ECE 3040
Transcript Abbreviation:
SusEnrgy & PwrSys1
Course Description:
Introduction to electrical energy systems: history, current trends, renewable and non-renewable sources, rotating machines and their operation, and smart grid initiatives.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2100, 2100.02, 2105, 2020, 2021, 205, 292, or 294 (Spring 2011), and enrollment in ECE or EngPhysics major.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 341.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Master analyzing single-phase and three-phase ac systems
Be competent with electromechanical energy conversion
Be exposed to the current trends and smart grid initiatives
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical perspective of electrical energy systems | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Discussion of traditional and non-traditional energy sources including renewable and green | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Energy, power, volt-amp 1-phase & 3-phase relationships including "why 3-phase vs 1-phase" | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transformers and variable speed drives with associated power electronics, i.e., constant voltage/frequency transformer and a variable voltage/frequency "transformer" | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Synchronous and induction machines physical and operational basics, including utilizing variable voltage/frequency "transformer" | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| DC machine applications with variable speed drives | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The electric power industry | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to distributed generation systems and comparison with central station systems | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to the "smart grid" | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Exams - 2 during semester + final | 60% |
| homework | 15% |
| quizzes | 15% |
| written paper(s) & possible in-class presentation | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Energy: An Introduction | Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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