Introduction to Electric Power Systems

An introduction with a wide reach

This is an introductory subject in electric power systems and in the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy. It frames electric power as a way of moving and transforming energy across industrial, military and transport settings.

Links to renewable generation

The course notes that power systems sit at the heart of alternative energy, spanning wind, solar, geothermal and small-scale hydroelectric generation. That connection gives the subject relevance well beyond conventional power plants.

Who it suits

Students starting out in electrical engineering, and anyone who wants a foundation before going deeper into the field. The subject is a sensible first step for readers interested in how energy moves from its source to the machines that use it.

• The role of electric power across industrial and transport uses.
• How electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy.
• Where renewable generation fits into power systems.