Carnegie Mellon University

Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Engineering

Course Information

18-864R4: Power System Expansion

Units:

6

Description:

This course will examine how the growth of electricity infrastructure is planned, evaluated, and sustained. Case studies will be selected from the spectrum of microgrids, rural grid extension, national reinforcement, and international tie-lines. Students will gain an overview of the delivery processes of electrification: planning, design, construction, maintenance, and economics. They will learn about the growth of electricity demand, cost aspects of generation and network planning, and how these impact reliability. They will also study the capabilities of available equipment for generation and transport. After completing this course, students will be able to contribute to developing the rationale, finance, technical design, and operational frameworks of new and growing power systems.


Last Modified: 2024-11-22 3:13PM

Semesters offered:

  • Spring 2025
  • Spring 2024
  • Spring 2023