EEEN70119
Introduction to Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems
15
Variable teaching patterns
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
James Brooks
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5
<p>Structure of Electrical Energy Systems:</p><p>- Transmission and Distribution <br />- Renewables, & Energy Storage </p><p>Basic analytical skills associated with an Electrical Energy System:</p><p>- Per-unit<br />- VA and V Phasors <br />- Real and Reactive Power <br />- 2-bus power flows<br />- Power quality and power factor <br />- Power vs Energy, includes peak, average and reactive power</p><p>Components associated with an Electrical Energy System:</p><p>- Power Transformers <br />- Lines and Cable <br />- Synchronous Generators <br />- Load modelling <br />- Power Electronics, AC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters </p><p>Research Skills:</p><p>- Using academic search databases<br />- Evaluating quality of sources<br />- Causal diagrams</p>
<p>Structure of Electrical Energy Systems:</p><p>- Transmission and Distribution <br />- Renewables, & Energy Storage </p><p>Basic analytical skills associated with an Electrical Energy System:</p><p>- Per-unit<br />- VA and V Phasors <br />- Real and Reactive Power <br />- 2-bus power flows<br />- Power quality and power factor <br />- Power vs Energy, includes peak, average and reactive power</p><p>Components associated with an Electrical Energy System:</p><p>- Power Transformers <br />- Lines and Cable <br />- Synchronous Generators <br />- Load modelling <br />- Power Electronics, AC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters </p><p>Research Skills:</p><p>- Using academic search databases<br />- Evaluating quality of sources<br />- Causal diagrams</p>
<p>This unit aims to help the student understand the structure of electrical energy systems from the perspectives of a national grid, a distribution network, and an industrial/commercial facility. 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, phasors and power flow. It also introduces independent study of academic literature focusing on differences between national power systems and their methods of overcoming the challenges to reaching a sustainable system.</p>
<p>On successful completion of this course unit, students will be able to:</p><p>ILO1: Describe the process of generating, transporting, and consuming electrical energy, include the main components encountered and the flow of real and reactive power.<br />ILO2: Use equivalent circuits of common components or simple (non-branching) 2-bus systems to perform quantitative analysis of its steady state operation in both SI and per-unit for single phase and balanced three phase systems<br />ILO3: Calculate line and cable parameters from topology and datasheet values<br />ILO4: Find and use published literature to explain the reasons for various design differences between electrical power systems and appraise their consequences on the overall performance of the systems, focusing on their sustainable operation</p>
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<p>This unit is delivered entirely via part-time distance learning, including assessment. The unit runs for 10 weeks, with a total of 150h of student work. There are some fixed events, such as coursework deadlines, exams, and weekly tutorials but much of the course can be done at a pace that fits the student.</p><p>Each section consists of:<br />- An overview of the material, presenting the current learning objectives.<br />- Explanatory material (~3h of student activity/section) in the form of video lectures, papers/articles, the course text, and links to further resources.<br />- Exercises (~4h/ section). These are formative, with feedback given in the tutorial.<br />- Discussion (~2h/ section). Students are encouraged to discuss the exercises and material in the forums where tutors will facilitate peer learning, providing feedback/input if necessary.<br />- Tutorial (~1h/week). Student will video conference with their tutor in groups of 6-8 to discuss and give/receive feedback.</p><p>In addition to the planned activities there is also private study (~50h for the unit) consisting of:<br />- Revision<br />- Coursework<br />- Further practice<br />- Independent/further study</p>
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Other
50%
7
Oral assessment/presentation
50%
<p>Forum discussion (50%)</p><p>Video presentation (50%)</p><p> </p>
<p>Forum discussion - rubric, tutorials</p><p>Video presentation - written comments</p>
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<p>The core texts for the unit are:</p><p>• Grainger, John J., and William D. Stevenson. Power system analysis. McGraw-Hill, 2015. </p><p>• Glover, J. Duncan, Mulukutla S. Sarma, and Thomas Overbye. Power System Analysis & Design, SI Version. Cengage Learning, 2012.</p><p>• Von Meier, Alexandra. Electric power systems: a conceptual introduction. John Wiley & Sons, 2006.<br /> </p>
Lectures
30
Practical classes & workshops
40
Seminars
20
Tutorials
10
50