Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7014
Title: Power Engineering
Long Title: Power Engineering
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: In consideration of the increasing integration of distributed/renewable generation and emerging smart grid technologies, this module examines the principles of power system operation/management control and provides a comprehensive foundation for related topics including analysis techniques, transmission line parameters, transformer modeling, power system stability, faults and system protection.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Utilise the concepts behind system analysis in traditional and deregulated/smart electrical power systems.
LO2 Analyse the operational behavior of electrical power systems under normal and fault conditions. Define the concepts and principles underlying the operation and application of electrical power system protective/control relaying.
LO3 Discuss the technical, environmental and economic operational constraints on traditional and deregulated/smart electrical power systems.
LO4 Outline the concepts and principles in the operation and management of deregulated electrical power systems with high penetration of distributed/renewable generation technologies.
LO5 Analyse and quantify power quality in traditional and emerging electrical power systems.
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

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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Indicative Content
Power System Analysis Techniques
Three-phase star/delta balanced/unbalanced systems analysis. Per-unit and symmetrical component method, per-unit impedance system diagram.
Normal/Fault States of Power Systems
Short circuit condition: state of power system before and after fault events. Protection/control/mitigation actions appropriate to fault occurrence.
Electrical Power System Operational Constraints
Analysis including voltage drop, transmission/distribution capacity, losses, greenhouse gas emission and costs of generation/transmission/distribution.
Electrical Power System Control
Protection/control/automatic switching components; setting/coordination/selectivity for safe/optimal operation of traditional and emerging electrical power systems. Protective system component and layout, setting coordination and selectivity. Automatic switching control.
Power Quality in Electrical Power Systems
Evaluation/mitigation of possible events such as voltage and frequency variation, harmonics, transients, and their impact on power quality.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of system analysis competence through laboratory-based assignments; utilization of software packages such as Excel/Matlab and reporting.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
System analysis concepts under normal and fault conditions and application of protective/control relaying.
Assessment Type Non-MTU Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
In class examination of course material
No End of Module Formal 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 Lab-based demonstrations, competence in assignments, industrial visits, and reports on these activities (4-5 pages). Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material, resources, preparation of lab assignments and 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 Lab-based demonstrations, competence in assignments, industrial visits, and reports on these activities (4-5 pages). Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture material, resources, preparation of lab assignments and 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
  • P.S. Murty. (2017), Power System Analysis, 2nd. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 9780081011119].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • C.L. Wadhwa. (2017), Electrical Power System Analysis, 7th. New Academic Science, [ISBN: 9781781831014].
  • Muhamed E. El-Hawary. (2008), Introduction to Electrical Power Systems, Latest. [ISBN: 9780470408636].
  • Clive Maxfield, John Bird, Tim Williams, Walt Kester, Dan Bensky. (2008), Electrical Engineering Know It All, Latest. Newnes, [ISBN: 9781856175289].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 6 Mandatory