Module Details

Module Code: ELEC8011
Title: Power Systems & Machines
Long Title: Power Systems & Machines
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module examines current theory and practice in relation to the design and operation of power equipment as used in electric power systems. It outlines how power systems are designed, modelled and analysed during the planning phase and how they behave under normal and abnormal conditions. The equipment includes transformers, transmission lines and protective systems in the context of traditional power systems and also in relation to developments in renewable energy, deregulated generation and distribution.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline in detail the structure and operation of the main components of an electrical power system, i.e. the synchronous generator, the power transformer and the transmission/distribution system.
LO2 Perform numerical and phasor analysis to evaluate the constructional and operational characteristics of the main power system components.
LO3 Perform operational analysis of a transmission and distribution system at various voltage levels, e.g. HV/MV/LV, using system analysis software.
LO4 Quantify load dispatch characteristics for transmission and distribution losses and for the enhancement of power supply operational reliability including safety, continuity, environmental and economic aspects both in traditional and deregulated/smart electrical power systems.
LO5 Perform numerical and phasor analysis into the compositional characteristics of a sub-station and its power system protection.
LO6 Write technical report that analyse an electrical power network configuration with high penetration of distributed generation to a high professional standard based on results obtained by Electrical Power System analysis software.
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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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Review of Electrical Power Systems
Definitions, characteristics influencing generation, transmission and distribution, sources of energy, types of energy conversion.
Components of Electrical Power Systems
Construction and operational analysis of the synchronous generator and power transformer. Design, specification, testing, commissioning and maintenance of electrical power systems.
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power
Construction and operational analysis of a transmission and distribution system using software.
Protection in Electrical Power Systems
Operational characteristics of protection devices employed to protect and monitor the operation power system components.
Sub Stations in Electrical Power Systems
Construction and operation of sub-stations including design, specification, testing, commissioning, maintenance and operation.
Load Dispatch
The concept of load dispatch in terms of economic and environmental performance, optimality, supply side and demand side options, system reliability.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Power system components, structure, operation and characteristics.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Report up to 22 pages on a software-based problem solving assignment in an electrical power system.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
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 2.00 2
Lab Contact Power system analysis software. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for reports. 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 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Power system analysis software. Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes, resources, preparation for reports. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Allen J. Wood , Bruce F Wollenberg, gerald B Sheble. (2013), Power generation and Control, Third. Wiley - Interscience, [ISBN: 13:978-0471790556].
  • Theodore Wildi. (2014), Electrical Machine Drives and Power Systems, 6th. Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 9781292024585].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John J. Grainger, William D. Stevenson, JR. (2016), Power System Analysis, 2nd. McGraw-Hill Inc, [ISBN: 101259008355].
  • P.C. Sen. (2013), Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 3rd. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9781118078877].
  • Toshihisa Funabashi. (2017), Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in Power System Implementation Operation and Control, 1st. Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, [ISBN: 978128032121].
  • John D. McDonald. (2012), Electrical Power Sub-stations Engineering, 3rd. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781439856383].
  • Muhamed Rashid. (2015), Electric Renewable Energy System, Latest. Academic Press, [ISBN: 9780128006368].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 8 Mandatory