ELECTRIC POWER PROCESSING FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Introduction to electrical power processing technologies that are necessary to convert energy from alternative sources into useful electrical forms. Several specific alternative energy sources are examined, providing platforms for introducing basic concepts in power electronics, electric machines, and adjustable-speed drives.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ( E C E 230 or 376 ) or member of Engineering Guest Students Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2021 Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and design small-scale solar electric systems Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and design small-scale wind turbine electric systems Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze and design small-scale electric energy storage systems Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze simple electric transportation drivetrains Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze sustainability practices in electrical energy systems Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and design small-scale solar electric systems Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and design small-scale wind turbine electric systems Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze and design small-scale electric energy storage systems Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze simple electric transportation drivetrains Audience: Undergraduate 5. Analyze sustainability practices in electrical energy systems Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027