Power Analysis in AC Circuits

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Power Analysis in AC Circuits Course Overview

This course on Power Analysis in AC Circuits provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and calculations essential for understanding power in alternating current systems. Learners will gain a solid grasp of real, reactive, and complex power, along with power factor correction and the analysis of power in three-phase circuits.

The course emphasises the theoretical foundations and mathematical techniques necessary for accurate power analysis. By completing this course, students will be equipped to evaluate and optimise AC power systems effectively, enhancing their technical competence for roles in electrical engineering, energy management, and related fields.

Course Description

This course delves deeply into the concepts and calculations related to power in AC circuits, starting from fundamental definitions to advanced power factor correction and three-phase power analysis. Topics include power and energy definitions, the behaviour of power in reactive circuits, power trigonometrical identities, and the interpretation of complex power. Learners will develop skills in analysing real and reactive power components and understanding their impact on circuit efficiency.

Additionally, the course covers methods to improve power factor and explores power dynamics in three-phase systems. Throughout, emphasis is placed on theoretical understanding and analytical methods to equip learners with the expertise to assess and manage AC power circuits in professional settings.

Power Analysis in AC Circuits Curriculum

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