Home
 

http://www.pakpressads.com/  

A brief introduction to Electrical Engineering

Basically an electrical engineer is a person trained in practical applications of the theory of electricity. Electrical engineering, sometimes referred to as electrical and electronic engineering, is a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. Electrical engineering may or may not be same as electronics engineering. Electrical engineering is considered to deal with the problems associated with large-scale electrical systems such as power transmission and motor control, whereas electronic engineering deals with the study of small-scale electronic systems including computers and integrated circuits. Alternatively, electrical engineers are usually concerned with using electricity to transmit energy, while electronic engineers are concerned with using electricity to transmit information.

Choosing electrical engineering could be interested for those who want to work in these areas, the job functions may vary based on the specialty. It can include

  • Design of telecommunication systems.
  • Operation of electric power stations.
  • The lighting and wiring of buildings.
  • The design of household appliances
  • The electrical control of industrial machinery.
  • Performing tests and evaluations.
  • Installation and training work (at office or in the field).
  • Customer support (whether it is a cell phone or an F-22 fighter).
  • Performance analysis of electrical instruments.
  • Research .
  • Satellite communications.
  • Troubleshooting and repair.

Sub decsiplines of electrical engineering are

  • Power
  • Control
  • Electronics
  • Microelectronics
  • Signal processing
  • Telecommunications
  • Instrumentation
  • Computers


Related disciplines of electrical engineering are

Mechatronics, which deals with automated manufacturing systems, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and various subsystems of aircraft and automobiles, for example.

Biomedical engineering which is concerned with the design of medical equipment, such as ventilators, MRI scanners and electrocardiograph monitors as well as mobile equipment such as cochlear implants, artificial pacemakers and artificial hearts.

 

Forward this site's link. The purpose of these pages is to guide our students in choosing electrical engineering for their career.