John A Camara, BS, MS, PE, TF

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Electrical Engineering

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Gulf Shores, Alabama

John A Camara, a Professional Engineer (PE) in Nuclear and Electrical Engineering, is author of a dozen plus reference and practice problems books, as well as online material, used as study guides for the Electrical and Computer PE exams: Computer Engineering / Electronics, Controls, and Communications / Power. He has taught PE Refresher Courses at the University of Washington as an Extension Lecturer and a PE Licensing Review at Seattle University as well as for IEEE Chicago Chapter. He is a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander who served as both a nuclear trained Electrician’s Mate and as Chief Nuclear Engineer on submarines. He is also a retired Technical Fellow (TF) of The Boeing Company where he worked on projects from the Space Shuttle to Space Launch Systems (SLS)[Artemis], where he was recognized by NASA as a Space Flight Awareness Honoree. He received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering (ECE/MSE) from the University of California at Davis and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Space Systems from the Florida Institute of Technology. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and Mensa.

Books mentioned can be found at the publisher's website, Professional Publications Incorporated: https://ppi2pass.com. They may also be found on Amazon.

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414-National Electric Code

(4.3) 32 Reviews

4 $90.00

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Course Objectives: This course is meant to provide an overview of the entire NEC with an emphasis on methodologies that are useful for finding the applicable requirements while knowing when coverage is adequate enough to stop researching and commence designing, installing, or upgrading. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.

Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC.
Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.

Course Description:

This course covers the entirety of the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on Chapters 1 through 4. The course illuminates the most often used portions of the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory installation or remodel.

General requirements are covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions. Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided; that is, where to start in one’s search of the code for the apropo requirements. Equipment explained include motors and their many requirement with an emphasis on where to start the search to ensure one is referring to the correct set of requirements for a given job/installation.

The material provided should enable the interested engineer an understanding of the more important, and the most often used, portions of the Code in addition to the confidence to engage in discussions with inspectors on application of the Code.

445-Spacecraft Electrical Power

(5) 3 Reviews

5 $112.50

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Course Description:

This course is meant to provide an overview of spacecraft electrical power systems. Although many can benefit in numerous ways, the author intends the following goals.

Provide a design Engineer with an overview of the requirements, sources of information, and design practices to enable efficient, first-time quality spacecraft electrical systems.
Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with a myriad of requirements.
Provide an aerospace Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures along with potential pitfalls, difficulties, and errors.
Provide the test Engineer with the adequate guidance to ensure thorough testing.
Provide a list of applicable references for additional study or use at work.

This course discusses the function and operation of spacecraft lithium-ion battery based electrical power systems (EPS). Basic EPS functions such as energy generation, energy storage, power management, distribution, and control are described in terms of compliance to spacecraft power system requirements. Proper power distribution, including wiring and harness concerns, design constraints, protection and grounding are mentioned against the backdrop of mission-specific requirements. Battery overload and short-circuit protection are mentioned against the backdrop of mission and bus needs. Battery management systems used to monitor and manage lithium-ion battery state of operation in terms of cell voltage, load current for various mission scenarios are also discussed along with potential limits during discharge and charging—including the need for cell balancing.

498-National Electric Code: Solar Power

(4.5) 2 Reviews

4 $90.00

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Course Description:

This course is meant to provide an overview of the entire NEC with an emphasis on Solar Array installation requirements. The focus is on smaller installations often used in homes and office buildings. Additional references are provided for more indepth research. Figures showing common configurations and which aid in understanding terminology are provided. Although many can benefit, three specific groups are targeted with the following goals.

Provide a practicing Professional Engineer (PE) with a refresher of the purpose, scope, and application of the NEC applicable to Solar Array installations.
Provide a practicing Engineer with the requisite knowledge to adequately review and analyze designs for compliance with code requirements.
Provide a licensed Electrician with a review of the latest updates and impacts to installation procedures.

This course covers the entirety of the National Electrical Code with an emphasis on those sections required for installing solar grids. The course illuminates the most often used portions of the Code for an engineer who may not work with the Code daily but is tasked with ensuring requirements are met during a factory installation or remodel.

General requirements are covered along with explanations for the values and restrictions. Wiring methods are elucidated and methodologies provided. Differing solar configuration are shown and requirements specify to safety and fire hazards of PV systems are explained.

Future Courses by John A Camara, BS, MS, PE, TF

General Use Equipment

Special Occupancies

Special Equipment [Solar]

Special Conditions [Standby Power]

Communication Systems

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