All first and second year subjects. Among them, Electrical Power Engineering Fundamentals is of utmost importance.

Students who successfully complete this course will develop the: - Ability to perform calculations on machines using electrical circuit theories. - Ability to explain both, the theory of electric generation in conventional power plants, and wind turbines. - Ability to understand both, the impact of the different electric power generation plants into the grid, and the control capabilities to mitigate it. - Capacity to work in a team and promote creative team interaction to encourage contribution from all members.

1 Introduction to electric power generation - Sources of energy - Energy conversion systems - Power generation statistics - Generation-transmission-distribution - Control and operation of the electric system 2 Electrical energy conversion systems 2.1 Transformers - Introduction: why Transformers are so important? - Types and construction of transformers - The ideal transformer - The equivalent circuit of a real single-phase transformer - Transformer taps, voltage regulation and efficiency - Three-phase transformers - The per-unit system 2.2 Electric machinery fundamentals - Introduction - Basic components - Understanding magnetic circuits and the rotating machines laws 2.3 Synchronous generator - Introduction to synchronous machines - Excitation systems - Principle of operation of synchronous machines - Equivalent electric circuit of the non-salient pole synchronous generator - Generated power - Capability limits 2.4 Asynchronous generator - Introduction to asynchronous machines - Induction generator: - Equivalent electric circuit - Power flow model - Tests to identify the machine parameter values - Torque-speed characteristic curve - Starting methods - Speed regulation - Doubly fed induction generator: - Equivalent electric circuit - Power flow model - Torque-speed characteristic curve - Speed regulation

The learning methodology consists of: - lectures covering the most important topics defined in the course programme. - simple problem solving sessions focused on practical situations. - 3 laboratory sessions covering the main systems.