Electrical Power Systems (H6103)
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Electrical Power Systems
Module H6103
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Pre-Requisite
Electrical Machines & Power Electronics
Module Outline
This module covers all the major concepts that are required to gain a good understanding of modern electrical power networks, as well as their operation. The module also involves practical work using simulation software that is well-known in the industry, as well as hands-on laboratory work. Topics normally include the following:
• Power system structure, important aspects of power system operation, complex power, the symmetrical three-phase system, per unit system.
• Power system components, synchronous generators, transformers, transmission lines, the characteristics of the loads, voltages, currents and powers at sending and receiving ends.
• Voltage and reactive power control, the relationship between frequency and power, as well as interconnectors.
• Load flow analysis, power flow equations, admittance matrix, numerical techniques, iterative power flow algorithm.
• Fault analysis, systematic short-circuit computations, unbalanced system analysis, symmetrical component theory, power system reliability.
• Basics of power system stability, cascading failures and resilience.
• Economic dispatch and optimal power flow.
• Renewable energy basics (solar, wind and other renewables).
• Introduction to smart grids and future power systems.
The module addresses the AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C3/M3, C4/M4, C5, M5, C6/M6, C7, M7, C9/M9, C10/M10, C11/M11, C12/M12, C14/M14, C15/M15
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 learning outcomes
Apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects and analysis on electrical power systems.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to use analytical methodologies and tools to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions about, and in formulating design of, electrical power systems.
Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions in written form.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 8 | 16.67% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 16.67% |
| Report | T1 Week 10 | 50.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 7 | 16.66% |
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 | Practical | 2 hours | 00000011000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000100000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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