Electrical Energy Systems

Catalog description

The course starts with covering three phase circuits and power calculations in three-phase systems. Active and reactive power transfer in an electrical grid will be analyzed. Concepts of electromagnetic energy conversion and transformers will be introduced. Different types of energy sources and their interconnection to the grid will be covered such as hydro energy, wind power, solar photovoltaics and energy storage. The course is concluded with an introduction to economics of power generation and an overview of elements of smart grids. Prerequisite(s): I ECE 202 or permission of instructor.