PWEG 240. Fundamentals of Commercial Power Generation. (2 Credits)

This course reviews the history of commercial electric power generation, introduces the technical basics of modern power generation methods (including fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and geothermal), and explores the various roles that engineering-related professionals play in power generation industries. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 125.

Course Fees: $75

PWEG 345. Power Plant Equipment and Systems. (3 Credits)

This course examines the systems, equipment, and instrumentation commonly encountered in electric power generation industries. Equipment and instrumentation for thermal, fluid, electrical, mechanical, control, and safety systems are covered. Prerequisites: EG 130, EG 320, MA 125, PH 242 or PH 252, PWEG 240. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PWEG 345L.

Course Fees: $75

PWEG 345L. Power Plant Equipment and Systems Lab. (1 Credit)

This laboratory course facilitates experiential learning by operating, examining, and testing different types of power plants models to gain a deeper understanding of functions of basic components of power generation models, and how all parts work with each other as a system. Prerequisites: EG 130, PWEG 240, EG 320, MA 125, and PH 242 or PH 252. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PWEG 345.

Course Fees: $75

PWEG 355. Transmission, Distribution, and Grid Systems. (3 Credits)

This course examines the processes, functions, operations, and newest developments related to electric transmission, distribution, and grid systems. Topics include power loads, modeling, analysis, controls, power quality, cable systems, reactive power, protection systems, and smart grids. Prerequisites: EG 120, MA 126, PH 242 or PH 252, PWEG 240, PWEG 345.

Course Fees: $75

PWEG 440. Electric Power Reliability and Maintenance. (3 Credits)

This course examines the role of reliability and maintenance processes in electric power generation industries. Topics include identifying and troubleshooting faults, inefficiencies, equipment failures, system disturbances, and preventive/corrective maintenance procedures and processes. Prerequisites: PH 242 or PH 252, MA 126, PWEG 355, EG 390. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PWEG 440L.

Course Fees: $75

PWEG 440L. Electric Power Reliability and Maintenance Lab. (1 Credit)

This laboratory course facilitates experiential learning by operating, examining, and troubleshooting power generation models to gain a deeper understanding about types and reasons of faults, inefficiencies, equipment failures, system disturbances, and preventive/corrective maintenance procedures and processes. Prerequisites: PH 242 or PH 252, MA 126, PWEG 355, EG 390. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PWEG 440.

Course Fees: $75