BS in Electric Power and Energy (BS-EPE)

School of Science and Technology (SST)

UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

BS in Electric Power and Energy (BS-EPE)

Developing and developed worlds have vastly different infrastructures, demands and opportunities regarding power and
energy systems. Economies, geographies, population densities and natural resources play major roles in technology
implementation. New technologies including fuel cells, batteries, and hybrid systems can meet or exceed
conventionally agreed upon targets. Advances in fuel technologies including clean diesel, bio fuels and high
compression combustion ignition require parallel fluency in vehicle technologies, which must be adapted for their use.
This new BS in Electric Power and Energy Systems program is designed to provide skills in interlocking energy
disciplines. It is particularly appropriate for students who want to work in power and energy-related areas, or those who
want to refocus their careers or gain more in-depth understanding of the technical and societal drivers in electric power
and energy technology development and realization. The department encourages the students to participate in research
projects, and provide them with all possible facilities and guidance. In addition, they will have the opportunity to
participate in the activities of different university societies, attend departmental seminars, and contribute to the
departmental governance.
The Goals
Electric Power and Energy systems is gaining importance as the society realizes that to maintain our standard of living,
energy solutions must be found. The aim of the BS program in Electric Power and Energy is to learn the generation
and efficient use of electric power and energy. The BS degree program has been developed to prepare individuals to
design and implement energy systems for innovative applications. This program is aimed for students who are ready to
accept the grand challenge of energy in all its diverse forms and applications. BS-Electric Power and Energy program
aims to produce graduates of intellectual standard and caliber designed to meet the current and future needs in the field
of Energy and Power, both in Pakistan and internationally, by contribution in theoretical foundations and critical
analysis of application areas within the Power and Energy sector. The program is prepared to provide the students with
a solid and applied knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering. The program is based on the
fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with additional courses in Energy Resources.
The Electric Power and Energy Systems curriculum has been developed with the following outcomes:
To equip the students with fundamental and advanced concepts of Electric Power and Energy Systems with
particular emphasis on the application of these concepts to further advance the state of technology and to
resolve the power and energy crisis.
To equip the students with hands-on experience on energy resources and measurement equipment, where
possible.
To impart effective leadership and decision-making skills.
To develop students ability to function on multidisciplinary team.
To develop students ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
To develop students understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
To train students in effective verbal and written communication skills.
To impart key principles and skills to enable the students to practice as good and responsible professional,
through courses in ethics, engineering management, engineering economics, and entrepreneurship.
To equip the students with lifelong learning and research skills.
Why degree in Electric Power and Energy
Electric Power and Energy is gaining importance as the society realizes that to maintain our standard of living, energy
solutions must be found. The aim of this program is to bring out the importance of generation and efficient use of
electric power and energy. This BS degree program has been developed to prepare individuals to design and implement
energy systems for innovative applications. This program is aimed for students who are ready to accept the grand
challenge of energy in all its diverse forms and applications. The program aims to produce graduates of intellectual
standard and caliber designed to meet the current and future needs in the field of Energy and Power, both in Pakistan
and internationally, by contribution in theoretical foundations and critical analysis of application areas within the Power
and Energy sector. The program is prepared to provide the students with a solid and applied knowledge of basic
sciences, mathematics and engineering. The program is based on the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with
additional courses in Energy Resources.
Career opportunities
Electric Power and Energy sector is one of the most rapidly growing and ever green sectors in the economy. Clearly
this sector will continue to change, and powerfully impact the way we conduct our lives.Typically BS Power and
Energy jobs entail designing, installing, and testing/fixing Electrical systems and equipment. A career in BS Power and
Energy is a promising one. The four year Bachelor of Science in Power and Energy prepares students for professional
careers in a range of industries that encompass Power Plants, WAPDA, NTDC, PIA, Railway, and PTCL, PLC design
and implementation and teaching positions in various universities across the
country. This combination of knowledge and skills leads to careers as professional chartered engineers in a range of
sectors, including Power electronics, power supply and distribution, instrumentation and control, construction, plus
numerous manufacturing industries. Electrical and electronic engineers are also valued in business and commerce,
where their numeracy, team working, analytical and project management skills can be put to good use. In this diverse
field career options are available in the following areas.

