BS Power and Energy

BS in Electric Power and Energy (BS-EPE)

School of Science and Technology (SST)UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

BS in Electric Power and Energy (BS-EPE)Developing and developed worlds have vastly different infrastructures, demands and opportunities regarding power and energy systems. Economies, geographies, population densities and natural resources play major roles in technology implementation. New technologies including fuel cells, batteries, and hybrid systems can meet or exceed conventionally agreed upon targets. Advances in fuel technologies including clean diesel, bio fuels and high compression combustion ignition require parallel fluency in vehicle technologies, which must be adapted for their use. This new BS in Electric Power and Energy Systems program is designed to provide skills in interlocking energy disciplines. It is particularly appropriate for students who want to work in power and energy-related areas, or those who want to refocus their careers or gain more in-depth understanding of the technical and societal drivers in electric power and energy technology development and realization. The department encourages the students to participate in research projects, and provide them with all possible facilities and guidance. In addition, they will have the opportunity to participate in the activities of different university societies, attend departmental seminars, and contribute to the departmental governance. The GoalsElectric Power and Energy systems is gaining importance as the society realizes that to maintain our standard of living, energy solutions must be found. The aim of the BS program in Electric Power and Energy is to learn the generation and efficient use of electric power and energy. The BS degree program has been developed to prepare individuals to design and implement energy systems for innovative applications. This program is aimed for students who are ready to accept the grand challenge of energy in all its diverse forms and applications. BS-Electric Power and Energy program aims to produce graduates of intellectual standard and caliber designed to meet the current and future needs in the field of Energy and Power, both in Pakistan and internationally, by contribution in theoretical foundations and critical analysis of application areas within the Power and Energy sector. The program is prepared to provide the students with a solid and applied knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering. The program is based on the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with additional courses in Energy Resources.The Electric Power and Energy Systems curriculum has been developed with the following outcomes:

To equip the students with fundamental and advanced concepts of Electric Power and Energy Systems with particular emphasis on the application of these concepts to further advance the state of technology and to resolve the power and energy crisis.

To equip the students with hands-on experience on energy resources and measurement equipment, where possible.

To impart effective leadership and decision-making skills. To develop students’ ability to function on multidisciplinary team. To develop students’ ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. To develop students’ understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. To train students in effective verbal and written communication skills. To impart key principles and skills to enable the students to practice as good and responsible professional,

through courses in ethics, engineering management, engineering economics, and entrepreneurship. To equip the students with lifelong learning and research skills.

Why degree in Electric Power and EnergyElectric Power and Energy is gaining importance as the society realizes that to maintain our standard of living, energy solutions must be found. The aim of this program is to bring out the importance of generation and efficient use of electric power and energy. This BS degree program has been developed to prepare individuals to design and implement energy systems for innovative applications. This program is aimed for students who are ready to accept the grand challenge of energy in all its diverse forms and applications. The program aims to produce graduates of intellectual standard and caliber designed to meet the current and future needs in the field of Energy and Power, both in Pakistan and internationally, by contribution in theoretical foundations and critical analysis of application areas within the Power and Energy sector. The program is prepared to provide the students with a solid and applied knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering. The program is based on the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with additional courses in Energy Resources.Career opportunitiesElectric Power and Energy sector is one of the most rapidly growing and ever green sectors in the economy. Clearly this sector will continue to change, and powerfully impact the way we conduct our lives.Typically BS Power and Energy jobs entail designing, installing, and testing/fixing Electrical systems and equipment. A career in BS Power and Energy is a promising one. The four year Bachelor of Science in Power and Energy prepares students for professional careers in a range of industries that encompass Power Plants, WAPDA, NTDC, PIA, Railway, and PTCL, PLC design and implementation and teaching positions in various universities across the country. This combination of knowledge and skills leads to careers as professional chartered engineers in a range of sectors, including Power electronics, power supply and distribution, instrumentation and control, construction, plus numerous manufacturing industries. Electrical and electronic engineers are also valued in business and commerce, where their numeracy, team working, analytical and project management skills can be put to good use. In this diverse field career options are available in the following areas.

Power Transmission and switching systems Power Generation and Distribution Microprocessor based power protection Computer Aided Design and Monitoring Data Acquisition and Supervisory control Industrial Control of Plants Renewable Energy Systems Nuclear Power Plants

Areas of Specialization:Elective courses are offered in the 3rd and 4th year of the program and give students an opportunity to choose their areas of specializations. This enables students to tailor their studies to suit their individual needs, aptitudes and interests. They may opt for breadth in their studies by taking courses across a wide range of aspects of Power Systems, Green and Renewable Energy Systems. In the final year all students are required to do a substantive individual project in their field of interest.

