6.061 | Spring 2011 | Undergraduate

Introduction to Electric Power Systems

Course Description

This course is an introductory subject in the field of electric power systems and electrical to mechanical energy conversion. Electric power has become increasingly important as a way of transmitting and transforming energy in industrial, military and transportation uses. Electric power systems are also at the heart of …
This course is an introductory subject in the field of electric power systems and electrical to mechanical energy conversion. Electric power has become increasingly important as a way of transmitting and transforming energy in industrial, military and transportation uses. Electric power systems are also at the heart of alternative energy systems, including wind and solar electric, geothermal and small scale hydroelectric generation.
Learning Resource Types
Problem Sets with Solutions
Exams with Solutions
Online Textbook
Image of electric power lines.
Electric power lines. (Image is taken from the Department of Energy Digital Archive.)