Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7024
Title: Power Modeling and Protection
Long Title: Power Modeling and Protection
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: This module introduces the analysis methods for electrical power transmission and distribution systems and the use of power system simulation tools.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the main elements of an electrical power system and the parameters needed to model those elements.
LO2 Construct simple system models in software to investigate performance under normal load and fault conditons and verify the results by hand calculations.
LO3 Use suitable software to investigate power system performance of larger networks under normal load and fault conditions. Analyse and evaluate the simulation results.
LO4 Utilise software in analysing protective measures for 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

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Indicative Content
Models for Power System Components
ABCD Parameter model for transmission lines. Nominal-T and Nominal-Pi models for medium length transmission lines. Fixed impedance loads, fixed power loads.
Transmission Control
Equivalent circuit parameters, control of voltage, power, reactive power, transmission line compensation, power electronic converters for transmission control.
Power System Evaluation
Assess the performance of a power system based on load flow and fault studies.
Protection of Transmission/Distribution Systems
HV/MV Transmission and Distribution Systems, network protection systems. Coordination of protective devices across networks.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Simulation of Transmission and Distribution Components and Systems
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Simulation and modelling of Transmission and Distribution Components and Systems
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Lecture + worked examples Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Software simulation of power systems Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Complete pre-lab hand calculations. Familiarisation with software. Review of lecture material. 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 Lecture + worked examples Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Software simulation of power systems Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Complete pre-lab hand calculations. Familiarisation with software. Review of lecture material. 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
  • Théodore Wildi. (2013), Electrical machines, drives, and power systems, International Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: 978-933251853].
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