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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Electrical Power and Energy Systems | |||
| Reference | EN3561 | Version | 7 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to assess the operation and control of electrical power and energy systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain how electrical energy is produced, supplied and traded. |
| 2 | Analyse the operation of synchronous generators and power systems under normal steady state and short circuit operating conditions. |
| 3 | Explain the principles of control of power, reactive power, voltage and frequency for synchronous generators and power supply systems. |
| 4 | Demonstrate understanding of power systems under different operating conditions in a case study. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Electrical energy production, conventional and modern approaches, energy sources used for electrical generation. Power system operation, matching of supply and demand, energy trading. Basic components of electrical power systems, generation, power transformers, lines and cables, circuit breakers, loads. Representation using single-line diagrams and the per-unit system, steady-state and short circuit analysis. Synchronous generator operation, equivalent circuit, phasor diagrams; operation on infinite busbars. Control of real power and frequency, control of reactive power and voltage. Introduction to embedded (distributed) generation. Introduction to High Voltage DC transmission and DC grids. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture-based course supplemented with tutorial sessions and student-centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 42 | 42 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 108 | 108 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Class based quizzes. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 30% and C2 is worth 70%. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | F | F | F | F | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Electrical Power (EN2560) or equivalent is a prerequisite. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | WEEDY, B.M. and CORY, B.J., 2012. 5th ed. Electric Power Systems. Chichester: Wiley |
| 2 | GLOVER, J. D.SARMA, M. S.and OVERBYE,T.J., 2011. Power System Analysis and Design. 5th ed. New York: Nelson Engineering |
| 3 | HARRISON, J. A., 1996. The Essence of Electric Power Systems. London: Prentice-Hall |