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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Electrical Systems and Smart Grids | |||
| Reference | ENM283 | Version | 3 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | January 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module aims to establish a commendable knowledge base on the reliable energy mix of conventional and modern energy generation technologies within a digitalised electricity network leading to smart grids. The module provides critical understanding of the multidisciplinary aspect of smart grids with an insight into the role of the electrical system's different sectors including generation, transmission, distribution, communications and operation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically review the conventional and modern approaches in electricity generation, transportation, distribution and consumption while highlighting the impact of technological innovations on the electricity production, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 2 | Demonstrate significant understanding and develop skills in solving constrained problems and optimizations with the integration of renewable energies, different load types and demand response. |
| 3 | Demonstrate significant knowledge of the Smart Grid components, characteristics, benefits, challenges, standardization, communication, stakeholders and the economical aspect of its operation. |
| 4 | Critically analyse the prospects for energy storage in modern power systems. |
| 5 | Demonstrate critical understanding of Smart Grid Systems through critically evaluating them within the context of the environment, society and technology. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Basics of Power systems with an overview of its four main sectors: electricity generation, bulk transmission, distribution and the load demand. Demand response and demand management. Recent diversification of energy sources and modern distributed renewable energy generation. Distributed renewable generation and challenges associated with its grid-integration necessitating the transition to smart grids. Prospects for energy storage and the potential of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies into modernized power systems. Introduction to the smart grids' components, benefits and limitations of its operation. Smart grids wide area measurement and communication. The application of information and communications technology (ICT) to provide a secure, reliable and resilient service within a competitive market. Smart grids security and standardization. Smart Grids economics and market operation with smart policies to match its smart capabilities. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered on campus full time and online via distance learning. The module is taught through lectures and lab sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 100 |
| 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 | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Report. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. 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 | B | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | D | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | JONES, L.E., 2017. Renewable energy integration: practical management of variability, uncertainty, and flexibility in power grids. Academic Press. |
| 2 | KETCHLEDGE, James A., 2015, Successful Smart Grid Implementation, PennWell |
| 3 | JAYAWEERA D.,2016, Smart power systems and renewable energy system integration, Springer. |
| 4 | ATUR, V. and KENNEDY, D., 2004. Review of electricity supply and demand in Southeast Europe (No. 17). World Bank Publications. |
| 5 | KARAMPELAS P., EKONOMOU L., 2016, Electricity distribution : intelligent solutions for electricity transmission and distribution networks, Springer. |
| 6 | RASHID, M.H., 2015. Electric Renewable Energy Systems. Academic Press. |