NG3S862 - Modern Power Systems 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Modern Power Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ben Mehenni | ||
| Module Team: | Lahieb Abrahim, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aims of this module are to:
Provide in depth knowledge and understanding related to the modern theory and practice of electric power systems
Provide the understanding of generation, transmission and distribution network
Provide the in-depth knowledge related to the fundamentals engineering principles of all major sources of renewable energy, including a detailed understanding of its conversion into electricity and consequent distribution
Provide understanding for the future requirements of the distribution and transmission networks in relation to increased renewable and distributed generation
Provide detailed knowledge and problem-solving skills of the engineering aspects of smart grids and the renewable generation of electricity
Provide detailed knowledge of the demand side management and load management, the interaction between the power grid and flexible resources, and smart meters
Provide in depth knowledge for design and modelling of MICROGRID with aid of current available software
Application of risk management processes to develop risk register as a control measure.
Content Summary
Generation & Distribution and infrastructures for polyphase systems (single phase and 3-phase)
High Voltage Engineering –HVAC & HVDC
Risk management processes for identifying and mitigating operational risks in HVAC and HVDC systems
Equipment- Transmission lines, bus bar, Transformer, Measurements, Testing (AC, DC Impulse)
Load flow
Representation of power systems using per unit (p.u) convention leading to modelling using appropriate software packages for admittance matrix, Gauss-Seidel Newton- Raphson methods.
Economic dispatch
DC auxiliary power system analysis that includes aspect of automotive
Smart Grid Infrastructure:
An overview of the national energy transmission infrastructure including key stakeholders and economic factors
An introduction to the smart grid
Introduction to risk management in smart grid design, including strategies for evaluating and mitigating uncertainties related to system reliability and security
SCADA, energy management, information management
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED)
Sensor networks
Phasor measurement Unites (PMU)
Smart Grid Communications:
Digital communication paradigm
TCP/IP and Ethernet to standards such as IEC61850 for substation automation
Network architectures
IP-based systems
Power line communication
Advanced metering infrastructure
Grid Integration of Renewable and Demand Response:
Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for integrating renewable energy and demand response systems to ensure grid stability
Advanced metering (AMR / AMI)
Pricing and energy consumption scheduling
Demand side management
Distribution automation
Demand side ancillary services
Controllable load models
Vehicle to grid (V2G) systems
Renewable Generation:
Carbon footprint
Renewable resources (solar, wind, micro hydro)
Microgrid concept and architecture
Energy storage (mechanical, electrical and chemical)
Requirements & Concerns
Risk management considerations for addressing challenges such as cyber security, interoperability, and technology reliability
Communications bandwidth for “fast” wide area applications
Interoperability
Cyber security
Information security, privacy
Complexity, reliability of technology & applications
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 114 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and evaluate national energy systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution networks, the integration of renewable energy sources and Smart Grid technologies and control of associated risks. |
| LO2 | Design and assess modern power systems incorporating Smart Grid technologies, communication systems, and functionalities for distribution automation. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills with a written report. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by previously unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to not more than 3 hours | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |