2009-2010 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
|
EET 247W - Energy Conversions & Automation and Laboratory
This course covers the theory, operation, and control of DC and AC motors and generators. Single phase and polyphase transformers, power generation systems, and power transmission are also studied. Industrial control and automation with programmable controller applications will be covered.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: EET 150 Electronic Devices
Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Understand magnetic principles.
2. Understand physical characteristics of dynamo and field windings.
3. Understand requirements for conversion between mechanical and electrical energy.
4. Understand the operation of single and polyphase transformers.
5. Understand parallel operation of alternators.
6. Understand power factor effects on power systems and power factor correction.
7. Understand basic fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers.
|