Power Transmission and switching systems

Power Generation and Distribution
Microprocessor based power protection
Computer Aided Design and Monitoring
Data Acquisition and Supervisory control
Industrial Control of Plants
Renewable Energy Systems
Nuclear Power Plants

Areas of Specialization:
Elective courses are offered in the 3rd and 4th year of the program and give students an opportunity to choose their areas
of specializations. This enables students to tailor their studies to suit their individual needs, aptitudes and interests.
They may opt for breadth in their studies by taking courses across a wide range of aspects of Power Systems, Green
and Renewable Energy Systems. In the final year all students are required to do a substantive individual project in their
field of interest.
BS Electric Power and Energy Curriculum

Total Credit Hours: 138

1st Year

Fall
Semester

Spring Semester

Code

Course Title CH

Pre-req

Code

Course Title CH

Pre-req

CS-141

Programming Fundamentals 3

----

PE-102

Introduction to Electric
Power
and
Energy 3
Systems

NS-113

Chemistry for Engineers

----

MS-323

Engineering
Management

PE-111

Circuit Analysis

----

EN-112

English - II

EN-110

EN-110

English I

----

MA-103

Calculus-II

----

MA-100

Calculus-I

----

ME-105

Applied Mechanics

----

HM-150

Islamic Studies / Ethics (For

2
Non-Muslim Students)

----

MA-210

Linear Algebra

MA-100

Total

18

Total

PE-111

18

2nd Year
Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Code Course Title

CH

MS224

Engineering Economics

PE318

Electrical Machines

PE209
PE223

Code

Course Title

PE-206

Principles
of
Energy
3
Systems and Devices

PE-102

PE-111

PE-221

Power Generation

PE-318

Electronic Devices and Circuits 4

----

PE-310

Electromagnetics

----

Electrical Network Analysis

----

EN-201

Communication Skills

EN-112

MA-111

MA-233

Complex Variables and

Transforms

MA-100

MADifferential Equations
230

Pre-req
----

CH

Pre-req

NS125

Applied Physics

Total

ME-105

SS-171

Pakistan Studies

ME-322

Applied Thermodynamics

21

Total

-------

19

3rd Year
Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Code

Course Title

CH

PE-308

Hydrogen: Generation ,
Storage & Distribution

PE-309

Industrial Power System

Design

PE-322

Code

Course Title

MA-150

Probability and Statistics for

3
Engineers

----

PE-206

PE-324

Power System Analysis

MA-210
PE-111

Electric Power Distribution

3
and Utilization

PE-111
PE-223

PE-325

Power Electronics

PE-209

PE-323

Electric Power Transmission 3

PE-111
PE-318

PE-312

Hydro Power Generation

PE-310

Physics of Energy

----

PE-311

Energy, Material and

Manufacturing

Total

Pre-req.

15

CH Pre-req.

Total

PE-206

17

4th Year
Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Code

Course Title

CH

PE-xxx

Technical Elective-I

PE-416

Code

Course Title

----

PE-492

Senior Design Project

3
II

Power System Protection 4

NS-125

PE-xxx

Technical Elective- II

PE-491

Senior Design
Project - I

----

PE-421

Alternate Energy
Resources

----

PE-414

Nuclear Power Systems

----

PE-420

Power System
Operation and Control

----

PE-xxx

Technical Elective-I

----

PE-xxx

Technical Elective-II

----

Total

16

Pre-req.

Total

CH Pre-req.
-------

15

List of Elective Courses

Elective courses are offered considering the industry demands and university resources.
Power Systems Electives
High Voltage Engineering
Industrial Electric Power Systems
Electric Power Quality
Power System Stability
Power System Dynamics
Electrical Power Plants
Energy Systems Electives
Hybrid Energy Systems
Air Pollution and Global Warming
Geothermal Reservoirs Systems
Emerging Energy Technologies
Fuel Cell Fundamentals
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applications are evaluated on the basis of merit as determined by their previous academic record and performance
in admission test. A general admission test is administered by university.
Duration: 4 Years
Entry Requirements:
A-Levels or F.Sc. with Physics, Math and Chemistry with minimum 60% marks is required, besides also having
obtained 60% marks in Matric/O-Level.

Note: Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in the following can also apply with the above mentioned marks
requirement.
Electrical
Electronics
Instruments

CS-141: Programming Fundamentals

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

F.Sc./A Level Chemistry

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This is an introductory course in programming that is a pre-requisite for

almost subsequent courses related to programming. The course will
cover problem solving using pseudo code, C language, plenty of
problems from arithmetic for programming, concepts of variables, data
types, arrays, pointer-variables, strings and program flow in C language.