BS Electric Power and Energy Curriculum Total Credit Hours: 138

1st Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Code Course Title CH Pre-req Code Course Title CH Pre-req

CS-141 Programming Fundamentals 3 - - - - PE-102Introduction to Electric Power and Energy Systems

3 PE-111

NS-113 Chemistry for Engineers 4 - - - - MS-323 Engineering Management 2

PE-111 Circuit Analysis 4 - - - - EN-112 English - II 2 EN-110

EN-110 English – I 2 - - - - MA-103 Calculus-II 3 - - - -

MA-100 Calculus-I 3 - - - - ME-105 Applied Mechanics 4 - - - -

HM-150 Islamic Studies / Ethics (For Non-Muslim Students) 2 - - - - MA-210 Linear Algebra 3 MA-100

Total 18 Total 18

2nd Year


Code Course Title CH Pre-req Code Course Title CH Pre-req

MS-224 Engineering Economics 2 - - - - PE-206 Principles of Energy

Systems and Devices 3 PE-102

PE-318 Electrical Machines 4 PE-111 PE-221 Power Generation 3 PE-318

PE-209 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 - - - - PE-310 Electromagnetics 3 - - - -

PE-223 Electrical Network Analysis 4 - - - - EN-201 Communication Skills 2 EN-112

MA-230 Differential Equations 3 MA-111 MA-233 Complex Variables and

Transforms 3 MA-100

NS-125 Applied Physics 4 ME-105 SS-171 Pakistan Studies 2 - - - -

ME-322 Applied Thermodynamics 3 - - - -

Total 21 Total 19

4th Year


Code Course Title CH Pre-req. Code Course Title CH Pre-req.

PE-xxx Technical Elective-I 3 - - - - PE-492 Senior Design Project – II 3 - - - -

PE-416 Power System Protection 4 NS-125 PE-xxx Technical Elective- II 3 - - - -

PE-491 Senior Design Project - I 3 - - - - PE-421 Alternate Energy

Resources 3 - - - -

PE-414 Nuclear Power Systems 3 - - - - PE-420 Power System Operation and Control 3 - - - -

PE-xxx Technical Elective-I 3 - - - - PE-xxx Technical Elective-II 3 - - - -

Total 16 Total 15

List of Elective Courses

Elective courses are offered considering the industry demands and university resources.

Power Systems Electives High Voltage Engineering Industrial Electric Power Systems Electric Power Quality Power System Stability Power System Dynamics Electrical Power Plants

Energy Systems Electives Hybrid Energy Systems Air Pollution and Global Warming Geothermal Reservoirs Systems Emerging Energy Technologies Fuel Cell Fundamentals

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSAll applications are evaluated on the basis of merit as determined by their previous academic record and performance in admission test. A general admission test is administered by university.Duration: 4 Years Entry Requirements:

A-Levels or F.Sc. with Physics, Math and Chemistry with minimum 60% marks is required, besides also having obtained 60% marks in Matric/O-Level.Note: Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in the following can also apply with the above mentioned marks requirement.

•Electrical •Electronics •Instruments

CS-141: Programming Fundamentals

Pre-Requisite: F.Sc./A Level Chemistry Co-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

This is an introductory course in programming that is a pre-requisite for almost subsequent courses related to programming. The course will cover problem solving using pseudo code, C language, plenty of problems from arithmetic for programming, concepts of variables, data types, arrays, pointer-variables, strings and program flow in C language.

Expected OutcomesComputer programming is an art of developing computational solutions to precisely describable problems. The purpose of this course is to introduce students with basic concepts of structured programming. After completing this course, they should be able to write elegant structured programs to solve different computational problems. Programs are demonstrated using the C++ programming language. However, the

concepts are taught in a language-independent fashion. Note that the basic purpose of this course is to learn programming instead of a particular programming language.

NS-113/NS-109 Chemistry for Engineers

Pre-Requisite: F.Sc./A Level Chemistry Co-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

In today’s society chemistry is greatly involved in the world of engineering. Whether it is aerospace, electrical, mechanical, environmental, computer or other engineering fields, the makeup of substances is always a key factor which must be known. All engineering fields have unique bonds with the chemistry. So this course provides an introduction to basic undergraduate chemistry and covers the concepts such as the periodic table, mole, stoichiometry, properties of matter & solutions, acid and bases, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, transition elements, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry and organic chemistry. In addition to that applied concepts are given on adhesives, polymers, metals, semiconductors, environmental pollutants and pollution control.

