
MSc Electrical Power Systems Engineering / Course details
Year of entry: 2023
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Course unit details:
Electrical Energy Systems
Unit code | EEEN60302 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT:
Structure of Electrical Energy Systems (6 hours)
- Transmission, Distribution and Industrial/Commercial Networks (3 hours)
- Transportation Systems (2 hours)
- Energy Storage (1 hour)
Basic analytical skills associated with an Electrical Energy System (15 hours)
- Per-unit system (2 hours)
- VA and V Phasors (2 hours)
- Real and Reactive Power (2 hours)
- Voltage control and tap changers (2 hours)
- 2-bus power flows (2 hours)
- Power quality and power factor (1 hour)
- Power vs Energy, includes peak, average and reactive power (1 hour)
- Load modelling (3 hours)
Components associated with an Electrical Energy System (9 hours):
- Power Transformers (3 hours)
- Lines and Cables (3 hours)
- Synchronous Generators (3 hours)
Aims
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in the current academic year and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.
The unit aims to:
Help the student understand the structure of electrical energy systems (both AC and DC) from the perspectives of a national grid, a distribution network, an industrial/commercial facility and a plane, ship or train transportation system. It introduces the components included within an electrical energy system, the models used to represent each component and the basic analytical techniques used to combine these component models into an electrical energy system. Models will include generators, power transformers, lines, cables, loads and power electronic devices; and analytical techniques will include per-unit system, phasors and power flow.
Learning outcomes
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to: | Developed | Assessed | |
ILO 1 | Describe the structure of electrical energy systems and be able to identify the major components associated with these systems and their functional performance. | Yes | Yes |
ILO 2 | Describe and analyse models of the components used in electrical energy systems. | Yes | Yes |
ILO 3 | Develop models of simple electrical energy systems using component models. | Yes | Yes |
ILO 4 | Use a range of modelling techniques relating to per-unit, power flow and power quality. | Yes | Yes |
ILO 5 | Develop appropriate models of individual power system components and have an understanding of the impact of each element on the overall performance of electrical energy systems. | Yes | Yes |
Teaching and learning methods
- Classical lectures using power point presentations
- Tutorial sessions with in class question and answer sessions as well as group discussions
- Online quizzes with instant results
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 20% |
Written exam | 80% |
Assessment task | Length | How and when feedback is provided | Weighting within unit (if relevant) |
Online quiz | 2 hours | Online and instantly | 20% |
Feedback methods
Online quiz: Online and instantly
Recommended reading
- Grainger and Stevenson, "Power System analysis", Wiley
- Gomez-Exposito, Conejo & Cañizares (eds.) Electric Energy Systems Analysis and Operation, CRC Press, 2009.
- Sarma, Glover & Overbye, Power System Analysis and Design – Si Version, 4th ed., Cengage Learning, 2009.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 30 |
Tutorials | 6 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 114 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Theodor Heath | Unit coordinator |