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3.00 Credits
The lab extends the concepts of Fundamental Physics I and must be completed concurrently with PS 24123.
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0.00 Credits
This course reviews the history and development of the electrical power industry, including the evolution of important power industry regulation, the transmission of electricity, and the formation of regional/national energy grids. This course will explore the role of electrical power generation in economic development.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers the basic principles associated with heat transfer and the movement of energy, including the effects of changes in temperature, pressure, and volume on physical systems. Specifically, students will examine the role of boilers and condensers in the production and transfer of energy, vapor power cycles, Rankine cycle, and lays foundation principles that apply to power plant operation. Prerequisite: MA 14083 Intermediate Algebra.
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2.00 Credits
This course explores the conversion of chemical and potential energy sources into thermal, mechanical, and electrical energy. Energy sources studied include coal, oil, natural gas, water, wind, solar, geothermal, and derived fuel. Students will learn about the combustion and reactive properties of energy sources including requirements for converting one source of energy to another.
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0.00 Credits
This course covers the operation and purpose of equipment used in electrical power plants, including industrial generators, air compressors, coal pulverizers, fans, cooling towers, condensers, and heat exchange systems. Students will learn where and why assorted types of equipment fit into basic power plant system designs. Prerequisite: PW 15013 Thermodynamics.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers the design and interrelation of electric power plant system components from the main generator through the switchyard including system relay and protection schemes and zones. Topics include: power distribution transformers, transmission lines, generators, auxiliaries and excitation, generator testing, inspection, and maintenance. Safety procedures and system checks related to placing system components in and out of service will be emphasized. Recommended prerequisite: EL 15013 Electricity II.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the design, combustion characteristics, and operation of various boiler systems. Students will contrast low/high pressure, fire/water tube, and negative/positive draft. The course also covers safety and emission control equipment associated with various boiler types.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the design and operation of steam turbines and related auxiliary systems. Students will apply thermodynamic principles in analyzing the process of converting heat to mechanical energy related to a steam turbine. Auxiliary systems covered include extraction steam systems, sealing systems, lubrication systems, and related control instrumentation and mechanisms. Prerequisite: PW 15013 Thermodynamics.
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4.00 Credits
This course covers the design and operation of gas turbines and heat recovery steam generator within a combined cycle configuration. Topical material will contrast combined cycle system operations with simple cycle combustion systems. Prerequisite: PW 15013 Thermodynamics.
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5.00 Credits
This course covers instrumentation components, control theory, and distributive control systems related to electrical power distribution. Topics include: open and closed loop systems, pressure instrumentation, temperature control, flow and level control, analytical instrumentation, instrument calibration, and controller tuning. Control and data acquisition topologies will also be covered. Specifically, students will apply course principles to electric power plant operations. Prerequisite: EL 15013 Basic Electricity II.
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