Expected Outcomes

Engineering requires applied science, and chemistry is the center of all science. The more chemistry an engineer understands, the more beneficial it is. In the future, global problems and issues will require an in-depth understanding of chemistry to have a global solution. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand the structure and property relationships of different engineering material; they will be ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of creating products and processes, manipulating complex systems, and managing technical operations in industries.

PE -111 Circuit Analysis

Pre-Requisite: _Co-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

This course is the foundation on which most other courses in electrical engineering curriculum rest. It is designed as an introductory course in linear circuit analysis. Subject areas included are, basic circuit quantities, voltage and currents, resistive circuits, Kirchhof’s Laws, nodal and mesh analysis, linearity, source transformation, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, maximum power transfer, Capacitance, Inductance, RC, RL, RLC circuits, Sinusoidal response, Phasors .. Introduction to Op Amp and Distributed A B C D parameters are also included.

Expected Outcomes

Upon Completion of the course, the students will be able to:-a. Determine the voltage and current in simple resistive networks

containing dependent and independent sources by applying a variety of techniques, such as nodal analysis, mesh analysis, source transformation, superposition, and Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent circuits.

b. Determine natural, forced and step response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits

c. Solve circuit problems containing operational amplifier.d. Carry out the analysis of simple ac circuits.e. Analyze the complex power systems and large scale networks

using hybrid parameters.

EN-110: English-I


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Course Description

This course is designed to promote English language proficiency at undergraduate level for students belonging to all academic disciplines. We will focus on core language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) using variety of texts (traditional textbook lessons, online material, contemporary newspaper and magazine articles, films, and documentaries) with particular emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and spoken fluency. In appropriate contexts (academic, social, personal, professional).

Expected OutcomesThe course will help students in developing the excellent communication skills and ability to express them in the foreign language.Students will learn to write, summarize, synthesize and effectively express through a variety of assignments and presentations in the class room.

MA-100: Calculus-I


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Course Description This is first semester introductory course that introduces students with computing.

Expected Outcomes

To be able to learn the concept of a limit and continuity of a function and apply it upon various polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. To grasp the concept of derivative of a function and applying different techniques to differentiate and optimize various functions. To be able to evaluate indefinite integral of a given function and to be able to apply it for finding the areas between the curves and finding the volumes.

HM-150: Islamic Studies


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Course Description Islamic Studies introduces the basic elements of Islam.

Expected OutcomesThis course will prepare the students to modify their personality according to the teachings of Islam.

PE-102 Introduction to Electric Power and Energy Systems

Pre-Requisite: PE-111Co-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

The primary objective is to introduce the participants the importance ofUnderstanding of modern (future) energy systems through theory and analysis of the system and its components. The impetus for this course comes from various recent developments during the last two decades that include new technologies particularly computer communication systems, distributed generation, customer awareness to realize a “SmartGrid” that is characterized by higher efficiency, reliability, security, power quality and cost effectiveness.

Expected Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to Understand the function of the basic elements of energy systems. Demonstrate an awareness of the environmental impact of energy

generation and utilization Understand the various technologies for renewable energy

resources. Understand the operation of the power system under normal and

stressed conditions Understand the electric safety issues and the various protection

methods. Work in teams to perform laboratory experiments.

MS-323: Engineering Management

Pre-Requisite: Graduate StandingCo-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

Critical issues in the management of engineering and high-technology projects are discussed. Economic, time, and performance parameters of engineering projects are analyzed from the organizational and resource perspectives. Network optimization and simulation concepts are introduced. Fundamental engineering economics concepts are introduced and applied to planning and managing projects.

Expected Outcomes

The student, upon completion of this course, will be able to:

Perform economic calculations involving the time value of money using standard formulas and tables.

Compare alternatives using Net Present Worth, Equivalent Annual Worth, Internal Rate of Return and Benefit-cost analysis.

Apply project management techniques to create a structured project plan that includes resource and cost analysis.

Complete a project risk plan that includes risk assessment, mitigation plans and contingency plans. Apply project management and spreadsheet software to create project management and financial documents such as work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, network diagrams, schedules, financial reports, and status reports.

EN-112: English-II


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Course Description This is an advance course in English language to equip students with the latest way of expression.

Expected OutcomesThe aim of this course is to study the evolution and development of English as a language. The course is designed for the extensive study of English language from the beginning to the future of English language as an international language.

MA-103: Calculus-II


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Course Description MA103 is a one-semester, four-credit hour’s course at the

intermediate level in multivariate calculus intended for students who have satisfactorily completed four credits in elementary differential and integral calculus. The expansion from two to three (or more) dimensions requires a corresponding increase of the student's knowledge of symbolic representation. A new element, the vector, a symbol encompassing numbers, puts in its appearance. Students will learn how to work with vectors in modeling and solving problems in multidimensional space. Following this, the calculus of vectors and their description of curves and surfaces in space are considered. Differentiation of vectors is more fully developed, extending elementary notions of differentiation to those involving multiple variables. Integration is developed to encompass double integrals and triple integrals. Finally, line and surface integrals are considered. Students will learn, with Green's Theorem, how to transform a surface integral into a line integral and vice versa.

Expected Outcomes

To prepare the students to understand comparatively the advanced concepts than the concepts they learnt in Calculus-I Course.To make the participants learn the techniques of handling multivariable functions i.e. calculating the limits and continuity of multivariable functions, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, etc.To enhance the vision of participants in developing mathematical models of engineering.

ME-105: Applied Mechanics


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Course Description

This course covers measurement and vectors, motion in one, two and three dimensions, Newton’s laws of motions, work and energy principles, laws of conservation of momentum and energy, one- and two-dimensional collisions, rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, gravitation and fluid mechanics.

Expected OutcomesParticipants will learn calculus based applied mechanics. They will also be ready for Applied Physics and Applied Thermodynamics courses.

MA-210: Linear Algebra


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Course Description

An introduction to the algebra and geometry of vector spaces and matrices, this course stresses important mathematical concepts and tools used in advanced mathematics, computer science, physics and economics. Systematic methods of solving systems of linear equations are the underlying theme and applications of the theory will be emphasized. Topics of exploration include Gaussian elimination, determinants, linear transformations, linear independence, bases, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.

Expected OutcomesAt the end of this course the students will be able to express a system of equations in matrix form and solve by different methods. To be fully familiar with vectors in two and three dimensions and their properties. To understand the concept of a vector space and its various models. To have a clear notion of a linear transformation and its applications.

MA-224: Engineering Economics

Pre-Requisite: _ Co-requisite: Or Permission of

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Instructor

Course Description

This is a stand-alone under graduate course in economics which deals with introductory level of economics. Brief introduction to Accounting and Finance are touched so that students get to know that how engineering projects are initiated, planned, executed, controlled and completed.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will: Have awareness amongst the students about the economic

and financial considerations involved in engineering projects.

Have good understanding of Time Value of Money. Have working knowledge of basic economic analysis like

Present worth, Annual worth, Cost-Benefit, Rate of return, payback period etc.

Have familiarity with return concept on any particular investment like IRR, ERR etc. Basic introduction to Accounting and Project financing.

PE- 318 ELECTRICAL MACHINES

Pre-Requisite: PE-111 Co-requisite: Or _

Permission of Instructor

Course Description

This is an undergraduate level course. The course will cover; Magnetic field and the reluctance of magnetic materials and air. Voltage-current characteristics and voltage regulation of generator. Torque speed characteristics and speed regulation of DC motors. Various techniques for starting speed control, reversing and braking. Remedial measures of main problems occurring in DC machines. Generalized concepts of electromechanical energy conversion. To introduce the fundamentals of ac machine. Detailed operating principles of ac machines including induction motor, synchronous motors, alternators and Transformers have been included to develop thorough understanding of construction, Characteristics, operation and proper application of ac machines being used in industries.

Expected Outcomes

Students will develop understanding of the principles underlying electromechanical energy conversion and operation of electric machinery. Course provides a foundation in, and uses it to analyze the operation and efficiency limits of electric machinery

At the end of the course students will be able to: Have good understanding of electromechanical energy

conversion Become familiar with basic concepts of rotating machines

Have familiarity with DC Machine principles and operations. Understand concepts of Transformer principles Understand concepts involved in AC Machines

PE-209 Electronic Devices and Circuits

Pre-Requisite: Graduate Standing Co-requisite: Or _


Course Description

The primary objective is to familiarize the participants with the importance of modern (future) Electronic devices and understanding device technology for the construction and operation of discrete devices, p-n junction diodes, and special diodes. Diode circuit applications. Bipolar junction transistors: dc models, modes of operation, Amplifier circuits: Bias and stabilisation, graphical analysis, small signal ac models, coupled amplifiers. Construction and characteristics of field effect transistors (FET).Operational amplifiers basics are also included to enhance the conceptual aspects and understanding of the course.

Expected Outcomes

Course provides a foundation in grasping the constructional and behavioral aspects of electronic devices, and uses it to analyze the operational characteristics and efficiency limits of semiconductor devicesstudents at the end of the course should be able to

Understand basic electronic devices e.g., diode, transistor construction and characteristics

Able to analyze circuits consisting of electronic devices and to identify various modes of operations

Able to design electronic circuits to meet given specifications

Understand distinguishing characteristics of BJTs and MOSFETS

PE-223 Electrical Network Analysis


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Course Description

This course is a continuation of Circuits I. It covers following topics. Circuits; AC Power analysis and concept of complex power; Single systems; Magnetically coupled circuits and ideal transformer; Transient order circuits and frequency response of circuits; The Laplace Transform using Laplace Transform. Fourier analysis and Two port networks.

Expected Outcomes

students at the end of the course should be able to Understand the effect of Alternating Sources on different

Circuit Elements. Calculate average, real and complex powers Solve circuits by applying Phasor and Laplace transforms

MA-230: Differential Equations


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Course Description

The aim of this introductory course is to familiarize students to the subject of differential equations and their applications in simple physical situations. The student is supposed to understand how DE’s arise in mathematics, physics and engineering and the importance of initial and boundary conditions in solving an equation. Standard methods for solving first order DE’s and general method for solving second order DE’s with constant coefficients are presented with applications. Laplace and Fourier transform techniques are introduced and applied in simple cases. The method of solution in series is discussed and exemplified.

Expected Outcomes

NS-125: Applied Physics


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Course Description

Coulomb’s law, electric field due to a single charge and distribution of charges, electric flux and Gauss’s law, electric potential due to a single charge and distribution of charges, capacitance and dielectrics, current and resistances, direct current circuits, Kirchhoff’s rules, RC circuits, magnetic field and forces, Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, alternating current circuits, RL circuits, LC circuits and RLC circuits, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves.The learning in this course is strengthened by related lab work.

Expected OutcomesParticipants will learn calculus based general physics approach.Participants will be ready for Electronics and DLD courses.

PE-206 Principles of Energy Systems & Devices

Pre-Requisite: _ Co-requisite: Or _

The student should be able to understand the basic concepts and terms of differential equations and their applications in simple physical situations. The student is supposed to understand how DE’s arise in mathematics, physics and engineering. The student should appreciate the importance of initial and boundary conditions in solving an equation. The student should be able to classify a given DE and be able to analyze which method to apply. He should be familiar with Laplace and Fourier transform techniques.


Course Description

Understanding device technology for renewable energy requires knowledge of aspects of thermodynamics, electronic and radiant devices, materials and nanostructures. This course provides a foundation in statistical thermodynamics, and uses it to analyze the fundamental efficiency limits of devices for radiant energy (photovoltaics), chemical conversion (fuel cells & engines), geothermal energy, energy storage (batteries & ultra-capacitors), heat pumps, cooling, and the harvesting zero-point energy from the vacuum.

Expected Outcomes

Students will develop understanding of the principles underlying electronic, optical and thermal devices, materials and nanostructures for renewable energy. Course provides a foundation in statistical thermodynamics, and uses it to analyze the operation and efficiency limits of systems and devices for

photovoltaics, energy storage (batteries & ultra-capacitors) chemical conversion (fuel cells & engines) heat pumps, cooling alternative fuel vehicles potentially harvesting zero-point energy from the

vacuum To provide a practical foundation for working with

renewable energy technology in the 21st century To enjoy a view into the underlying rules of the nature

PE-221 Power Generation

Pre-Requisite: _ Co-requisite: Or Permission of

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Instructor

Course Description

Expected Outcomes

On the completion of the course the students will be able to Analyze a complex power system and define the basic control

methodology with associated constraints Analysis of the advantages and limitations, generation cost, and

management of a power plant. Understand a power plant, examine their heat and mass balance

flow diagram Identify plant major components, and recognize their specific

functions and limitations

PE-310 Electromagnetics


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The objectives of this introductory course on power generation, is to familiarize the students with basic power generation technology and associated components. Constructional and Operational behavior as well as complications associated with Different type of power plants like Nuclear power plant, Steam power plant, Gas turbine Power Station and Combined cycle power plant are discussed in detail.

Course Description

This course deals with the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic theory. The emphasis is made on physical understanding and practical applications in Electrical systems. It covers the study of Electric field concepts, Gauss’s Law, Divergence, energy and potential, current in conductors, dielectrics, capacitance, Laplace and Poisson’s equations, steady magnetic field and study of laws like Bio-Savart Law, ampere’s circuital law, magnetic forces, materials and inductance, time varying fields and Maxwell’s equations.

