NG2S856 - Power, Machines and Power Electronic Devices 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S856 | ||
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| Module Title: | Power, Machines and Power Electronic Devices | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Clive Morgan, Eurfyl Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Ben Mehenni, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| 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 |
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| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to:
To provide students with an understanding and the ability to analyse well understood modern power electronics systems.
To provide students with an understanding and the ability to analyse well understood electrical machines and power systems.
Content Summary
Machines and Power Systems
Single-Phase Power Transformers - Construction. Principles of operation. Derivation of emf equation. Losses. Models and calculations for current, regulation and efficiency. Three-phase transformers - Overview of construction and operation, calculations.
D.C. Motors and Generators - Construction. Principles of operation. Models and operating characteristics of separately excited, series, shunt and compound connected motors and generators. Calculations for machine torque, speed, losses and efficiency.
Three-Phase Induction Motors - Construction of wound rotor and cage rotor types. Principles of operation, including electromagnetic theory. Motor models and calculations for current and torque. Torque-speed characteristics. Speed and efficiency calculations.
Power Systems - Power system energy sources including renewables. The grid system and system components. The one-line diagram. Three-phase short and medium length transmission line models and calculations. Single-phase and three-phase radial distributor and ring distributor calculations. Power factor improvement theory and calculations.
Power Electronics
Power electronic components - Power diodes, transistors, thyristors, dynamic switching characteristics, applications. Introduction to gate drive circuits and protection of devices and circuits.
Power supplies and circuits – Linear series and shunt regulators. Introduction to switched mode circuits and uninterruptible power supplies. Charge controller circuits. Inverters in renewable energy systems.
Introduction to Power Electronic Converters - Analysis of uncontrolled and controlled single-phase and three-phase rectifiers, single-phase and three-phase inverters, and dc choppers.
Motor Drives - Introduction to the application of power electronic converters to motors for speed and torque control purposes.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 38 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 42 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the operating principles of power electronic systems and an ability to analyse them. |
| LO2 | Will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the operating principles of machines and power systems and an ability to analyse them. |
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 | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills with written report. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained. A closed book examination assessing both learning outcomes. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |