Module Details
| Module Code: |
ELEC6027 |
| Title: |
Electrical Power Distribution
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Long Title:
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Electrical Power Distribution
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5220 - Electrical Engineering
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| Module Description: |
This module covers the broad range of principles and practices underpinning industrial and commercial power distribution. It also examines aspects of electrical distribution system planning and design considerations beyond the usual analytical, qualitative and quantitative analysis to emphasize the overall economical/environmental impact of the power distribution design.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Outline and explain the operational practices in low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) distribution systems. |
| LO2 |
Analyse MV/LV electrical distribution systems to determine optimal current flow, possible fault current level and adequate control/protection systems. |
| LO3 |
Outline the integration procedures for distributed/renewable generation technologies and their impact on the MV/LV electrical distribution system operation. |
| LO4 |
Select suitable types/sizes of MV/LV electrical distribution system equipment to facilitate a variety of industrial, commercial and residential premises. |
| LO5 |
Discuss the benefits derived from an operational transition from traditional MV/LV electrical distribution systems to smart MV/LV systems with high penetration of consumers and electrical vehicles. |
| 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).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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MV/LV Electrical Distribution System Design and Operational Practices
MV radial, ring, parallel and interconnected systems. System switching, substation selection/installation and operation. Earthing and protection.
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MV/LV Electrical Distribution System Design and Analysis Techniques
Balance/Unbalanced three-phase system analysis, power factor correction, per-unit system methods.
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Fault Current Level in MV/LV Electrical Distribution Systems
Calculations based on the effects of power sources, transformers and other system components such as cables, busbars and circuit breaker on fault current level in electrical power distribution systems. Types of fault: switching transients, asymmetrical factors, contribution of electric motors, and MV/LV distribution system impedance.
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MV/LV Electrical System Component Selection
Capacity, reliability, power quality, voltage drop and environmental/safety conditions. Circuit breakers and switchgear. Fault current limitation, protection system coordination and discrimination.
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Smart MV/LV Electrical Power Distribution Systems
Impact of smart grid operational concepts on MV/LV electrical distribution systems under the headings of voltage profile, fault current level, power quality, reliability, greenhouse gas emissions and economic performance.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of course material, preparation for exams. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory and worked examples |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of course material, preparation for exams. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Thomas Allen Short. (2018), Electric Power Distribution Handbook, 2nd. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781466598669].
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Turan Gonen. (2014), Electrical Power Distribution Engineering, 3rd. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781482207002].
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Qinag Yang, Thing Yang, Wie Li. (2018), Smart Power Distribution Systems, 1st. Academic Press, [ISBN: 9780128121542].
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Electro-Technical Council of Ireland Limited. (2008), National Rules for Electrical Installations, Fourth. Electro-Technical Council of Ireland.
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Stan Stewart. (2008), Distribution Switchgear, Institution of Electrical Engineers, [ISBN: 0852961073].
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T. Davies. (2006), Protection of Industrial Power Supplies., Newnes, [ISBN: 0.7506.2662.3].
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