ELTE 251 - Energy Generation & Control I

4 Credit Hour(s) / 5 Billing Hour(s)
Provides students with a foundational understanding of electrical power generated by steam turbines, gas turbines, and reciprocating SI and CI engines. Prime movers, generators, governors, regulators and fault protection equipment are covered. Addresses both theory and practice of maintenance, operation, repair and installation of electrical generating systems and related components.

Semesters Offered: Fall
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.0 in (ELTE 121 and (ELTE 130 or ELTE 131) and (ELTE 123 or concurrently))
Placement Scores: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 4 and Math Skills Level 20 (College Ready)
Recommended: Minimum 2.0 in ELTE 150.
Course Note: The textbook for ELTE 251 is purchased thru Electrical Generating Association (egsa.org). Students can pick up an order form at West Campus in M127 or U206. Please allow enough time to receive the textbook before class begins.