ET 430 - Electrical Power Systems

Credits: 3

Description
This course studies motors, generators, and techniques employed in the electric power distribution. Topics include: magnetism and magnetic circuits, DC motors and generators, single and three-phase transformers and power systems, single line diagrams, three-phase fault calculations, load considerations, power factor correction, and system considerations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluate and Analyze basic motor and generator systems.
Formulate motor specifications for a variety of applications.
Compare and contrast a variety of DC and AC motors.
Calculate short circuit currents.
Utilize and incorporate protective devices in design to properly provide system protection.
Design power distribution networks.

Prerequisite: MATH 126; and either MATH 127 or MATH 128; and ET 132B