2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EECT 175 - Introduction to Sustainable Electrical Energy
PREREQUISITES: EECT 101 - Introduction to Electronics and Projects
PROGRAM: Electronics and Computer Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
This course is a comprehensive introduction to Sustainable Electrical energy sources and their control systems. Topics include photovoltaic, solar thermal systems, green buildings, hydrogen fuel-cells, wind power, nuclear energy and hydroelectric. This course will compare and contrast existing and potential alternative energy sources, storage techniques and the systems to control them using new and traditional energy generation methods and by reviewing typical energy consumption patterns. Key concepts, terminology, definitions, and nomenclature common to all energy systems are introduced. Students may take the course as an elective in electronics technology, design technology, industrial technology, mechanical engineering technology, and other related technologies.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe and measure the basics of electrical energy and power: voltage, ampere, watts and kWh.
- Describe the relationship of electrical energy to modern society.
- Describe and apply the applications of photovoltaic energy systems.
- Describe the applications of wind energy systems.
- Describe the applications of hydrogen fuel cell systems.
- Develop an appreciation of how renewable energy technology works and how it is currently being used in the U.S. and around the world by writing a paper.
- Describe and apply energy harvesting.
- Make measurements to set up a PhotoVoltaic System.
- Describe the operation of PV panels.
- Describe the operation of a wind generator and make measurements.
- Describe the safe operation of a hydrogen fuel cell.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Photovoltaic energy systems
- Wind energy system
- Active and passive human power
- Hydrogen fuel cell systems
- Role of energy, energy sources, and energy usage patterns in society
- Develop skills to handle hybrid renewable energy technologies
- Locate and identify potential ambient alternative energy sources
Acknowledgment: “This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy: Energy Delivery Technologies Division- National Energy Technology Laboratory under Award Number DE OE-0000469.”
Disclaimer: “This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.”
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