Fundamentals of Electrical Power Engineering
Grundlagen der elektrischen Energietechnik
6 CPWinterEN
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
• Electric basics for mechanical engineers
Contents
• Basics of electrical power engineering • Components of electric power circuits and their static and transient behavior: resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers, 1-phase AC, 3-phase AC, DC power calculations, ring and star power distribution topologies • single, three phase and DC applications • characteristic values of components and topologies • losses and cooling
Learning outcomes
Students of mechanical engineering (bachelor) learn to understand the functional principle, specific components, electrical circuits, and the characteristic behavior of electric power circuits. They are able to find proper concepts and define components and systems for electric power problems.
Assessment
• written examination, 90 min
Literature (1)
- will be given in lecture
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 29 Sep 2026Original