TS3000 Electrical Power Engineering

An overview of the principles, concepts and trade-offs which form the foundation for shipboard electric power systems. The composition of electrical power systems for present and future Navy vessels is presented. Theory necessary to understand interactions among shipboard electric power system components is discussed. The interactions between the electric power system and the various types of loads is introduced. PREREQUISITE: None.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Understand future power system architectures and components.
  • Analyze 3-phase power systems.
  • Analyze fuel cells and battery technology.
  • Analyze load pulse load requirement such as lasers and railguns.
  • Analyze conversion processes and practicality of usage.