NG2S854 - Power Systems Verification 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2024 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Power Systems Verification | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | Rob Locke, Eurfyl Davies, Ian Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2024 |
Module Aims
To provide students with a knowledge and an understanding of the operation of electrical power systems in the fields of Lighting Technology and Live Event Technology
Content Summary
A.C. circuits – Reactance and impedance. Power factor and power factor improvement. Power and power measurement. Tariffs. \\u2028\\u2028Three-phase systems – Overview of energy sources and of the power supply system. Overview of the generation of a three-phase voltage. Star and delta connected loads. Study of three-wire and four-wire systems. \\u2028\\u2028Emergency power supplies – battery systems, standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies. Emergency lighting circuits. \\u2028\\u2028Electrical distribution - The power transformer: construction, principles of operation. Radial and ring systems. Cables: types, construction, electrical characteristics, ratings. \\u2028\\u2028Protection - Switches, fuses, overload protection, circuit breakers (including residual current), relays and contactors, discrimination. Fault currents. \\u2028\\u2028Study of practical lighting and power distribution circuits. \\u2028\\u2028Codes and Standards.
A working understanding of BS7979 \\\"Installation of Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and Related purposes\\\" and the requirements for such installations. Be able to design and deploy electrical systems using temporary power equipment. Sound understanding of the verification of systems as appropriate and safe.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the general operating principles of electrical power systems. |
| LO2 | Be able to represent electrical power systems, and electrical power system components, by equivalent circuits, and perform calculations on these circuits. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Lab or event based practical with write up | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Formal exam at end of year | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |