ELEC6027 - Power Distribution

Title:Power Distribution
Long Title:Electrical Power Distribution
Module Code:ELEC6027
  
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Fundamental
Field of Study: Electrical Engineering
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Module Delivered in 3 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: JOSEPH CONNELL
Module Author: SRETO BOLJEVIC
Module Description: This module provides the student with an understanding of the broad range of principles and practices underpinning industrial and commercial power distribution.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Outline and explain operational practices of MV/LV distribution system.
LO2 Describe and explain design and analysis techniques appropriate for MV/LV distribution system.
LO3 Describe and explain calculations procedure to determine the fault levels on MV/LV distribution system installations.
LO4 Describe and explain MV/LV distribution system protection design and operation.
LO5 Select suitable size of equipment employed by the MV/LV distribution system to facilitate variety of industrial and commercial premises.
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).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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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Co-requisites
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Distribution practice.
MV/LV distribution system operational practice. MV radial, ring and parallel systems. Switching operation of MV/LV distribution system. Earthing and protection system of MV/LV distribution system
Design and analysis techniques
Balance/Unbalance Three-phase system analysis. Per-unit system methods
Fault level
Fault calculations for MV/LV distribution systems. Effects of source and transformers and other distribution system components on fault level. Types of fault, switching transient, asymmetrical factor, motor contribution. MV/LV distribution system impedance.
MV/LV Protection System
MV/LV circuit breaker, MV/LV switchgear. Fault limitation and protection system coordination and discrimination.
MV/LV distribution system equipment selection
MV/LV distribution system equipment selection regarding: capacity, reliability,power quality, volt-drop and environmental conditions
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions distribution systems 1,2 20.0 Week 4
Short Answer Questions Fault levels, protection in MV/LV systems 3,4 20.0 Week 9
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,2,3,4,5 60.0 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.

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 Lecture material. 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Self directed learning. 4.0 Every Week 4.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Lecture material 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Study 4.0 Every Week 4.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Geoffrey Stokes 2003, Handbook of Electrical Installation Practice, 4th Ed., Blackwell [ISBN: 0.632.06002.6]
  • Electro-Technical Council of Ireland Limited 2008, National Rules for Electrical Installations, Fourth Ed., Electro-Technical Council of Ireland
  • Robert B. Hickey 2004, Electrical Engineer's Portable Handbook, Chapters 3,4,5, McGraw Hill [ISBN: 0071418202]
  • Stan Stewart 2008, Distribution Switchgear, Institution of Electrical Engineers [ISBN: 0852961073]
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Simens/Gunter S. Seip (Ed.) 2000, Electrical Installation Handbook, 3rd Ed., Willey [ISBN: 0.471.49435.6]
  • T. Davies 2006, Protection of Industrial Power Supplies., Newnes [ISBN: 0.7506.2662.3]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electrical Engineering 3 Mandatory