Energy Systems and Conversion

Catalog description

EE 485 is designed to give students an overview of available energy alternatives, and to study the fundamental theory of operation and system models for major energy conversion devices. The course is interspersed with consideration of emerging technologies and the power industry's impact on the environment, public safety, power quality, and health of the nation's electrical grid. Various forms of raw energy sources used in powering conventional electric generating plants such as coal, natural gas, oil, and uranium will be studied, along with worldwide distribution and reserves. The course also covers energy storage technology, power electronics, three phase power systems, and theory and applications of electric machines, including DC, induction, and synchronous motors.