ECET 37600

Electrical Energy Systems

Credit Hours: 3.00.  This course is an introduction to a wide range of electrical energy systems technologies. Topics include fundamentals of energy conversion, which includes large- and small-scale generation, energy storage, and end-use. Processes include coal, nuclear, solar, wind, hydro, and biomass and their application in central and distributed power systems. The power grid, micro-grids, and smart grid technologies are also explored. The goal is to introduce students to the breadth of technology in the rapidly growing and changing field of energy systems.

This course is offered by the School of Engineering Technology