Power Systems Analysis - 2022 entry
| MODULE TITLE | Power Systems Analysis | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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| MODULE CODE | ENGM029 | MODULE CONVENER | Dr Shuhang Shen (Coordinator) |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 12 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 10 |
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DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
Resilient electrical power systems are an essential part of the infrastructure essential for a modern society. This module will deepen your insights into steady-state power system operation and develop your skills in power system analysis. Hand calculations on a simple 3-bus power network will help you understand simulation-aided power flow calculation on a large interconnected power network. Symmetrical components will be used to calculate and analyse balanced and unbalanced faults in a power network. An important aspect of this module is the delivery style, a mixture of theoretical and practical lectures and simulation-based laboratory exercises.
AIMS - intentions of the module
This module aims to develop your understanding of power system operation and its analysis from multiple core engineering perspectives. On successful completion of this module, you will attain the capability to calculate power flows in large power systems by iterative numerical approaches and calculate fault currents using the symmetrical component approach. This module will increase your confidence in performing an independent assessment of the steady-state operational conditions associated with a power system.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Understand the principle of power system operation
- Proficiently use analytical measures to describe steady-state operation in a large interconnected network
- Apply iterative methods to manually calculate power flows in a simple network
- Use simulation software to calculate power flow in complex interconnected networks
- Understand different fault types in power system, and apply the symmetrical component method to build up the sequence networks and calculate the fault currents under symmetrical and asymmetrical fault conditions
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrate understanding of using mathematical approaches to solve engineering problems in power system
- Understand the engineering philosophy behind the control measures used in a power system and assess the practical limits of each solution
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
- Increase independent engineering thinking and develop the problem-solving skills for real-world engineering
- Be skilful in planning and implementing simulation-based validation work
- Perform data analysis and deliver a professional presentation of the results and conclusions
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
Fundamentals:
- Introduction: transmission and distribution networks, power system structure, generation and load profile;
- Analytical skills: phasor representation; active power P and reactive power Q; per-unit analysis; inductive and capacitive load; power quality; power factor
Power flow analysis:
- Basics of power flow: 3-bus power flow; bus classification (PQ, PV, slack); power flow equation
- Power flow in large system: admittance matrix; formulation; Gauss-Seidel method; Newton-Raphson method; power transfer capability; transmission losses; contingency analysis
- Control of power flow: FACTS device; change of tap changer; quadrature booster
Faults in power system:
- Symmetrical fault analysis: three-phase fault; fault level; short-circuit analysis
- Asymmetrical fault analysis: single-phase and two-phase faults; positive-, negative- and zero-sequence components; sequence network; sequence voltage, current and impedance
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 41 | Guided Independent Study | 109 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 24 | Lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 11 | Tutorials |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 6 | Laboratories |
| Guided independent study | 109 | Lecture and assessment preparation and associated reading |
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Quizzes | One for each major topic, (typically 2 hours of work) | 1-3, 5-7 | Self-assessment with solution answers |
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
| Coursework | 30 | Written Exams | 70 | Practical Exams |
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DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Written exam | 70 | 2 hours | 1-3, 5-7 | Exam marks |
| Coursework | 20 | 6-10 A4 sides | All | Written |
| Lab report | 10 | 3-6 A4 sides | All | Written |
DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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| Written exam (70%) | Written exam (2 hrs) | 1-3, 5-7 | August Ref/Def period |
| Coursework (20%) | Coursework (6-10 A4 sides) | All | August Ref/Def period |
| Lab report (10%) | Lab report 3 – 6 A4 sides | All | August Ref/Def period |
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Reassessment will be by coursework and/or written exam in the failed or deferred element only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 50%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Reading list for this module:
| Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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| Set | Grainger, J. & Stevenson, W. | Power Systems: Analysis and Design | McGraw-Hill Education | 1994 | ||
| Set | Weedy, B. M. | Electric Power Systems | 4th | Wiley | 1998 | |
| Set | Tleis, N. | Power Systems Modelling and Fault Analysis: Theory and Practice | 2nd | Elsevier | 2019 | |
| Set | Glover, J.D. and Sarma, M.S. | Power System Analysis and Design | Brooks-Cole/Thomson Learning | 2002 |
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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| CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No | |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Friday 17th December 2021 | LAST REVISION DATE | Wednesday 6th July 2022 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Power System Analysis, Power Flow, Fault Analysis |
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Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.
