Title: Module 8 Objectives
Course: Canvas Practice Course > Section: Module 8

Module 8:      Chapter 19 – Three phase AC

- Identify advantages of using three-phase power rather than single-phase power.
- Identify the main features of an AC generator.
- Define and describe frequency in an AC circuit.
- Describe the differences between generated and induces voltage.
- Identify the main features of a wattmeter.
- Identify the main features of a clamp-on ammeter.
- Identify the advantages of power quality meters over other types of test instruments.
- Describe the function of power factor in an AC circuit.
- List examples of both inductive and resistive loads.
- Explain the function of power factor correction and describe methods used in power factor correction.
- Identify factors to consider for selecting devices needed for power factor correction.
- Identify the main principles of a three-phase wiring system.
- Define and describe delta connection.
- Identify the main characteristics of a wye connection.
- Describe reactive circuits.