2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5580M Electric Power Generation and Distribution
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Johannes Schiffer
Email: J.Schiffer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
In order to pass this module, students must obtain a mark of at least 40% in the final examination, as well as obtaining an overall mark of at least 50% for the module.Objectives
This module gives students an understanding of the various layers and components in modern electric power networks, of how power systems are operated in technical and economic terms as well as of the technological changes power systems will be facing in the years to come. The module has been designed specifically for the programme Engineering, Technology and Business Management MSc with the goal to provide students with the necessary knowledge to successfully engage in diverse positions in energy or energy-related areas.Syllabus
Principles of electric power generation: conventional energy sources (fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric), renewable energy sources (geothermal, wind, tidal, solar concentrator, photovoltaic, biofuels), turbine-based generation vs. thermoelectric generation, distributed generation.
Principles of electric power transmission and distribution: AC and DC power transmission systems, voltage levels in AC networks, high voltage grid infrastructure (transformers, converters, cables, switchgear), efficiency and power loss, protection and fault detection.
Traditional power system planning and operation: electricity grid systems; global grid models, European and National Grid, network operation, TSOs, DSOs and load profiles, control and communication networks for grid management, economics of electricity generation and distribution infrastructures, regulatory frameworks.
Current and future trends in power system operation - the path to the smart grid: grid-infrastructure, energy storage and electric vehicles, smart operation and flexible loads (microgrids, virtual power plants, smart homes), the role of ICT, market mechanisms, business models, smart meters.
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 seminarsMethods 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 moduleLast updated: 08/09/2016
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