Computer programming is an art of developing computational solutions

to precisely describable problems. The purpose of this course is to
introduce students with basic concepts of structured programming. After
completing this course, they should be able to write elegant structured
programs to solve different computational problems. Programs are
demonstrated using the C++ programming language. However, the
concepts are taught in a language-independent fashion. Note that the
basic purpose of this course is to learn programming instead of a
particular programming language.

NS-113/NS-109 Chemistry for Engineers

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

F.Sc./A Level Chemistry

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

In todays society chemistry is greatly involved in the world of

engineering. Whether it is aerospace, electrical, mechanical,
environmental, computer or other engineering fields, the makeup of
substances is always a key factor which must be known. All engineering
fields have unique bonds with the chemistry. So this course provides an
introduction to basic undergraduate chemistry and covers the concepts
such as the periodic table, mole, stoichiometry, properties of matter &
solutions, acid and bases, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics,
transition elements, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination
chemistry and organic chemistry. In addition to that applied concepts are
given on adhesives, polymers, metals, semiconductors, environmental
pollutants and pollution control.

Engineering requires applied science, and chemistry is the center of all

science. The more chemistry an engineer understands, the more
beneficial it is. In the future, global problems and issues will require an
in-depth understanding of chemistry to have a global solution. Upon
completion of this course, students will be able to understand the
structure and property relationships of different engineering material;
they will be ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of creating
products and processes, manipulating complex systems, and managing
technical operations in industries.

PE -111 Circuit Analysis

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This course is the foundation on which most other courses in electrical

engineering curriculum rest. It is designed as an introductory course in
linear circuit analysis. Subject areas included are, basic circuit quantities,
voltage and currents, resistive circuits, Kirchhofs Laws, nodal and mesh
analysis, linearity, source transformation, Thevenins and Nortons
theorems, maximum power transfer, Capacitance, Inductance, RC, RL,
RLC circuits, Sinusoidal response, Phasors .. Introduction to Op Amp and
Distributed A B C D parameters are also included.

Upon Completion of the course, the students will be able to:a. Determine the voltage and current in simple resistive networks
containing dependent and independent sources by applying a
variety of techniques, such as nodal analysis, mesh analysis, source
transformation, superposition, and Thevenins and Nortons
equivalent circuits.
b. Determine natural, forced and step response of RL, RC, and RLC
circuits
c. Solve circuit problems containing operational amplifier.
d. Carry out the analysis of simple ac circuits.
e. Analyze the complex power systems and large scale networks
using hybrid parameters.

EN-110: English-I

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This course is designed to promote English language proficiency at

undergraduate level for students belonging to all academic disciplines.
We will focus on core language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing) using variety of texts (traditional textbook lessons, online
material, contemporary newspaper and magazine articles, films, and
documentaries) with particular emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and
spoken fluency. In appropriate contexts (academic, social, personal,
professional).
The course will help students in developing the excellent communication
skills and ability to express them in the foreign language.
Students will learn to write, summarize, synthesize and
effectively express through a variety of assignments and
presentations in the class room.

MA-100: Calculus-I

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This is first semester introductory course that introduces students with

computing.
To be able to learn the concept of a limit and continuity of a function and
apply it upon various polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic and
exponential functions. To grasp the concept of derivative of a function and
applying different techniques to differentiate and optimize various
functions. To be able to evaluate indefinite integral of a given function and
to be able to apply it for finding the areas between the curves and finding
the volumes.

HM-150: Islamic Studies

Pre-Requisite:

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Course Description

Islamic Studies introduces the basic elements of Islam.

Expected Outcomes

This course will prepare the students to modify their personality according
to the teachings of Islam.

PE-102 Introduction to Electric Power and Energy Systems

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

PE-111

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

The primary objective is to introduce the participants the importance of

Understanding of modern (future) energy systems through theory and
analysis of the system and its components. The impetus for this course
comes from various recent developments during the last two decades that
include new technologies particularly computer communication systems,
distributed generation, customer awareness to realize a Smart
Grid that is characterized by higher efficiency, reliability, security,
power quality and cost effectiveness.

Expected Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to

Understand the function of the basic elements of energy systems.
Demonstrate an awareness of the environmental impact of energy
generation and utilization
Understand the various technologies for renewable energy
resources.
Understand the operation of the power system under normal and
stressed conditions
Understand the electric safety issues and the various protection
methods.
Work in teams to perform laboratory experiments.

