Course Code
PSE855
Course Credit
2
This course is taught, to the fourth class engineering standard and begins with basic electricity concepts, Ohm's law, Watt's law, magnetism and electromagnetism. Motors, generators and transformer construction, operation and maintenance is covered. The student is introduced to electrical meters and metering devices. An introduction to electrical schematics and building power distribution diagrams is covered. The course then covers power plant controls and instrumentation. Concepts in this area include process computer applications, process, easurement, control loop components. The student is also introduced to building automation systems.