REET 2020:Energy Conversion

3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2212
This course starts with the introduction to both traditional and renewable energy conversion. Emphasis is placed on renewable energy, especially solar and wind. Fundamentals of electro-mechanical energy conversion follows. Theory of operation and operating characteristics of transformers, DC machines, AC induction machines, and synchronous machines are thoroughly covered. Emphasis is placed on three-phase synchronous and induction machines.