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able

Pre-Requisite:
to:

Corequisite:
Or
Perform economic calculations involving thePermission
time
value of money using standard formulas andoftables.
Instructor
Compare alternatives using Net Present Worth,

PE-111

MS-323:
Equivalent Annual Worth, Internal Rate of Return
Course Description
and Benefit-cost analysis.
Engineering
Apply project management
techniques
to create
This is an
undergraduate
levela course. The course will cover;
Management
structured project plan
that includes
and of magnetic
Magnetic
field andresource
the reluctance
materials and air.
cost analysis.
Voltage-current characteristics and voltage regulation of generator.
Complete a project Torque
risk plan
thatcharacteristics
includes risk and speedPre-Requisite:
speed
regulation of DC motors.
assessment, mitigation
plans
and
contingency
Various techniques for starting speed control,
Graduate
reversing
Standing
and braking.
plans. Apply project
management
andofspreadsheet
Or machines.
Remedial
measures
main problems Co-requisite:
occurring in DC
software to create Generalized
project management
Permission
of
concepts of and
electromechanical
energy conversion.
To
Instructor
financial documents such as work breakdown
introduce the fundamentals of ac machine. Detailed operating
structures, Gantt charts, network diagrams,
_
principles of ac machines including induction motor, synchronous
schedules, financial reports, and status reports.
Course Description
motors, alternators and Transformers have been included to develop
Critical issues in the management of engineering and high-technology projects are discussed.
thorough understanding of construction, Characteristics, operation
Economic, time, and performance parameters of engineering projects are analyzed from the
and proper application of ac machines being used in industries.
organizational and resource perspectives. Network optimization and simulation concepts are
introduced. Fundamental engineering economics concepts are introduced and applied to planning
and managing projects.

Expected Outcomes
Expected Outcomes

Pre-Requisite:

Students will develop understanding of the principles underlying

electromechanical energy conversion and operation of electric
machinery. Course provides a foundation in, and uses it to analyze the
operation and efficiency limits of electric machinery

EN-112:
English-II
At the end
of the course
students will be able to:
Have good understanding of electromechanical energy
conversion Become familiar with basic concepts of rotating
Co-requisite:
machines
Or
_
_ familiarity with
Have
DC Machine
Permission
of principles and operations.
Instructor
Understand concepts
of Transformer principles
Understand concepts involved in AC Machines
This is an advance course in English language to equip students with the
latest way of expression.

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

The aim of this course is to study the evolution and development of

English as a language. The course is designed for the extensive study of
English language from the beginning to the future of English language as
an international language.

PE-209 Electronic Devices and Circuits

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Graduate Standing

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

The primary objective is to familiarize the participants with the

importance of modern (future) Electronic devices and understanding
device technology for the construction and operation of discrete devices,
p-n junction diodes, and special diodes. Diode circuit applications.
Bipolar junction transistors: dc models, modes of operation, Amplifier
circuits: Bias and stabilisation, graphical analysis, small signal ac
models, coupled amplifiers. Construction and characteristics of field
effect transistors (FET).Operational amplifiers basics are also included to
enhance the conceptual aspects and understanding of the course.

Expected Outcomes

Course provides a foundation in grasping the constructional and

behavioral aspects of electronic devices, and uses it to analyze the
operational characteristics and efficiency limits of semiconductor
devices
students at the end of the course should be able to
Understand basic electronic devices e.g., diode, transistor
construction and characteristics
Able to analyze circuits consisting of electronic devices and
to identify various modes of operations
Able to design electronic circuits to meet given
specifications
Understand distinguishing characteristics of BJTs and
MOSFETS

PE-223 Electrical Network Analysis

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Graduate Standing

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This course is a continuation of Circuits I. It covers following topics.

Circuits; AC Power analysis and concept of complex power; Single
systems; Magnetically coupled circuits and ideal transformer; Transient
order circuits and frequency response of circuits; The Laplace
Transform using Laplace Transform. Fourier analysis and Two port
networks.

Expected Outcomes

students at the end of the course should be able to

Understand the effect of Alternating Sources on different
Circuit Elements.
Calculate average, real and complex powers
Solve circuits by applying Phasor and Laplace transforms

MA-230: Differential Equations

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

The aim of this introductory course is to familiarize students to the

subject of differential equations and their applications in simple
physical situations. The student is supposed to understand how DEs
arise in mathematics, physics and engineering and the importance of
initial and boundary conditions in solving an equation. Standard
methods for solving first order DEs and general method for solving
second order DEs with constant coefficients are presented with
applications. Laplace and Fourier transform techniques are introduced
and applied in simple cases. The method of solution in series is
discussed and exemplified.

