ECE 32400 - Introduction To Energy Systems

In this course, fundamentals of electrical machines, power circuit analysis techniques, concepts including torque, speed, DC machine equivalent circuit, synchronous and asynchronous AC machines, rotating fields, application of electronics on electrical machines, smart grids and their applications in power engineering, use of composite materials in energy applications, and alternative energy methods including solar energy.

Preparation for Course
P: ECE 25500 and PHYS 25100.

P or C: ECE 20800.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Basic knowledge of DC Machines.
2. Basic knowledge of AC Machines.
3. Understanding of power circuit analysis techniques.
4. Basic knowledge of application of electronics on electrical machines.
5. Basic knowledge of smart grids.
6. Basic knowledge of alternative energy methods.