The course covers basics of power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart grid technologies.
Course Goals and Objectives:
1. To provide an understanding of the methods used to generate electrical power, including thermal, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power.
2. To introduce students to the principles of power transmission and distribution, including transformers, distribution substations, and high-voltage power lines.
3. To explore the importance of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydro power.
4. To provide an understanding of the importance of energy efficiency in reducing energy consumption and reducing the environmental impact of electricity generation.
5. To understand how the flow of electrical power post transmission, goes through a two stage distribution system.
6. To understand the importance of protective devices such as relays, fuses to ensure reliability of the system.
7. To appreciate the stepping up of generated voltage to high levels before transmission, followed by stepping down to utilization levels at the distribution end.
Course Format: The course will consist of lectures & quiz exercises. Students will be required to complete quizzes.
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of electricity is required.
Overall, a course on the journey of electricity can provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic flow of electricity right from it's generation upto it's utilization.