Energy Technology (ENE) at Southside Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- ENE 100 - Conventional and Alternate Energy Applications
- Provides an overview of hydroelectric, coal, and nuclear energy production methods and renewable solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell technology. A complete system breakdown of conventional power production methods, efficiency, and sustainability when compared with solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell applications.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 176 or instructor approval.4 credits - ENE 104 - Energy Industry Fundamentals
- Provides a broad understanding of the electric and natural gas utility industry and the energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. Covers business models, regulations, types of energy and their conversion to useable energy such as electric power, how generated power is transmitted and distributed to the point of use, emerging technologies, and the connection to careers in the energy industry.Lecture 4-5 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
4-5 credits - ENE 108 - Intro to Data Center Operations
- Provides the foundational aspects of data center fundamentals, data center compliance, operations, and physical infrastructure. Introduces mission critical operations as they apply to data centers. Teaches students the physical components of a data center, its interoperability, and the usage of data center equipment in a simulated data center environment.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ENE 120 - Solar Power - Photovoltaic and Thermal
- Studies the production and conversion of electrical energy from modular to grid power systems. Covers the storage of energy, thermal solar capture, and storage for residential and commercial applications. Covers energy conversion and storage equipment based on size and efficiency.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ELE 157 or equivalent.4 credits - ENE 208 - Critical Site Operations
- Provides a complete overview of a data center such as power systems, communications systems, cooling systems and fire and intrusion detection systems. Introduces commissioning and decommissioning concepts as they apply to data centers. Provides hands-on experience through laboratory exercises.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENE 1083 credits - ENE 228 - Building Automation & Energy Management Systems
- Introduces building automation and energy management systems. Studies how building systems HVAC, lighting, security systems, and alternative energy--can communicate through a network of intelligent control devices. Emphasizes how these controlling devices work together in common automation.Lecture 2-3 hours, Lab 2-3 hours, Total 4-6 hours per week
3-4 credits
