This course on ‘Electricity and Safety Measures’ will introduce you to electricity, from generation to transmission to cities/ towns, to distribution up to the end user. You will learn the elementary electrical, overview of electrical power system, Quality of electrical supply, general tools and tackle, Major substation equipment, Operation & maintenance practices for substation and transformer in the first part of this course. While the use of electricity is a boon to us, its misuse could lead to major accidents. We shall learn importance of earthing and guidelines for providing earthing arrangements, Protection of the electrical equipment for safe use of electricity, Important electricity rules related to safety in the second part of this course. While we do take all precautions to avoid the unforeseen, what if some accident does happen? You will be introduced to the basic safety measures. You shall learn about the essential First-Aid measures. Immediate First-Aid may save life. It is essential to restore the electrical system, at the earliest after any disaster; this is the issue of Disaster Management. All these aspects are covered under the third part of this course. As a common interest course, this course helps in building up your knowledge and skill on electrical power and safety.

Course layout
Week 1:      Elementary Electrical - Basics of Electricity

Week 2:      Exposure to General Tools and Tackles,
              Testing of  wiring Installation

Week 3:      Electrical Power System :Overview
          Quality of Electrical supply
          Power Distribution System - Basics
          Distribution Line equipment

Week 4:    Transformers
           Major Substation Equipment  
           Operation & Maintenance  Practices

Week 5:   Earthing

Week 6:   Electrical System Protection

Week 7:   Important Electricity Rules Related to Safety

Week 9 & Week 10:  Electrical Safety
                                      Accident Prevention & Protection

Week 11:  First Aid

Week 12:  Disaster Management
Books and references
IGNOU course material  available at eGyankosh
Course OEE-001: Electricity & Safety Measures;
Course OEE-002; OEEL-001 of Programme “Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution” being offered by SOET, IGNOU
Block 2: Electrical Safety and Disaster Management of Course BEE-002:Energy Management, Block 2: Operation & Maintenance of course BEE-001: Power Distribution Sector of Programme “Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution”  being offered by  School of Engineering & Technology(SOET), IGNOU
 

Summary
Course Status :    Upcoming
Course Type :    Core
Duration :    12 weeks
Start Date :    01 Sep 2021
End Date :    
Exam Date :    
Category :    
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Credit Points :    4
Level :    Diploma