An introduction to the field of electrical power technology. Covers the power generation process, transmission techniques, and networks. Topics include prime energy sources, converting raw energy into electrical energy, metering electricity, and disbursing electrical energy from generation plant to consumer. Credits A study of equipment and facilities utilized in the production of electricity. Topics include fuels, prime mover turbines, and generators.
Emphasis is on safety controls, efficient production, and operational procedures.
The course concludes with computer simulated operation of a large power station boiler. Credits Covers basic principles of high-voltage transmission of electrical energy. Students study the basic power circuit and three-phase circuits, and are introduced to electric utility power transmission systems and power circuit analysis. Covers wire capacity, sag, guying, supporting structures, troubleshooting, insulators, lightning arresters, switches, recloser and power circuit breakers. Students also do an exercise applying distribution standards of an actual utility to the building and design of a power line on paper.