Expected Outcomes

On the completion of the course the students will be able to Obtain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts

in static electric and magnetic fields. Know about fundamental laws of electromagnetic. Know the operations with different vector operators. Apply Gauss’s law, Ampere’s law, Biot-Savart law, and

Maxwell’s equations in electromagnetic systems. Deal with four Maxwell’s equations Apply electromagnetic boundary conditions to solve for fields at

different mediums.

EN-201: Communication Skills


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Course Description

Communication Skills Course’ aims at enabling the participants to speak reasonably correct English with refined pronunciation on variety of topics and social situations. To enable the participants to speak fluent English by using conversational skills. Likes and dislikes, Learning a Language: Experience and Expectations, About me, Contributing to a group, Presentations, Personalities, Conversation: A Trilogies, Sophie’s dilemma, Miracle Workers

Expected Outcomes

MA-233: Complex Variables & Transforms


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Course Description

The course gives the students a sound knowledge of Laplace and Fourier Transforms along with Fourier Integrals, Partial Differential Equations, advanced vector analysis, complex variables and complex integrals. Equipped with the Knowledge gained in this course, the students will be able to apply mathematics as a strong tool to model and solve the practical problems they come across in engineering and technology.

Expected OutcomesStudents will be able to apply to complex mathematical concepts.

SS-171: Pakistan Studies


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Communicative competence of the participants. Enhancement of Interactive and Presentation Skills.

Course DescriptionThe course will focus attention upon the creation of Pakistan examining its several essential and other elements to understand its foundation and later on its function as a state system.

Expected OutcomesDuring the course, among other things, students will be able to understand the Ideology of Pakistan and to be acquainted with the foreign relations of Pakistan

ME-322 Applied Thermodynamics


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Course Description

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, energy transfer and general energy analysis, energy analysis of closed systems, zero first, second and third law of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engine, heat pump and refrigerator, gas power cycles (Otto, Diesel, Sterling, Ericsson, and Brayton engines),vapor and combined power cycles (Rankine engines).

Expected Outcomes

On the completion of the course the students will be able to Understand the principles of thermodynamics. Applications of heat engines and refrigeration. Understand the operation of present day heat engines Develop the concept of Refrigeration and any future development

in the field.

PE 308 Hydrogen; Generation, Storage, and Distribution


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Course Description

Although hydrogen is an ideal fuel no infrastructure currently exists for its optimal production, storage and distribution. This course will provide a detailed account of this emerging energy vector and should be of great interest for a wide student base from a variety of disciplines. The main objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the hydrogen properties, safety aspects, hydrogen production alternatives, its storage and distribution. The particular emphasis will be placed on electrochemical routes for hydrogen production such as electrolysis although other methods such as biological and hydrogen production from primary fuels will be also explored in detail. The latest trends in research and development for hydrogen storage and distribution will be reviewed as well. In addition, the environmental aspects, economic aspects and policy related issues will be emphasized throughout the course.

Expected Outcomes

After successful completion of the course the students will be able to explain:

Properties of hydrogen as fuel, Electrochemical routes for hydrogen production Latest trends in research and development for hydrogen storage

and distribution Economic aspects and policy related issues.

PE 309 Industrial Power System Design


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Course Description

The course aims to provide the student with the fundamentals of electrical power distribution systems: their design, construction, maintenance and operation. In particular, it provides practical and essential knowledge for designing the electrical distribution infrastructure in large commercial buildings or industrial sites. The course also touches on some aspects of utilization. The course coverage will include the following aspects of commercial and industrial electrical systems: regulatory aspects; switchboard design and operation; (HC and LV) cabling systems; distribution transformers and switchgear; earthing; electrical safety issues including personnel protection and fire protection; fault calculation; protection of electrical systems including both over currentand surge protection; lightning protection; electrical lighting systems; industrial heating; energy efficiency and energy management; power factor correction; power quality and the effects of voltage and current harmonics; communication systems in buildings; power frequency magnetic fields and their impact in building and industrial sites. Equipment operation will also be covered, together with condition monitoring aspects of major plant.

Expected Outcomes


Design the electrical distribution systems at up to 11kV. Understand the relevant standards, rules and regulations. Apply appropriate measures to evaluate and improve energy

efficiency. Apply appropriate diagnostic techniques to monitor conditions of

the equipment in the installation.

PE 322 Electric Power Distribution and Utilization


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Course Description

The course aims to provide the student with the fundamentals of electrical power distribution systems: their design, construction, maintenance and operation. The course will cover: Generating Stations, Variable Load On Power Station, Sub-stations, Power Factor Improvement, Supply Systems, Underground Cables, Distribution System, D.C. Distribution, A.C. Distribution, Grounding or Earthing, Circuit Breakers & Fuses.

