EXERM 4311 - Transmission, Distribution, and Smart City Fundamentals
Course Description
Get a comprehensive overview of the major processes behind electricity distribution and transmission. Learn about the challenges that renewable energy systems pose to electricity grids and how they can be overcome. Walk through basic concepts in smart city design, including smart metering, energy dispatching, and IoT.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at industry executives, environmental professionals, project managers, power producers and regulators, those working in government agencies, utility companies and energy agencies, as well as developers and investors interested in expanding their career or business with renewable energy.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe the differences between major forms of thermal and renewable generation.
- Outline the basic process behind generators and the process of magnetic induction.
- Describe the different ways that geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar power is captured, converted, and utilized.
- Describe the differences between electricity transmission and distribution and what purpose these systems serve.
- Outline differences between alternating current transmission lines and high voltage direct current.
- Explain the impact of transmission losses and what stages of electricity transport result in the greatest efficiency losses.
- Detail the pros and cons of Smart Meters and provide an overview of how they can optimize smart grids.
Notes
- Fully online asynchronous course.
- Assessment activities include discussions, assignments, and quizzes.
- Credentialed by the Foundational Technologies Institute (FTI), an independent organization, to meet standards of quality, practicality, and alignment to business needs.
- Complete the Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate and be eligible to write the Sustainable Energy Technologies Professional Exam (administered by the Foundational Technologies Institute) for a discounted student rate. Please contact the program office for more information.
Recommendations
Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Renewable Energy Essentials Series : Courses in the Series
- Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate : Core Courses
- Solar Energy Development and Design Series : Courses in the Series
- Wind Energy Development and Design Series : Courses in the Series