SEGR 4961: Intro to Energy Systems

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Overview of energy systems: energy types, generation, conversion, storage, transportation/transmission, and utilization. Principles, physical structure, processes, and utilization of fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewables for transportation, thermal, and electrical energy generation are discussed along with associated performance metrics. Also provides an introduction to environmental impacts of energy production, life-cycle analysis, energy efficiency concepts and metrics, transmission systems, grid reliability, and the impact of smart grid technologies. All topics are presented in the context of industry standards as well as federal and state regulations.

Average GPA: 2.88

Instructors

• Badrul Chowdhury 179 students, Average GPA 2.48
• Arnulfo de Castro 98 students, Average GPA 3.49
• Linquan Bai 14 students, Average GPA 3.43
• Tao Hong 12 students, Average GPA 3.18