline the meaning of arc flash, arc blast and electric arc
  • List and discuss the heat intensity and impact of pressure waves during an arc flash incident
  • Describe the effects of arc flash incidents on humans and the surrounding equipment and assets
  • Explain the measures to prevent and reduce occurrences of arc flash incidents
  • List the 4P model for arc flash hazard management and provide examples of protective controls against arc flashes
  • Explain the recovery measures for arc flash incident protection
  • Identify ways to handle arc flash by following safe practices and procedures
  • Outline the conditions that can Increase the risk of exposure to arc flashes
  • Identify the main causes of arc flashes and explain the various conditions that lead to an incident
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Beginner Level
Health and Safety
Arc Flash Safety-A Practical Guide
1.5-3 hrs
2420 enrolled
Hazardous Area Classification
1.5-3 hrs 2,439 learners
By Otto Wisdom
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and explain the different hazardous zone classifications and their respective levels of gas presence
  • Discuss the temperature classification and group of gases released in a zone
  • Outline the various types of explosion-proof equipment and devices used for installing equipment in hazardous locations
  • Identify and handle ignition sources in hazardous areas effectively
  • Describe equipment that meets the required specifications of each hazardous zone
  • Evaluate proper awareness of hazards, equipment and safety protocols for secure work in different zones
  • List and define the terms commonly used for hazardous area classification
  • Explain why hazardous area classification is necessary
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Beginner Level
Engineering
Hazardous Area Classification
1.5-3 hrs
2439 enrolled
Maintenance and Control of Electric Motors
1.5-3 hrs 3,315 learners
By Otto Wisdom
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the various methods used in controlling an electric motor
  • Describe the various systems used in starting an electric motor
  • List the common faults of an electric motor during operation and how they are resolved
  • Describe the process to carry out insulation resistance test, coil resistance, and other tests
  • Explain the steps to follow when performing electric motor maintenance
  • Discuss the parameters to check during routine and non-routine inspection of an electric motor
  • Explain the various parts of an electric motor, its uses, and its operating principle
  • Identify the different speed control systems used in electric motor operation
  • List the important parameters to check when inspecting an electric motor
  • Identify the operation of variable speed starters and their uses
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Beginner Level
Machine Learning
Maintenance and Control of Electric Motors
1.5-3 hrs
3315 enrolled
Battery Maintenance
4-5 hrs 777 learners
By Otto Wisdom
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the use of batteries and the chemistry behind battery reactions
  • Explain basic calculations involving battery capacity
  • List the advantages and disadvantages of various types of batteries, such as alkaline, lead-acid, and lithium-ion
  • Distinguish between primary and secondary batteries and their applications
  • Identify and select the right battery for your use
  • Describe the installation of batteries for battery banks
  • Analyze series/parallel connection of batteries and perform inspection and maintenance of batteries
  • Apply knowledge of batteries to select the appropriate type size for a given task, such as powering a small electronics
  • Indicate the ways to properly store and dispose of batteries, taking into account their chemistry
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Beginner Level
Renewable Energy
Battery Maintenance
4-5 hrs
777 enrolled
A Practical Guide to Switchgear Maintenance
4-5 hrs 466 learners
By Otto Wisdom
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the different types of switchgears and their different applications in power system engineering
  • Discuss the different voltage levels of power distribution and their respective type of suitable switchgears
  • List the importance of the switchgear in the power generating, transmitting and distribution substation
  • Outline the importance of protective relays in Switchgear installation, connection and operations at the substation
  • Recognise the basic steps to follow when carrying out inspection and maintenance of switchgears
  • Describe the various features of a switchgear and their importance
  • List all the important specifications and parameters to be considered when selecting a switchgear for an installation
  • Explain the approved standard of operation of installed switchgear to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
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Beginner Level
Electrical Engineering
A Practical Guide to Switchgear Maintenance
4-5 hrs
466 enrolled
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I enjoy stuffs about electronic technologies and today I learn about transformer is used at the point of power generation, transmission, and distribution, and also in power-consuming equipment, machine, and portable devices.
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