Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6005
Title: Electrical Power Systems
Long Title: Electrical Power Systems
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to introduce students to the concepts of electrical power systems in a range of applications and thereby develop an understanding of the relationship between power supply, power consumption, role of different power system components, power system operational safety and personal safety related to the power system operation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the general characteristics of electrical power system layout and operational practices in traditional and deregulated/smart electrical power systems.
LO2 Distinguish between the general characteristics of different technologies regarding electrical power: generation, transmission and consumption.
LO3 Discuss the role of the main electrical power system components and the methods used in electrical power system operational analysis.
LO4 Explain reliability and the technical/environmental/economic aspects relating to electrical power system operation.
LO5 Describe and explain the safety aspects of electrical power system operation and evaluate practical methods available to mitigate safety concerns.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Electrical Power Systems
General characteristics of electrical power system layout and operational characteristics such as voltage range, power flow, losses, protection and safety of power system operation. National electrical power system layout. Regulated, deregulated and smart principles of power system operation.
Electrical Power Generation/Transmission/Consumption
Electrical power generation technologies: hydro, steam, nuclear, wind, photovoltaic, fuel cell, operational reliability and environmental/economic efficiency. Electrical power consumption: technical/environmental /economic characteristics and their impact on electrical power system operation.
Components and Methods of Electrical Power System Analysis
General characteristics and role of main electrical power system components: power transformer, circuit breaker, cables, isolators, instrumentation and protection. Electrical power system analysis such as: power flow, faults, stability and power quality utilisation in electrical power system operational management.
Electrical Power System Analysis
Electrical power system analysis regarding the cost of electrical power system operation, greenhouse gas emissions and continuity/reliability. Introduction to the reliability aspects of electrical power system operation including continuity and quality in an electrical power supply.
Safety of Electrical Power System Operation
Introduction to the safety aspects of electrical power system operation including: electric shock, type of electric shock and evaluation of practical protection methods available/utilized to prevent electric shock such as an earthing system arrangement. Direct and indirect contact. Consumer earthing. Loop impedance. Equipment bonding. Residual Current Device (RCD) construction and operation. Alternative protection arrangements.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Concept, operation, components of an electrical power system.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Sample topics: Power Generation, Layout of Power Systems, Methods of Power System Analysis. Length of the essay document is up to 2000 words.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and worked examples. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Introduction to operational characteristics of electrical power system components Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review course material, preparation of report. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and worked examples Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Introduction to operational characteristics of electrical power system components Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review course material, preparation of report. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stewen W. Blume. (2016), Electrical Power System Basic for the Nonelectrical Professional, 2. Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781119180197].
  • Digambar M. Tagare. (2011), Electric Power Generation, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, [ISBN: 9780470600283].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ebrahim Vaahedi. (2014), Practical Power System Operation, IEEE Press Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118394021].
  • Electro-technical Council of Ireland. (2008), National Rules for Electrical Installations, ET101:2005, 4th. all, ETCI, Ireland.
  • Brian Scaddan IEng; MIIE (elec),. (2018), Electrical Installation Work, Ninth Edition, 9th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780367023348].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_EMTEF_6 Certificate in Maintenance Technology Fundamentals 1 Mandatory