EC3110 Electrical Energy: Present and Emerging Technologies
This course presents electrical energy topics for on shore facilities, expeditionary and ship applications divided into three categories; generation, distribution and consumption. For these three categories the current state of the art is presented first and then expounded with emerging technologies including renewable energy sources, energy harvesting, smart grid, micro-grids, smart metering, energy management systems, flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), battery management systems, all electric and hybrid transportation systems, more efficient loads such as lighting, motors and power converters.
Prerequisite
PREREQUISITE:
EC2100 or
EO2102 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor.
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
2