Course unit details:
Interfacing clean energy systems
Unit code | EEEN60402 |
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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 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT
The unit introduces technology which sits between the energy generation device (solar cell, turbine etc.) and the distribution system and includes interfacing to high-efficiency loads. The unit will give an overview of the structure, function and applications of electrical energy conversion systems, allowing students to select technology and undertake top level design and performance calculations.
Power Electronic Converters
Three main classes of power electronic converter (AC/AC, DC/DC, AC/DC); components, operational principles and steady-state characteristics, limitations, efficiency, control of systems; system modelling.
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Motor, generator and actuator technologies, characteristics and efficiency; generator, drive and actuator control and optimisation; effect of typical end-user applications.
Energy Interfacing
Interfacing to renewable energy sources; interfacing to cleaner technologies; full-system energy flows to/from supply and to/from loads; selection of technologies and configurations; system modelling and control; case studies of energy efficiency enhancement; energy storage, system reliability and condition monitoring.
Laboratory Exercises
A practical laboratory looking at power electronic converters.
Pre/co-requisites
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Introduction to Power Systems | EEEN60401 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Solar Energy Technologies | EEEN60421 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
The unit aims to: Provide students with an understanding of techniques to connect renewable energy sources and clean technology loads with power transmission systems, allowing systems to be integrated at the design stage, and introduce students to the energy conversion components, systems and control techniques involved.
Learning outcomes
ILO 1 - Explain control strategies for energy conversion systems, making appropriate allowances for practical limitations. [Developed] [Assessed]
ILO 2 - Apply methods to construct and evaluate the performance of integrated energy conversion systems. [Developed] [Assessed]
ILO 3 - Identify high-efficiency end-user systems. [Developed]
ILO 4 - Interpret laboratory based measurements on energy conversion systems. [Developed] [Assessed]
ILO 5 - Select appropriate technology and configurations for clean energy systems. [Developed] [Assessed]
ILO 6 - Summarise the technology and characteristics of power electronic converters and electrical machines for the interfacing of energy systems. [Developed] [Assessed]
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures with power point, tutorials, laboratory exercise
Assessment methods
Examination
Duration: 3 hours
The examination forms 80% of the overall unit assessment
Course Work
A practical laboratory looking at power electronic converters.
The course work forms 20% of the overall unit assessment and is based on a laboratory report.
Feedback methods
Examination - feedback is given after the appropriate examination board.
Lab and coursework assignments - feedback is given via the e-learning platform, normally within three weeks of the submission deadline.
Recommended reading
- Power Electronics Handbook by Rashid, Muhammad H. Elsevier Science, 2017. ISBN: 9780128114087
- Power electronics: converters, applications, and design by Mohan, Ned. John Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN: 9781615836345
- Feedback systems: an introduction for scientists and engineers by Åström, Karl J. Princeton University Press, 2008. ISBN: 9786612607967
- Electric motors and drives: fundamentals, types, and applications, by Hughes, Austin. Elsevier/Newnes, 2006. ISBN: 9780080522043
- Photovoltaic Systems Engineering, Fourth Edition by Messenger, Roger. CRC Press, 2017. ISBN: 9781498772785
- Heat transfer by Winterton, R. H. S. Oxford University Press, 1997. ISBN: 0198562977
- Introduction to electrical power systems by El-Hawary, M. E. IEEE Press, 2008. ISBN: 9780470411377
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 32 |
Practical classes & workshops | 3 |
Tutorials | 8 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 107 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Mike Barnes | Unit coordinator |
Theodor Heath | Unit coordinator |