Study information

Power Systems Analysis - 2025 entry

MODULE TITLEPower Systems Analysis CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENGM029 MODULE CONVENERDr Shuhang Shen (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 12 0 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 25
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. Emphasis will be on the optimisation of the power system benefits in implementing economic dispatch and optimal power flow. 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, be able to determine an optimal and economic dispatch of a power system and understand the criticalness of power system faults. 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)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. Understand the principle of power system operation and different fault types in power system (M4)

  2. Proficiently use analytical measures to describe steady-state operation in a large, interconnected network and apply iterative methods to manually calculate power flows in a simple network (M1)

  3. Use simulation software to calculate power flow in complex interconnected networks and perform economic dispatch of generation subject to network constraints (M3)

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of using mathematical approaches to solve engineering problems in power system (M2)

  2. Understand the engineering philosophy behind the control measures used in a power system and assess the practical limits of each solution (M3)

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

  1. Enhance independent engineering thinking while fostering effective teamwork and collaboration, and develop the problem-solving skills for real-world engineering challenges (M2, M16)

 

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:

 Power System Fundamentals:

  • Basic circuit analysis techniques used in power system

  • Phasor representation of AC

  • Active power P and reactive power Q

  • Single phase power vs three phase power

Power Flow Analysis:

  • Per unit system

  • Admittance matrix

  • Basics of power flow: 3-bus power flow; bus classification (PQ, PV, slack); power flow equation

  • Power flow in large system:  formulation; Gauss-Seidel method; Newton-Raphson method; power transfer capability; transmission losses; contingency analysis

Operation of Modern Power Systems:

  • ​Basics of power system economics; objective functions; power system constraints; optimisation problem; economic dispatch; optimal power flow; solution to economic dispatch and optimal power flow

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 40 Guided Independent Study 110 Placement / Study Abroad 0
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 10 Tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 6 Laboratories
Guided independent study 110 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
N/A      

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 40 Written Exams 60 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Written exam 60 2 hours 1, 2, 4, 5 Exam marks
Coursework 20 6-10 A4 sides All Written
Lab report 20 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
Written exam (60%) Written exam (2 hrs, 60%) 1-3, 5-7 Referral/Deferral period
Coursework (20%) Coursework (6-10 A4 sides, 20%) All Referral/Deferral period
Lab report (20%) Lab report (3-6 A4 sides, 20%) All Referral/Deferral 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

Web-based and electronic resources:

  • ELE

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
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
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 22nd March 2024 LAST REVISION DATE Tuesday 27th May 2025
KEY WORDS SEARCH Power System Analysis, Power Flow, Fault Analysis

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.