Power Analysis for Electrical Systems
A Work Experience Report
by
Kevin Bradshaw
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Texas A&M University
PROB FOR COOP STUDENTS, ENGR 385
Spring 2015
42S
Presented to
Dr. Aydin I. Karsilayan
Department of Fletrical and Computer Engineering
Texas A&M University
Approved by,
1-3 Communications, Mission Integration Division
10001 Jack Finney Blvd,
Greenville, Texas 75402ABSTRACT
Facilitating power correctly through a system has been one of my favorite aspects that I've
Jearned about working as an electrical engineer. Power diagrams require a lct more than just
general drafting because of the research required to power a network of units reliably from a
‘general supply. By establishing a good basis on how different cables are used for particular unit,
Thave been able fo lear how networks of systems operate. After researching power distribution
diagrams, I have also learned several load balancing techniques. With this background, I have
been abie to help design intemal connections for circuit breakers. Circuit beakers are very
cssenfia to any unit for safety to the people using that unit and to the unit itself, Without
knowing how to corectly connect and analyze these systems, facilitating power would cause @
Ihuge rise to an entire circuitL INTRODUCTION
Jam curently working as an Electrical Engineering Co-op for L-3 Communications
Mission Integration Division, L-3 Communications is one ofthe top defense companies in the
nation specializing in aircraft maintenance and modifications andthe advancement of technology
syateaus fora variety of uses, Siuce L-3 isa governuneut defense company, none ofthe projets
that I have worked on willbe discussed specifically inthis report. My training has been focused
‘on wiring diagram drafting, eable assemblies, eonnector type research, circuit breaker boxes, and
power analysis, Ia the past several months, Ihave leaned a lot about electrical engineering
‘concepts that are useful for my education and future career.
“Most engineering firms use some sort of CAD tool for both 2D and 3D drawings to
efficiently design parts precisely. I have had to use NX drafling by Siemens to make wiring
iagrams fora variety of units and complex systems. NX drafting provides flexible design for us
to create drawings that can easily be prepared and routed into physical electrical systems. In NX,
‘most standard symbols by the Institute of Eleirical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for
clectrical components such as diodes, resistors, and relays are used. Paired with NX, Siemens
also provides the worl!’ leading Product Lifecycle Management platform, Teamcentr, in order
te handle all our engineering in one software. Teamcenter isthe main software we primarily used
‘to find any document, diagram, part, or reference material t works as an enormous database for
usta be able to work together efficiently
‘Asa Co-op engineer, I'm assigned to a mentor that gives me projects to work on that are
checked through thee other engineers. After a wiring diagram is checked, it's ready to be
released as an official drawing. A diagram is only then constructed after this series of checks is