The student should be able to understand the basic concepts and terms
of differential equations and their applications in simple physical
Expected Outcomes
situations. The student is supposed to understand how DEs arise in
mathematics, physics and engineering. The student should appreciate
the importance of initial and boundary conditions in solving an
equation. The student should be able to classify a given DE and be able
to analyze which method to apply. He should be familiar with Laplace
and Fourier transform techniques.

NS-125: Applied Physics

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Coulombs law, electric field due to a single charge and distribution of

charges, electric flux and Gausss law, electric potential due to a single
charge and distribution of charges, capacitance and dielectrics, current
and resistances, direct current circuits, Kirchhoffs rules, RC circuits,
magnetic field and forces, Biot-Savart law, Amperes law, Faradays law
of induction, inductance, alternating current circuits, RL circuits, LC
circuits and RLC circuits, Maxwells equations, and electromagnetic
waves.
The learning in this course is strengthened by related lab work.
Participants will learn calculus based general physics approach.
Participants will be ready for Electronics and DLD courses.

PE-206 Principles of Energy Systems & Devices

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Understanding device technology for renewable energy requires

knowledge of aspects of thermodynamics, electronic and radiant
devices, materials and nanostructures. This course provides a
foundation in statistical thermodynamics, and uses it to analyze the
fundamental efficiency limits of devices for radiant energy
(photovoltaics), chemical conversion (fuel cells & engines), geothermal
energy, energy storage (batteries & ultra-capacitors), heat pumps,
cooling, and the harvesting zero-point energy from the vacuum.

Expected Outcomes

Students will develop understanding of the principles underlying

electronic, optical and thermal devices, materials and nanostructures
The objectives of this introductory
course on
power Course
generation,
is
for renewable
energy.
provides
a foundation in statistical
to familiarize the students with
basic
power
generation
technology
thermodynamics, and uses it to analyze the operation and efficiency
and associated components.
Operational
limitsConstructional
of systems and and
devices
for
behavior as well as complications
associated
with
Different
type
photovoltaics,
of power plants like Nuclear power plant, Steam power plant, Gas
energy storage (batteries & ultra-capacitors)
turbine Power Station and Combined cycle power plant are
chemical conversion (fuel cells & engines)
discussed in detail.
heat pumps, cooling
alternative fuel vehicles
potentially harvesting zero-point energy from the
vacuum
To provide a practical foundation for working with
renewable energy technology in the 21st century
To enjoy a view into the underlying rules of the nature

PE-221 Power Generation

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Expected Outcomes

On the completion of the course the students will be able to

Analyze a complex power system and define the basic control
methodology with associated constraints
Analysis of the advantages and limitations, generation cost, and
management of a power plant.
Understand a power plant, examine their heat and mass balance
flow diagram
Identify plant major components, and recognize their specific
functions and limitations

PE-310 Electromagnetics

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This course deals with the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic

theory. The emphasis is made on physical understanding and practical
applications in Electrical systems. It covers the study of Electric field
concepts, Gausss Law, Divergence, energy and potential, current in
conductors, dielectrics, capacitance, Laplace and Poissons equations,
steady magnetic field and study of laws like Bio-Savart Law, amperes
circuital law, magnetic forces, materials and inductance, time varying
fields and Maxwells equations.

Expected Outcomes

On the completion of the course the students will be able to

Obtain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts
in static electric and magnetic fields.
Know about fundamental laws of electromagnetic.
Know the operations with different vector operators.
Apply Gausss law, Amperes law, Biot-Savart law, and
Maxwells equations in electromagnetic systems.
Deal with four Maxwells equations
Apply electromagnetic boundary conditions to solve for fields at
different mediums.

EN-201: Communication Skills

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Communication Skills Course aims at enabling the participants to

speak reasonably correct English with refined pronunciation on variety
of topics and social situations. To enable the participants to speak fluent
English by using conversational skills. Likes and dislikes, Learning a
Language: Experience and Expectations, About me, Contributing to a
group, Presentations, Personalities, Conversation: A Trilogies, Sophies
dilemma, Miracle Workers

Communicative competence of the participants. Enhancement of

Interactive and Presentation Skills.

Expected Outcomes

MA-233: Complex Variables & Transforms

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

The course gives the students a sound knowledge of Laplace and

Fourier Transforms along with Fourier Integrals, Partial Differential
Equations, advanced vector analysis, complex variables and complex
integrals. Equipped with the Knowledge gained in this course, the
students will be able to apply mathematics as a strong tool to model
and solve the practical problems they come across in engineering and
technology.
Students will be able to apply to complex mathematical concepts.

