Fundamentals of Power
This course provides an overview of introductory power concepts and terminology, the power generation processes, and the logistics of power transmission.
This course provides an overview of introductory power concepts and terminology, the power generation processes, and the logistics of power transmission.
- Section 1: Physical Power Basics
- Explore basic industry facts and terminology
- Learn about load and how it is impacted by weather and the ways that people use electricity.
- Understand why heat rate is so important to a fossil fuel plants economics
- Session 2: Power Generation
- Discuss the basic mechanics of Power Generation, both fossil fuel and renewable power
- Analyze capacity mix, fuel costs, coal, natural gas, and fuel oil
- Understand the need to integrate non-dispatchable power into the overall utility system
- Session 3: Power Transmission
- Learn how the grid works and how power is delivered to homes and businesses
- Learn the role transformers play in the transmission system