Industry
Generating Electricity
Length: About 50 minutes
Subscription: 15 days
Cost: $79.00
Prerequisites: None
In this course you will become familiar with the various energy sources and technologies used in electricity production, the characteristics and costs of each type of generation currently in use, and how the various generation types are used to serve customer loads. The course begins with a look at the key quantities used in discussing generation as well as the principles of voltage and frequency. Each of the methods used to generate electricity, the various technologies, and the fuels used are discussed, followed by a detailed description of the operating, financial and environmental characteristics of each generation type. This module is also included in the full-length course, Electric System Fundamentals.
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- The key quantities used in discussing generation
- The 3 methods used to generate electricity
- The key generation technologies in use today and how they work
- The various fuels that are used to power the key generation technologies
- The operating, financial, and environmental characteristics of each key generation technology
- How various types of generation technologies are utilized to serve customer loads on a grid
- Key quantities used in discussing generation (rated capacity, output, capacity factor, voltage, and frequency)
- Methods for creating electricity (electromagnetic induction, electrochemistry, photoelectric effect)
- Key generation technologies (photovoltaic cells, fuel cells, batteries, turbines, reciprocating engines)
- Key generation fuels (renewables, nuclear, coal, natural gas, oil, hydro)
- Centralized vs. distributed generation
- How a steam turbine works
- How a combustion turbine works
- How a combined-cycle turbine works
- How a coal gasification (IGCC) turbine works
- How a water turbine works
- How a wind turbine works
- How photovoltaic cells work
- How a reciprocating genset works
- Combined heat and power (CHP)
- Overview of physical, financial and environmental characteristics of each generation type
- Generation costs (capital, fixed and variable)
- The generation dispatch stack
You may view this course as many times as you wish during the license period (45 days for a full-length course and 15 days for a short course). However, you may not share access to the course with anyone else. Enerdynamics will not be liable to you, or to anyone who may claim any right due to a relationship with you, for any acts or omissions in the performance of services under the terms of this license unless such acts or omissions are due to willful misconduct. With your purchase and/or use of this course you are accepting the terms of this license agreement.
This Enerdynamics online training product has been uniquely designed to offer the best value in the business. With your purchase, you will receive:
- A 45-day single user subscription (15 days for short courses) to the course: view the course material as many times and in any order you like during the subscription period.
- E-mail access to Enerdynamics: feel free to ask any questions relevant to the course material.
- Professional audio and animated content developed by experienced education professionals: this is not a page turner!
- Online exercises and interactions: designed to cement your understanding.
- Reference materials: a list of acronyms and a glossary that you can view online with your course.
- Expert instruction: this course was developed by professionals with decades of energy experience in the industry.
- Full-color presentations: our seminars are carefully designed for maximum impact and interest.
- Learn anytime and anywhere: wherever you have Internet access.
- Your satisfaction is guaranteed: so you have nothing to lose!
Contact us at 866-765-5432 or 'info' for more information.
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