Expected Outcomes

SS-171: Pakistan Studies

Pre-Requisite:

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Course Description

The course will focus attention upon the creation of Pakistan examining
its several essential and other elements to understand its foundation and
later on its function as a state system.

Expected Outcomes

During the course, among other things, students will be able to understand
the Ideology of Pakistan and to be acquainted with the foreign relations of
Pakistan

ME-322 Applied Thermodynamics

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of

thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, energy transfer and
general energy analysis, energy analysis of closed systems, zero first,
second and third law of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engine, heat
pump and refrigerator, gas power cycles (Otto, Diesel, Sterling,
Ericsson, and Brayton engines),vapor and combined power cycles
(Rankine engines).

On the completion of the course the students will be able to

Understand the principles of thermodynamics.
Applications of heat engines and refrigeration.
Understand the operation of present day heat engines
Develop the concept of Refrigeration and any future development
in the field.

PE 308 Hydrogen; Generation, Storage, and Distribution

Pre-Requisite:

Graduate Standing

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Although hydrogen is an ideal fuel no infrastructure currently exists for

its optimal production, storage and distribution. This course will provide
a detailed account of this emerging energy vector and should be of great
interest for a wide student base from a variety of disciplines. The main
objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the
hydrogen properties, safety aspects, hydrogen production alternatives, its
storage and distribution. The particular emphasis will be placed on
electrochemical routes for hydrogen production such as electrolysis
although other methods such as biological and hydrogen production from
primary fuels will be also explored in detail. The latest trends in research
and development for hydrogen storage and distribution will be reviewed
as well. In addition, the environmental aspects, economic aspects and
policy related issues will be emphasized throughout the course.

After successful completion of the course the students will be able to

explain:
Properties of hydrogen as fuel,
Electrochemical routes for hydrogen production
Latest trends in research and development for hydrogen storage
and distribution
Economic aspects and policy related issues.

PE 309 Industrial Power System Design

Pre-Requisite:

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of

Instructor

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

The course aims to provide the student with the fundamentals of electrical
power distribution systems: their design, construction, maintenance and
operation. In particular, it provides practical and essential knowledge for
designing the electrical distribution infrastructure in large commercial
buildings or industrial sites. The course also touches on some aspects of
utilization. The course coverage will include the following aspects of
commercial and industrial electrical systems: regulatory aspects;
switchboard design and operation; (HC and LV) cabling systems;
distribution transformers and switchgear; earthing; electrical safety issues
including personnel protection and fire protection; fault calculation;
protection of electrical systems including both over current
and surge protection; lightning protection; electrical lighting systems;
industrial heating; energy efficiency and energy management; power factor
correction; power quality and the effects of voltage and current harmonics;
communication systems in buildings; power frequency magnetic fields and
their impact in building and industrial sites. Equipment operation will also
be covered, together with condition monitoring aspects of major plant.

After successful completion of the course the students will be able to

explain:
Design the electrical distribution systems at up to 11kV.
Understand the relevant standards, rules and regulations.
Apply appropriate measures to evaluate and improve energy
efficiency.
Apply appropriate diagnostic techniques to monitor conditions of
the equipment in the installation.

PE 322 Electric Power Distribution and Utilization

Pre-Requisite:

Corequisite:
Or
Permission

of
Instructor

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

The course aims to provide the student with the fundamentals of electrical
power distribution systems: their design, construction, maintenance and
operation. The course will cover: Generating Stations, Variable Load On
Power Station, Sub-stations, Power Factor Improvement, Supply Systems,
Underground Cables, Distribution System, D.C. Distribution, A.C.
Distribution, Grounding or Earthing, Circuit Breakers & Fuses.

After successful completion of the course the students will be able to

explain:
Understand the full spectrum of power distribution system and its
related issues.
Deal with the calculations of distribution system constants,
performance of distribution in terms of efficiency and regulation.
Become familiar with different phenomena encountered in
distribution system namely voltage regulation, bus-bar schemes,
power factor improvement etc
Understand the design and analysis of substation

PE 323 Electric Power Transmission

Pre-Requisite:

Corequisite:
Or

Permission
of
Instructor

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

The course will cover: Basics of power system engineering, Inductance of

Overhead Transmission Line, Capacitance of Overhead Transmission Line,
Transmission Line Analysis, Traveling Waves on the Transmission Lines,
Power Flow through Transmission Lines, Voltage Control, Overhead
Transmission Line Insulators, Sag and Tension Calculations, Corona Power
Loss, Radio interference with communication circuits, Surge Protection,
HVDC Transmission.

