Power and Energy Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Ordinary and partial differential equations; Laplace transforms; Fourier series; vector calculus; integral theorems, with engineering applications.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Introduction to thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, vapor power cycles, refrigeration cycles, and combined power cycles.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENRTECH 3TD3, MANTECH 3TF3

ENRTECH 4EP3 - Senior Engineering Project
3 unit(s)
A project that is based on the knowledge gained from previous semesters. Such a project involves research, design, development and implementation of a process.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 4CT3, 4PD3, 4PM3; or one of ENRTECH 4RE3, 4RT3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Fluid statics, flow in closed conduits, dimensional analysis and similarity, energy and Bernoulli’s equation, flow kinematics, hydraulic cross-sections, energy loss in piping system, fluid Machinery.
Three lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3TS3

ENRTECH 3EP3 - Power Systems and Electrical Machines
3 unit(s)
Basic electric circuits, basic electrical theorems, network analysis, phasors, three phase systems, transformers, motors, electric power generation, power plants components (transformers, motors, breakers, synchronous machines).
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 3IE3 - Industrial Electronics
3 unit(s)
Introduction to power electronic devices: diodes, transistors, triacs, SCRs, IGBTs. Electrical machines characteristics: motors, transformers. Power control circuits, solid state converter drives. Harmonics and filtering.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 3IN3 - Industrial Networks and Communication Systems
3 unit(s)
Corporate and industrial network standards; proprietary buses and protocols and interfaces; distributed I/O; drivers and devices and their implementation in PC and PLC based systems.
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 3MI3 - Measurements and Instrumentation
3 unit(s)
Transducers, logic circuits, basic electronic devices and their applications. Calculate/measure the input(s) and output(s) of various systems. Recognize, install and apply instruments within power plants.
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Principle concepts and theories of power distribution. Skills required to work at an industrial environment and/or power utilities (generation, transmission, distribution). Based on the Ontario Hydro system, a power flow computer program will be introduced.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 4CT3 - Control Theories
3 unit(s)
Formerly ENRTECH 3CT3
Basic control theories and their applications to power systems. Closed loop control systems for current, voltage, speed and position in the motor. Describe and evaluate variable speed drives. Calculation of system settings, component ratings, testing and troubleshooting procedures.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, ENGTECH 4MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Field concepts. Maxwells equations, integral and differential forms. Free space and guided wave propagation, transmission lines. Radiation from current elements.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENRTECH 4EP3

ENRTECH 4PD3 - Power System Analysis and Control
3 unit(s)
This course introduces the different types of operating constraints as encountered by power system operators and engineers during real time operation of interconnected power grids. For each type of operating constraint, the most common operating strategies and control measures will be discussed and analyzed.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3PD3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 4PM3 - Power Protection and Maintenance I
3 unit(s)
Various power devices such as relays, circuit breaker, power monitor, control devices and other components used in a power system protection. Other devices such as CTs, and Pts and substation hardware will also be covered.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3MI3, 3PD3, and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 4PP3 - Power Protection and Maintenance II
3 unit(s)
New generation of digital fault detection systems. Balanced faults, computer-based fault studies, symmetrical components and sequence networks, unbalanced short-circuit and open-circuit faults.
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 4PM3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Analyze and monitor power quality. Case studies for EMI/RFI related problems that are commonly encountered in commercial and industrial loads.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3PD3, and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 4RE3 - Fuel Cell, Geothermal and Biomass Power Generation
3 unit(s)
Outline the design, installation and commissioning of Bio-Mass, Fuel-Cells and Geothermal powered systems. The environmental and economical impacts of such technologies. Federal and provincial rules, regulations, and legislation.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3TD3, ENGTECH 4TF3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

ENRTECH 4RT3 - Renewable Power Generation from Wind, Solar and Hydro
3 unit(s)
Design, installation and commissioning of Solar, Wind and Hydro power plants. The environmental and economical impacts of such technologies, rules, regulations, federal and provincial legislation.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3TD3, ENGTECH 4TF3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Formerly GENTECH 1DM3
This course is a blend of hands-on and theoretical treatment on the subject of creating new technological product and service value in our society.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology

GENTECH 3EE3 - Engineering Economics
3 unit(s)
Costing methods for engineering designs and processes; minimum attractive rate of return, return sensitivities, time value of money, internal rates of return, payback period, amortization of equipment and capital cost allowance structures.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered online or in-person
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1EE3, 2EE3

3 unit(s)
The processes for bringing new technologies to market through business formulation and entrepreneurship.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2EN3

GENTECH 3FS3 - Financial Systems
3 unit(s)
The course focuses on departmental budget methodologies, understanding and interpretation of various financial statement components in terms of their relevance to managerial decision making.
Three lectures; one term;
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1FS3, 1FT3, 3FF3

GENTECH 3MP3 - Management Principles
3 unit(s)
The course examines fundamental management principles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of human resource management practices to engage people in attaining organizational goals.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered online or in-person
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology , Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3, 3OB3

GENTECH 3TC3 - Technical Communications
3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the best practices for essential written, spoken, and graphic communications used in technology workplaces. Emphasis is placed on how to conduct research, analyze information, and design communication materials that are succinct and customized to the readers’ needs.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology.

GENTECH 4EM3 - Legal and Regulatory Issues
3 unit(s)
This course is an introduction to the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that professional engineers and related professions must observe in the Province of Ontario.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology

GENTECH 4LM3 - Lean Thinking and Practices
3 unit(s)
The course focuses on lean thinking and approaches to enable the deployment and adaption of tools aimed at minimizing waste, removing non-value added activities, and pursuing incremental improvements across organizations.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4LT3

GENTECH 4PM3 - Project Management
3 unit(s)
Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3MT3, 3PM3

GENTECH 4SE3 - Technology Ethics and Sustainability
3 unit(s)
The course explores the social implications and environmental impacts of technologies and the ethical challenges they impose on technology professionals. Critical thinking skills and professional responsibility are examined using real-ethical dilemmas to help students develop a professional ethical identity that can be carried forward into their career.
Three lectures; one term; completely on-line with in-person exams
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.), Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 4EI3

3 unit(s)
Issues in the development of organizational strategy around technological and market imperatives, emphasizing the competitive mobilization of technical capabilities.
Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3FT3, 3SF3, 4FT3

3 unit(s)
Students are offered a selection of three to four emerging issues of the day as those issues relate to current and emerging technology and management technology practices. These topics could include supply chain management, ERP, knowledge management, 6 sigma methods, etc.
Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Energy Engineering Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology

0 unit(s)

Introduction to safety guidelines at McMaster University, acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
This course is evaluated on a Complete/Fail basis.
Web modules

Antirequisite(s): ART 1HS0, ENGINEER 1A00, ENG TECH 1A00, NURSING 1A00, SCIENCE 1A00
This requirement must be completed prior to the start of the first lab. Students who fail the quiz must reattempt it and will not be permitted in any course with a lab component or any Level II ART course until the requirement has been successfully completed.