Description
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This one-day workshop will provide you with knowledge on the 2005/2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) for designing and installing photovoltaic (PV) systems. A basic knowledge of the NEC is required since Code basics will not be addressed. Conductor selection, ampacity calculations, overcurrent devices and disconnects will be covered along with utility-interactive systems. The knowledge gained will allow a person familiar with the Code basics to effectively design, install or inspect PV systems for Code compliance.
Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of the 2008 National Electrical Code.
Topics covered in this workshop include:
- Introduction to PV systems and equipment
- NEC general PV requirements
- PV module cable types and ampacity calculations
- DC overcurrent device and disconnect selection and ratings
- Utility interconnections – residential and commercial
- Common errors in PV design and installation
The instructor for this course is one of the best in the industry: Mr. Mark Ode
Mark C. Ode, Staff Engineering Associate at the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Regulatory Services Department, was a Senior Electrical Specialist for the National Fire Protection Association. He is a former staff liaison and secretary to the NFPA Electrical Equipment in Chemical Atmospheres Committee. He was the Executive Secretary for the NFPA Electrical Section and editor of the Electrical Section news bulletin, Current Flashes. Prior to joining NFPA, Mr. Ode worked for over 27 years as a licensed electrician and a licensed electrical contractor. He is a licensed electrician in the State of Massachusetts. He has taught the National Electrical Code throughout the United States. He also taught the NEC for 10 years at Maricopa County Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. He is certified for electrical inspection for one and two family dwellings, general electrical installations, and for electrical plan review by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and is certified as a general electrical inspector by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). He is certified as an electrical instructor for the States of Wyoming, New Jersey, North Carolina, Michigan, and Massachusetts, as well as others. He was Vice-President of Field Operations for an engineering firm for two years and was President of Ode Electric for 15 years. He is an electrical code columnist for Electrical Contractor magazine. He was a principal member of NEC Panel 20 for the 1990 NEC and an alternate member of NEC Panel 3 for the 2002 NEC. He is a principal member of CMP 4, an alternate member of CMP 3, and an alternate on the NEC Technical Correlating Committee for the 2005 NEC. He has been a member of IAEI since September 15, 1975. |
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UL University's workshops are designed for and intended to serve individuals using and relying upon UL services. UL University reserves the right to limit workshop attendance strictly to the foregoing. In addition, UL University reserves the right to change, reschedule or cancel any workshop at any time. UL shall not be responsible for any consequential or other losses resulting from the cancellation or postponement of this workshop such as airline and other travel/personal expenses.
UL University accepts the following forms of payment for registration: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Invoice/PO. Please note that Invoice/PO is not accepted for online courses.
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