2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC5580M Electric Power Generation and Distribution

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Johannes Schiffer

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ...

- demonstrate an understanding of the key engineering principles involved in electric power generation, transmission and distribution
- explain the technological challenges which must be addressed to meet rising energy demands and environmental protection targets;
- explain the manufacturing solutions proposed or under development to address technology issues, and explain how solutions must be adapted to match local profiles of energy sources.
-discuss the economic and commercial drivers prevalent in the industry.

Syllabus

Principles of electric power generation. Energy sources (fossil fuels, biofuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, tidal, solar concentrator, photovoltaic). Turbine-based generation vs. thermoelectric generation. Generation efficiency.
Principles of electric power transmission and distribution. High voltage grid infrastructure: transformers, converters, cables, switchgear. Efficiency and power loss. Electricity grid systems; global grid models; grid loading, protection, fault detection and management; control and communication networks for grid management. Smartgrid and microgrid technologies. Economics of electricity generation and distribution infrastructures. Regulatory frameworks.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	18	1.00	18.00
Seminar	4	1.00	4.00
Private study hours			128.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Advance reading of lecture notes and related literature.
Background reading and preparation for seminars.
Preparation for the essay.
Revision for exam.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Via group seminars

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Essay	30.00
Presentation	Presentation in group seminar	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	3 hr	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 17/08/2015

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