ELT1030 Conversion & Distribution

Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students experiment and work with principles of electrical energy conversion and distribution.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to basic hand tools, a multimeter and related resources.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify and describe methods of converting nonrenewable and renewable sources of energy into electricity
- 1.1 build and/or operate one energy conversion system that produces electricity using chemical, light, heat and/or mechanical energy forms
2 construct an electrical distribution system
- 2.1 describe electrical power distribution systems from source to consumer
- 2.2 wire common lighting and communication circuits
  - 2.2.1 breadboarding (low voltage)
  - 2.2.2 switches, lights, plugs, bells, buzzers, etc.
- 2.3 test circuits for continuity and function
3 demonstrate how mechanical, chemical, light and heat energy can be converted into electrical energy
- 3.1 identify and describe how energy is converted into electricity in a:
  - 3.1.1 wet/dry cell
  - 3.1.2 photovoltaic cell
  - 3.1.3 thermocouple
  - 3.1.4 generator/alternator
  - 3.1.5 piezoelectric crystal
4 determine the cost efficiency, practicality and environmental impact of producing electricity from various sources of energy
- 4.1 research issues related to electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems including:
  - 4.1.1 cost efficiencies
  - 4.1.2 environmental impact of fossil fuel, hydro-electric and nuclear power plants
  - 4.1.3 conventional (fossil fuel) versus nonconventional (tidal, solar, wind) sources
- 4.2 report on issues related to energy efficiency and conservation
- 4.3 identify specific applications of energy conversion used in personal life
5 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 5.1 identify and follow safety procedures in a home/laboratory
6 demonstrate basic competencies
- 6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 6.1.1 communicate
  - 6.1.2 manage information
  - 6.1.3 use numbers
  - 6.1.4 think and solve problems
- 6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 6.2.2 be responsible
  - 6.2.3 be adaptable
  - 6.2.4 learn continuously
  - 6.2.5 work safely
- 6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 6.3.1 work with others
  - 6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 7.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices