Electrical Power Systems (H6103)
Electrical Power Systems
Module H6103
Module details for 2018/19.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Pre-Requisite
Electrical Machines & Power Electronics
Library
1 Glover JD, 2012. Power System Analysis and Design, Cengage Learning, 5th ed.
2 Weedy B, 2012. Electric Power Systems, Wiley, 5th ed.
3 Anaya-Lara, Olimpo, 2009, Wind energy generation modelling and control, Wiley
Module Outline
Power system structure, important aspects of power system operation, operating states. Complex power, the symmetrical three-phase system, per unit system.
Power system components, synchronous generators, power and control transformers, transmission lines, the characteristics of the loads, network analysis, voltages, currents and powers at sending and receiving ends.
Load flow analysis, power flow equations, numerical techniques, decoupled power flow algorithm.
Fault analysis, systematic short-circuit computations, unbalanced system analysis, symmetrical component theory.
Voltage and reactive power control, load frequency control, power system stability. Economic dispatch.
Power system economics. Embedded or dispersed generation, issues and technical impacts of embedded generation.
Introduction to smart grids and future power systems.
AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
SM1p SM2p SM3p SM4m EA1p ET2p
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
Acquired knowledge and skills at a level of a junior engineer working in a power company.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 10 | 67.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 33.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | ONLINE LECTURE | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | PRE-RECORDED CONTENT | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | ONLINE SEMINAR | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Simulation (SIM) | 1 hour | 11111111000 |
How to read the week pattern
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