Expected Outcomes


Understand the full spectrum of power distribution system and its related issues.

Deal with the calculations of distribution system constants, performance of distribution in terms of efficiency and regulation.

Become familiar with different phenomena encountered in distribution system namely voltage regulation, bus-bar schemes, power factor improvement etc

Understand the design and analysis of substation

PE 323 Electric Power Transmission


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Course Description

The course will cover: Basics of power system engineering, Inductance of Overhead Transmission Line, Capacitance of Overhead Transmission Line, Transmission Line Analysis, Traveling Waves on the Transmission Lines, Power Flow through Transmission Lines, Voltage Control, Overhead Transmission Line Insulators, Sag and Tension Calculations, Corona Power Loss, Radio interference with communication circuits, Surge Protection, HVDC Transmission.

Expected Outcomes

After successful completion of the course the students will be able to : Gain a sound understanding of the principles of power

transmission system. Deal with calculations of transmission line constants, performance

of lines in terms of efficiency and voltage regulation. Become familiar with different phenomena encountered in

transmission system namely corona, radio interference and transient analysis.

Understand the design of insulators and mechanical design of transmission line

PE 310 Physics of Energy

Pre-Requisite: Graduate Standing

Co-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

This course is designed to give the scientific understanding required to answer the questions like: How much energy can we really get from wind? How does a solar photovoltaic work? What is an OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Converter) and how

does it work? What is the physics behind global warming? What makes engines efficient? How does a nuclear reactor work, and what are the realistic

hazards?The course is designed for UMT sophomores, juniors, and seniors who want to understand the fundamental laws and physical processes that govern the sources, extraction, transmission, storage, degradation, and end uses of energy.

Expected Outcomes

The course is designed for any UMT student, including, for example, an engineer, scientist, social scientist, or management, architecture or planning major, who wants to get a firm foundation in the physical principles that constrain the energy landscape. The course will enable students to approach energy issues in a sophisticated and scientific fashion, but without having to take advanced subjects in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, or nuclear physics beforehand.

PE-306 Probability and Statistics for Engineers

Pre-Requisite: Co-requisite: Or Permission of Instructor

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Course Description

The course is a basic core course in Electric Power and Energy in which participants shall build necessary background for courses in the area of communication. Course will include in-depth knowledge of Basic Probability Theory, Discrete and Continuous Random Variables, Functions of Random Variables, Expectations, Joint Distributions, Moment generating functions.

Expected Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should Use probability concepts and random variables as a tool to model

and solve practical problems with applications in Engineering.

PE-324 Power System analysis


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Course Description The course will provide students with essential knowledge in the

mathematical techniques to analyze power systems. The two primary aims are:

Steady-state analysis of power flow in power system networks. Transient analysis of short-circuit faults in power system

networks.Topics covered comprise: review of the basic concepts used in power system analysis: phasors, complex power, three phase systems and per-unit; introduction of equivalent circuit models for power system components including transformers, generators, transmission lines and loads; application of network matrices techniques and power flow analysis to study the steady-state and dynamic behavior of power systems; power system fault calculations including: symmetricalcomponents, symmetrical faults, and unsymmetrical faults; surge propagation during transients in power system; power system stability by introduction of swing equation, and a multi-machine system; power system protection principles; power system control and economic dispatch.

Expected Outcomes On completion of the course, the student should Demonstrate the ability to model power systems

1) convert a network one-line diagram into an impedance diagram

2) model transmission lines, transformers, generators, and loads3) model the tap-changing transformer4) model the dynamic generator using subtransient, transient,

and steady-state reactances

Analyze the power flow of a simple interconnected power system with multiple sources and loads. For this,1) apply the principles of Gauss-Siedel, Newton-Raphson, and

Decoupled power flow methods2) calculate the voltage profile, power injections, and line flows

of a network3) build the bus admittance matrix from network data and a

one-line diagram4) know and apply the power injection equation for networks5) know and apply the Jacobian matrix for the changes in the

active and reactive powers with respect to the changes in voltage magnitude and phase angle

Analyze the impact of short-circuit faults on the power network and make design changes to the network to control the fault currents.1) know and apply the method of symmetrical components to a

network2) calculate the fault currents, line flows, and voltage profile for

three-phase faults, single-line-to ground faults, double-line-to-ground faults, and line-to-line faults

3) know and apply the boundary conditions of unbalanced faults

4) build the bus impedance matrix from network data and a one-line diagram

5) apply the bus impedance matrix to fault analysis to compute the fault currents and voltage profile

