NG1S860 - Control and Instrumentation for Power Systems  01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG1S860
Module Title: Control and Instrumentation for Power Systems 
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Information and Electronics
Faculty Sub Group: Electronics
Module Leader: Hammad Nazir
Module Team: Eurfyl Davies
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
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 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To gain an understanding of the application of the tools and techniques applied to the analysis of industrial control systems.

To appreciate the specification and limitations of a range of sensors used in feedback systems.
Basic and fundamental concept of AC/DC systems, single phase, 3-phase system, delta, and star transformation.

Content Summary

• A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of Open Loop and Closed Loop control systems.
• An appreciation of the benefits of describing systems in the frequency domain and the application of standard Laplace transforms in system analysis
• The use, properties and manipulation of Transfer Function blocks in closed loop (feedback) control system representation.
• Analysing the transient and steady state responses of 1st order system and thus calculating time domain responses to step inputs.
• Analysing the stability and relative stability criteria of closed loop (feedback) systems using techniques which include Bode Diagrams.
• Understanding the importance of sensor accuracy and precision in Closed Loop systems.
• Appreciating a range of typical sensors, including level, flow, temperature, velocity and position measurements and understanding their practical limitations.
• An understanding of classic P and P+I controllers; their advantages and disadvantages; their use in industry and the way they are used to modify system responses.
• AC/DC systems
• Power system network with single and three phase
• Star and delta connection and their transformation in power system

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 28
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 86
Directed Study 38
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe a physical system via a simple transfer function model.<br />Stability of system, frequency response and classic control system analysis. Apply root locus and frequency response techniques to analyses and design of feedback systems.
LO2 Apply concept of power system with single and three phase and connection transformation in why and delta form.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 Exam 120 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Written Work 1 A write-up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken Submitted within the set deadline. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1
Practical Written Work 1

Reading List

Bolton, W. and Bolton W.J.(2004),Instrumentation and Control Systems,?Elsevier Limited,? ISBN:978-075066432

AC-DC Power System Analysis, by?Jos Arrillaga, Bruce Smith