Electric Power Generation Technology - Linn State Technical College

Electric Power Generation Technology from Linn State Technical College is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. As a society we take for granted that our electric power will run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so that we can have the food, clothing, homes, medical care, electronic devices and personal amenities we depend on. That's why medical facilities, financial institutions, power companies, grocery stores, and even residential homes are now using backup generators to maintain electric power in the event of a power outage. Power generators are also used to deliver temporary electric power to oil fields, chemical plants, mining sites, construction sites, movie sets, and shipping yards. As a result the demand for power generators has dramatically risen based on society's significant dependence on electric power. The Electric Power Generation Technology's (EPG) curriculum provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills needed to install, maintain, diagnose and service on-site power generation units. Electric power generators are used in a number of different scenarios including emergency standby power, prime power , co-generational power, or peak power . The program provides instruction in basic electricity, prime movers, motors, switchgears and governors. Students are exposed to the fundamentals of the electric grid and the impact of generators supporting the grid. The EPG program also contributes to the green economy by teaching students to work with solar and wind power equipment. Additionally, students are taught about different types of alternative fuels and their impacts on the environment. Biodegradable solvents and other products are used to help reduce water, air, and soil contamination. All students will have the opportunity to become certified through the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC). Employment opportunities for EPG graduates include but are not limited to power generation technician, technical sales consultant, industrial maintenance technician, field service technician, sales representative, or service manager. Program Mission The mission of the Electric Power Generation Technology program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in today's Electric Power Generation industry. Program Goals The goals of the program are to provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate: Electrical knowledge and skills needed to install, maintain, diagnose, and service electric power generators. Knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain, diagnose, and service multi-fuel engines and prime movers. Knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain, diagnose, and service motors, controls, switches, regulators, governors and generators/alternators as they relate to electrical power generation equipment. Critical thinking skills used in troubleshooting. Oral and written communications skills needed in the electric power generation industry. View more details on Linn State Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.