| Title: | RE in Power Systems |
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| Long Title: | Renewable Energy in Power Systems |
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| Field of Study: |
Electrical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MARTIN HILL |
| Module Author: |
KEVIN DAVIS |
| Module Description: |
This module provides the student with an understanding of the principles of operation of a large centrally generated electrical power system. The impact of distributed (embedded) generation from renewable energy technologies is then analysed. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Appraise the architecture of a national electricity gid system |
| LO2 |
Contrast the potential benefits and difficulties regarding the integration of generators, using renewable energy sources,into a power system |
| LO3 |
Categorise the economic structures of electricity girds. |
| LO4 |
Distinguish between the operating charactoristics of various types of generators |
| LO5 |
Identify the role of the transformer in an integrated power system |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Electrical Power Systems
Conventional and renewable generation systems. Advantages and disadvantages of centralised generation.Operation charactoristics of various generating stations (hydropower, thermal, nuclear). Transmission and distribution of electrical energy (types of power lines, substations, protection equipment)
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Generators and Transformers
Ideal and Practical transformer operation. Factors impacting transformer temperature rise.Special transformers. Synchronous and Asynchronous generator charactorisation and operation. Synchronising to the grid.
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Power Balance and Frequency Control
Demand Side Management, methods of controlling the output power from generators, Dynamic frequency control.
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The economics of the electricity market
Total generation costs,Electricity trading, Tariffs, Economic optimization in Power Systems, Support mechanisms for renewable energy.
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Power System Analysis
Single phase representation, Voltage control, apparent, active and reactive power flow,estimation of faults levels and ratings of protection equipment required. The need for grid reinforcement with embedded generation.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 30.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 70.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
In class exam |
1,2,5 |
30.0 |
Week 7 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,3,4,5 |
70.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Theory of operation |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self study |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Théodore Wildi 2006, Electrical machines, drives, and power systems, Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey [ISBN: 0-13-196918-8]
- Leon Freris, David Infield 2008, Renewable energy in power systems, John Wiley & Sons Chichester, England [ISBN: 978-0-470-01749-4]
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