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Content

This Unit has been developed to provide candidates’ with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding about batteries, standby/emergency generators and UPSs (Uninterruptible Power Supplies).

On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:
Identify operation, characteristics and applications of electrical batteries; Outline principal operating features/main performance characteristics of standby/emergency generator sets; Analyse construction, operation and performance characteristics of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies)

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a knowledge and understanding of electrical machines and electronics. This may be evidence by possession of the following HN Units: DN4J 34 Electrical Machine Principles, DN46 33 Analogue Electronics: An Introduction and DN4E 34 Digital Electronics.