This unit content is developed on the foundation of GENG1002 Engineering: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering. It covers (1) an overview of alternative and conventional power technologies—summary of available fossil fuel resources, basic principles and status of conventional, solar, nuclear, hydroelectric and wind electricity generation; (2) single-phase and three-phase AC power circuits, basic relations among voltage, current, active and reactive power; (3) electromagnetics (magnetic circuits, single phase transformers)—functional properties, losses, efficiency and voltage regulation, applications; and (4) electromechanics—operating principles applied to contactors and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Victor Sreeram