After successful completion of the course the students will be able to :

Gain a sound understanding of the principles of power
transmission system.
Deal with calculations of transmission line constants, performance
of lines in terms of efficiency and voltage regulation.
Become familiar with different phenomena encountered in
transmission system namely corona, radio interference and
transient analysis.
Understand the design of insulators and mechanical design of
transmission line

PE 310 Physics of Energy

Pre-Requisite:

Graduate Standing

Co-

requisite:
Or
Permissio
n of
Instructo
r

Course
Description

Expected
Outcomes

This course is designed to give the scientific understanding required to

answer the questions like:
How much energy can we really get from wind?
How does a solar photovoltaic work?
What is an OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Converter) and how
does it work?
What is the physics behind global warming?
What makes engines efficient?
How does a nuclear reactor work, and what are the realistic
hazards?
The course is designed for UMT sophomores, juniors, and seniors who
want to understand the fundamental laws and physical processes that
govern the sources, extraction, transmission, storage, degradation, and
end uses of energy.
The course is designed for any UMT student, including, for example, an
engineer, scientist, social scientist, or management, architecture or
planning major, who wants to get a firm foundation in the physical
principles that constrain the energy landscape. The course will enable
students to approach energy issues in a sophisticated and scientific
fashion, but without having to take advanced subjects in
thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, or nuclear physics beforehand.

PE-306 Probability and Statistics for Engineers

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

The course is a basic core course in Electric Power and Energy in which
participants shall build necessary background for courses in the area of
communication. Course will include in-depth knowledge of Basic
Probability Theory, Discrete and Continuous Random Variables,
Functions of Random Variables, Expectations, Joint Distributions,
Moment generating functions.

On completion of the course, the student should

Use probability concepts and random variables as a tool to model
and solve practical problems with applications in Engineering.

PE-324 Power System analysis

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

The course will provide students with essential knowledge in the

mathematical techniques to analyze power systems. The two primary
aims are:
Steady-state analysis of power flow in power system networks.
Transient analysis of short-circuit faults in power system
networks.
Topics covered comprise: review of the basic concepts used in power
system analysis: phasors, complex power, three phase systems and perunit; introduction of equivalent circuit models for power system
components including transformers, generators, transmission lines and
loads; application of network matrices techniques and power flow
analysis to study the steady-state and dynamic behavior of power
systems; power system fault calculations including: symmetrical
components, symmetrical faults, and unsymmetrical faults; surge
propagation during transients in power system; power system stability
by introduction of swing equation, and a multi-machine system; power
system protection principles; power system control and economic
dispatch.
On completion of the course, the student should
Demonstrate the ability to model power systems
1) convert a network one-line diagram into an impedance
diagram
2) model transmission lines, transformers, generators, and loads
3) model the tap-changing transformer
4) model the dynamic generator using subtransient, transient,
and steady-state reactances

Analyze the power flow of a simple interconnected power

system with multiple sources and loads. For this,
1) apply the principles of Gauss-Siedel, Newton-Raphson, and
Decoupled power flow methods
2) calculate the voltage profile, power injections, and line flows
of a network
3) build the bus admittance matrix from network data and a
one-line diagram
4) know and apply the power injection equation for networks
5) know and apply the Jacobian matrix for the changes in the
active and reactive powers with respect to the changes in
voltage magnitude and phase angle
Analyze the impact of short-circuit faults on the power network
and make design changes to the network to control the fault
currents.
1) know and apply the method of symmetrical components to a
network
2) calculate the fault currents, line flows, and voltage profile for
three-phase faults, single-line-to ground faults, double-line-

to-ground faults, and line-to-line faults

3) know and apply the boundary conditions of unbalanced
faults
4) build the bus impedance matrix from network data and a
one-line diagram
5) apply the bus impedance matrix to fault analysis to compute
the fault currents and voltage profile

Understand the dynamic principle of power systems and

generators
1) know the second-order dynamic equation of a generator
2) Reduce the power system network to the generator buses
using the Ward equivalence method
3) know and apply the equal area criterion to calculate the
critical clearing time of a faulted network
4) know Eulers method of solving a second order differential
equation to find the time-domain
5) Solution of a multi-generator power system during and after
a fault disturbance

