SER 108 - Inverters, Chargers and Storage Devices

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 1.50
Lab Hours: 3.00
This course will focus on the components used in conditioning the power generated to the various end-use applications. There will be a focus on systems that are on grid, off grid and hybrid. Students will work with batteries, inverters, controllers, grounding systems and pumping applications. This is an applied learning class.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 706 and SER 100
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Comply with the NEC (National Electrical Code) as it applies to inverters, chargers and storage devices.
Identify and explain the power curves ratios and methods of determining the amount of energy stored in a battery system.
Identify the battery styles and their strengths and weaknesses.
Examine the elements of solar power generation and the basic scientific principles regarding how electricity is inverted from DC-AC and rectified from AC-DC.
Identify and explain the different types of wiring and define their usage in a renewable energy system.
Examine the various meters and monitoring systems for use in renewable energy systems.
Demonstrate how to wire and fuse a combiner box.
Demonstrate how to wire and fuse a disconnect.
Successfully integrate grounding for any type of renewable energy system.
Identify trends, issues, and challenges of solar and wind installations.