| Title: | Electrical Power Systems |
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| Long Title: | Electrical Power Systems |
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| Field of Study: |
Electrical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
JOSEPH CONNELL |
| Module Author: |
SRETO BOLJEVIC |
| Module Description: |
This module is designed to introduce students to the concepts of electrical power systems in a range of applications and thereby develop an understanding of the relationship between power supply, power consumption, role of different power system components, power system operational safety and personal safety related to the power system operation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe the general characteristics of electrical power supplies and electrical loads . |
| LO2 |
Describe the different technology of electrical power generation. |
| LO3 |
Describe and explain the layout of national electrical power system. |
| LO4 |
Describe and explain the role of main electrical power system components. |
| LO5 |
Describe and explain the safety aspect related to electrical power system operation. |
| LO6 |
Describe and explain the dangers of electrical shock and evaluate practical protection method available. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
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. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Electrical Power System
General characteristics of electrical power system layout and operational characteristics such as voltage range, power flow, losses, protection and safety of power system operation.
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Electrical Power Generation
Electrical power generation technologies: Hydro, Steam, Nuclear, Wind, Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell. Generation technology operational reliability and environmental/economic efficiency.
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Electrical Power System Layout
Electrical power system layout: radial, ring and interconnected. Transmission/distribution operational voltage level.
National electrical power system layout. regulated and deregulated principle of power system operation.
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Components of Electrical Power System
General characteristics and role of main electrical power system components: power transformer, circuit breaker, cables, isolators, instrumentation and protection in power system operation.
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Reliability/Safety of Electrical Power System
Introduction to reliability and safety aspect of electrical power system operation regarding the continuity and quality of electrical power supply. Earthing system arrangement.
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Electrical shock
Direct and indirect contact. Consumers earthing, Loop impedance. Equipment bonding. RCD construction and operation. Alternative protection arrangements.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
Electrical Power System Concept, Operation, Components |
1,2,3,4 |
30.0 |
Week 7 |
| Essay |
Sample Topics: Power Generation, Layout of Power Systems, Methods of Power System Analysis |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 10 |
| 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 |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
50.0 |
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 |
Classroom theory + worked examples. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Demonstration |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classroom theory + Worked examples |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
3.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
3.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Stewen W. Blume 2007, Electrical Power System Basic, John Wiley & Sons, Inc [ISBN: 9780470129876]
- Digambar M. Tagare 2010, Electric Power Generation, John Wiley & Sons, Inc [ISBN: 9780470600283]
- Electro-technical Council of Ireland 2008, National Rules for Electrical Installations, ET101:2005, 4th Ed., all, ETCI Ireland
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Brian Scaddan IEng; MIIE (elec), 2011, Electrical Installation Work, Seventh Edition, 7th Ed., Newnes [ISBN: 978-0-08-096981-7]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: etci 2008, National rules for electrical
installations
, etci
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Module Delivered in
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