On 04/24/2014 11:11 AM, dave wrote:


I've heard that your typical BSEE can't draw two 3 phase transformers
connected in Delta Wye configuration. They learn a lot of DC and network
theory and junk like that, but couldn't connect a conveyor belt to the
mains to save their lives. Is this true?

I wouldn't know. I don't have much to do with "typical" BSEEs. Note that
I didn't say my occupation is as an EE. My degree is nearly 45 years
old, but it is still a degree, and it brands me as having been educated,
often much to my dismay.

I run the family farm, third generation of my family to do so. I've
never done any 3 phase work, nor do I pretend to be qualified in that
area. My work as an engineer ran more toward using computers. However, I
have been known to repair a motor for a hay elevator before now, have
rebuilt several tractor alternators and starter motors. My formal
education gave me a base to learn those skills, among others, but I went
from that base on my own.

The main thing schooling taught me was how to learn.

TJ