Understand the dynamic principle of power systems and generators1) know the second-order dynamic equation of a generator2) Reduce the power system network to the generator buses

using the Ward equivalence method3) know and apply the equal area criterion to calculate the

critical clearing time of a faulted network4) know Euler’s method of solving a second order differential

equation to find the time-domain5) Solution of a multi-generator power system during and after

a fault disturbance

PE-325 Power Electronics


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Course Description

This course provides an introduction to power electronics and its applications. The course starts with coverage of modern power semiconductor devices, their characteristic, and drive circuit design. Topologies of power electronic circuits including single phase and three phase ac-dc rectifiers, ac-ac voltage controllers, dc-dc converters, and dc-ac inverters will be covered along with their control techniques. Applications of modern power electronic devices are also included with emphasis on switch mode and linear regulators

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Develop and quantify common performance objectives for power

electronic circuits. Develop simple power electronic converter topologies to meet certain

functional specifications. Analyze power electronic converter operation to develop design

guidelines for choice of switching devices and reactive elements

PE-311 Energy; Material and Manufacturing


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Course Description The aim of the course is to provide deep knowledge and understanding about engineering materials and manufacturing processes as well as an introduction to advanced process simulation software.The course includes the following topics:

Introduction to engineering materials and their application area Review of material properties of steel alloys, aluminium

wrought and cast alloys, magnesium alloys, composites and polymers.

Introduction to manufacturing processes Relationships between material selections and manufacturing

processes Overview of advanced process simulation software Economical and environmental aspects in relation to material

and process selections

Expected Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should Have an understanding of the relation between the micro

structural and mechanical properties of engineering materials. Have knowledge of how material properties may be tailored by

applying heat treatment and/ or thermo mechanical processes. Have knowledge and understanding of advanced manufacturing

technology relevant to industry Have an understanding of the complex interrelationships

between materials properties and manufacture processes to optimize properties, productivity and robustness and integrate materials behavior and materials processing relevant to a wide range of industrial sectors.

Have the ability to distinguish between the wide ranges of process simulation tools.

PE-416 Power System Protection


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Course Description

This is an introductory course on the fundamentals of power system protection. The main objective is to introduce current industry practices on how to protect the integrated power system by providing proper protection to individual components such as transmission lines, distribution feeders, transformers, and synchronous generators. System‐wide protection measures such as generation/load rejection schemes are also covered.

Expected Outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should Acquire knowledge of a power grid operating characteristics Acquire the ability to perform fault analysis using simulation

tools Learn how to protect major power system components such as

transmission lines, transformers and synchronous generators Learn how to minimize the risks of major system‐wide blackout

PE-414 Nuclear Power Systems


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Course Description

Nuclear Energy is a rich source of energy and is currently used for the power generation throughout the world. The course covers the different parts of the systems used for power production from nuclear energy, nuclear fuel cycle, designs of nuclear reactors in use as well as the designs proposed for future nuclear reactor, observed faults in nuclear systems, nuclear fuel supply and spent fuel management, energy & power calculations. Moreover the safety and disposal of nuclear wastes will also be discussed.

Expected Outcomes

Students will be able to understand the various aspects of nuclear power technology, working of nuclear reactor and power plants, security, safety and health issues related to nuclear power generation.

PE-420 Power Systems Operation and Control


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Course Description The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the main issues involved in electricity industry operation and control – that is, decisionMaking approaches and methods to meet industry objectives through appropriate operation of existing, in place, power system equipment. Industry operation and control will be discussed in the context of both traditional monopoly utility run power systems and the restructured market-based industries now becoming more common worldwide.Thus the course will explore the broader issue of electricity industry operation and control along with the traditional power system focus.

Expected Outcomes

On the completion of this course students will be able to

Develop equivalent circuits for a given power system for power flow analysis

Develop computer programs to perform power flow analysis on a power system

Define automatic generation control scheme on a power system and analyze generation control on a power system using simulation tools

Define generation dispatching on a power system and develop generation dispatching schemes using analysis packages,

Define real time monitoring requirements on a power system Define State Estimation problem and analyze state estimation of

a power system using analysis programs Define contingency analysis on a power system and perform

contingency studies using a power flow analysis program. Appreciate how electricity industry restructuring, technology

development and environmental concerns are changing the way in which power system operation and control is defined and undertaken

Apply basic conventional economic dispatch, unit commitment, hydro-scheduling, production costing, reliability assessment and operation planning techniques to simple electricity industry problems

Describe the implementation of power system operation and control in a restructured industry context including ancillary services, and energy spot and derivative markets

Documents

BS Power and Energy