Through a combination of video lectures and supplementary resources, you'll gain a deep understanding of the principles, technologies, and economics driving electricity generation.
Begin your exploration with an Introduction to Electricity Generation, laying the foundation for understanding the principles of Faraday's Law of Induction and Lenz’s Law.
Delve into the workings of synchronous generators and various types of induction machines, including wound rotor and squirrel cage induction machines, doubly-fed and self-excited induction generators.
Explore the diverse landscape of power generation plants, starting with hydroelectric power plants.
Understand the different types of hydroelectric plants and the crucial concept of hydraulic head. Dive into other traditional power generation methods such as diesel, fossil fuel, and gas power plants, exploring their operation and characteristics.
Gain insight into the complexities of nuclear power stations and geothermal power plants, understanding their unique contributions to the energy landscape.
Explore important definitions in generation, including capital, operating, and levelized costs, and grasp the characteristics of generators and the concepts of base and peak load power plants.
By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of electricity generation
