Module Details

Module Code: ELEC8015
Title: RE in Power Systems
Long Title: Renewable Energy in Power Systems
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the student with an understanding of the principles of operation of a large centrally generated electrical power system. The impact of distributed (embedded) generation from renewable energy technologies is then analysed.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise the architecture of a national electricity gid system
LO2 Contrast the potential benefits and difficulties regarding the integration of generators, using renewable energy sources,into a power system
LO3 Categorise the economic structures of electricity girds.
LO4 Distinguish between the operating charactoristics of various types of generators
LO5 Identify the role of the transformer in an integrated power system
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).
9078 ELEC6032 Electrical Principles 2
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Electrical Power Systems
Conventional and renewable generation systems. Advantages and disadvantages of centralised generation.Operation charactoristics of various generating stations (hydropower, thermal, nuclear). Transmission and distribution of electrical energy (types of power lines, substations, protection equipment)
Generators and Transformers
Ideal and Practical transformer operation. Factors impacting transformer temperature rise.Special transformers. Synchronous and Asynchronous generator charactorisation and operation. Synchronising to the grid.
Power Balance and Frequency Control
Demand Side Management, methods of controlling the output power from generators, Dynamic frequency control.
The economics of the electricity market
Total generation costs,Electricity trading, Tariffs, Economic optimization in Power Systems, Support mechanisms for renewable energy.
Power System Analysis
Single phase representation, Voltage control, apparent, active and reactive power flow,estimation of faults levels and ratings of protection equipment required. The need for grid reinforcement with embedded generation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
In class exam
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
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 of operation Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Théodore Wildi. (2006), Electrical machines, drives, and power systems, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, [ISBN: 0-13-196918-8].
  • Leon Freris, David Infield. (2008), Renewable energy in power systems, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, England, [ISBN: 978-0-470-01749-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 7 Mandatory