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EE 137A - Introduction to Electric Power Systems (4 Units)
(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)
Course Overview
Summary
Overview of conventional electric power conversion and delivery, emphasizing a systemic understanding of the electric grid with primary focus at the transmission level, aimed toward recognizing needs and opportunities for technological innovation. Topics include aspects of a.c. system design, electric generators, components of transmission and distribution systems, power flow analysis, system planning and operation, performance measures, and limitations of legacy technologies.
Prerequisites
EE 16A and EE 16B or consent of instructor; PHYS 7B
Fall only
Workload
Time Commitment
3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week.