ECE 516 - Power Generation, Operation, and Control

Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
The course covers operations economics and control of the power system and builds on the characteristics of large generating facilities to include how they are operated to minimize cost while meeting the requirement to supply load and keep equipment operating within safe margins. It will focus on the transmission system and cover transmission system operation and analysis. Students will be introduced to new optimization methods and new analysis methods used in the power industry.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): ECE 511