PE-325 Power Electronics

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

This course provides an introduction to power electronics and its

applications. The course starts with coverage of modern power
semiconductor devices, their characteristic, and drive circuit design.
Topologies of power electronic circuits including single phase and three
phase ac-dc rectifiers, ac-ac voltage controllers, dc-dc converters, and dcac inverters will be covered along with their control techniques.
Applications of modern power electronic devices are also included with
emphasis on switch mode and linear regulators

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop and quantify common performance objectives for power
electronic circuits.
Develop simple power electronic converter topologies to meet certain
functional specifications.
Analyze power electronic converter operation to develop design
guidelines for choice of switching devices and reactive elements

PE-311 Energy; Material and Manufacturing

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Pre-Requisite:

Graduate Standing

Course Description

The aim of the course is to provide deep knowledge and understanding

about engineering materials and manufacturing processes as well as an
introduction to advanced process simulation software.
The course includes the following topics:
Introduction to engineering materials and their application area
Review of material properties of steel alloys, aluminium
wrought and cast alloys, magnesium alloys, composites and
polymers.
Introduction to manufacturing processes
Relationships between material selections and manufacturing
processes
Overview of advanced process simulation software
Economical and environmental aspects in relation to material
and process selections

Expected Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should

Have an understanding of the relation between the micro
structural and mechanical properties of engineering materials.
Have knowledge of how material properties may be tailored by
applying heat treatment and/ or thermo mechanical processes.
Have knowledge and understanding of advanced manufacturing
technology relevant to industry
Have an understanding of the complex interrelationships
between materials properties and manufacture processes to
optimize properties, productivity and robustness and integrate
materials behavior and materials processing relevant to a wide
range of industrial sectors.
Have the ability to distinguish between the wide ranges of
process simulation tools.

PE-416 Power System Protection

Pre-Requisite:

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Course Description

This is an introductory course on the fundamentals of power system

protection. The main objective is to introduce current industry practices
on how to protect the integrated power system by providing proper
protection to individual components such as transmission lines,
distribution feeders, transformers, and synchronous generators. System
wide protection measures such as generation/load rejection schemes are
also covered.

Expected Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should

Acquire knowledge of a power grid operating characteristics
Acquire the ability to perform fault analysis using simulation
tools
Learn how to protect major power system components such as
transmission lines, transformers and synchronous generators
Learn how to minimize the risks of major systemwide blackout

PE-414 Nuclear Power Systems

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

Graduate Standing

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Nuclear Energy is a rich source of energy and is currently used for the
power generation throughout the world. The course covers the different
parts of the systems used for power production from nuclear energy,
nuclear fuel cycle, designs of nuclear reactors in use as well as the
designs proposed for future nuclear reactor, observed faults in nuclear
systems, nuclear fuel supply and spent fuel management, energy & power
calculations. Moreover the safety and disposal of nuclear wastes will also
be discussed.

Students will be able to understand the various aspects of nuclear power

technology, working of nuclear reactor and power plants, security, safety
and health issues related to nuclear power generation.

PE-420 Power Systems Operation and Control

Corequisite:
Or
Permission
of
Instructor

Pre-Requisite:

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the main issues

involved in electricity industry operation and control that is, decision
Making approaches and methods to meet industry objectives through
appropriate operation of existing, in place, power system equipment.
Industry operation and control will be discussed in the context of both
traditional monopoly utility run power systems and the restructured
market-based industries now becoming more common worldwide.
Thus the course will explore the broader issue of electricity industry
operation and control along with the traditional power system focus.
On the completion of this course students will be able to

Develop equivalent circuits for a given power system for power

flow analysis

Develop computer programs to perform power flow analysis on

a power system

Define automatic generation control scheme on a power system

and analyze generation control on a power system using
simulation tools

Define generation dispatching on a power system and develop

generation dispatching schemes using analysis packages,

Define real time monitoring requirements on a power system

Define State Estimation problem and analyze state estimation of
a power system using analysis programs
Define contingency analysis on a power system and perform
contingency studies using a power flow analysis program.

Appreciate how electricity industry restructuring, technology

development and environmental concerns are changing the way
in which power system operation and control is defined and
undertaken

Apply basic conventional economic dispatch, unit commitment,

hydro-scheduling, production costing, reliability assessment and
operation planning techniques to simple electricity industry
problems
Describe the implementation of power system operation and
control in a restructured industry context including ancillary

services, and energy spot and derivative markets