MODULE SPECIFICATION FORM
Module Title:
Electrical Power
Generation
Module code:
(if known)
ENG707
and
Cost Centre:
Semester(s) in which to be offered:
1
Office use only:
To be completed by AQSU:
Existing/New:
Originating
area:
Existing
Distributed Level:
GAEE
Credit Value:
JACS2 code:
September 2012
Date approved:
Date revised:
Version No:
Sept 12
1
Title of module being
replaced (if any):
N/A
Module duration (total
hours)
200
Scheduled learning and
teaching hours
48
Independent study hours
152
H632
With effect from:
Academic Engineering
Placement hours
7
Module Leader:
Y. Vagapov
Status:
core/option/
elective (identify
programme
where
appropriate):
Core/Option
0
Percentage taught by Subjects other than
originating Subject (please name other
Subjects):
N/A
20
Programme(s) in which to be offered:
MEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Option
Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainability - Option
MSc in Renewable Energy Systems and Sustainability - core
MRes
Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation - core
Electrical and Electronic Systems - option
Pre-requisites per programme
(between levels): None
Module Aims:
This module aims to: contribute to the students' attainment of knowledge in the application of
power electronic in modern power systems. Especially, the applications in renewable energy
generation technologies, such as wind power and solar PV systems etc. it also covers the
Flexible AC transmissions systems, HVDC systems, Custom power systems.
Expected Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Model power electronics applications in modern wind turbine systems;
Demonstrate knowledge of various types of variable speed wind turbine systems;
Solve problems concerning Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) and their
application;
Design High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission systems;
Apply power electronics in both transmission systems and distribution systems,
including active filters.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
Be able to apply computer models and simulation techniques to study the above power
electronic application:
Apply the basic principles in related disciplines such as electric machines and drives,
power electronics and computing.
Ability to evaluate advantages and limitations, of mathematical models for computer
simulations
Assessment: please indicate the type(s) of assessment (eg examination, oral, coursework,
project) and the weighting of each (%). Details of indicative assessment tasks must be
included.
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a coursework which requires the student to
interpret, specify, design, implement and evaluate a typical motor drive system which is
individually monitored and assessed.
Derogations from academic regulations are in place for this module for some programmes.
Please see the programme specification for further details and to check applicability.
Assessment
One
Learning
Outcomes to
be met
1,2,3,4,5
Type of assessment
Coursework
Weighting
100%
Duration
(if exam)
Word count or
equivalent if
appropriate
4,000
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The module will be delivered mainly through lead lectures and student-driven investigative
work. A significant amount of the content is to be achieved through individual study. The
study time will be made up from formal lectures, small group of tutorials and to individual
study but also with access to lab/computer facilities, for practical and analytical activities.
Where appropriate, guest lectures and seminars with invited researchers and individualist will
also be incorporated.
Syllabus outline:
Specific FACTS controllers including SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, SSSC, UPFC and plus
voltage regulators, phase shifters, and some FACTS applications
Power Electronic application in distribution systems: including Static Current Limiter,
Distribution STATCOM and Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) etc.
Conversional HVDC systems and voltage source converter based HVDC systems
Active power filters and hybrid power filters
Power electronic interfaces for new and renewable energy technologies
Computer simulation of power electronic in power systems
Bibliography
Essential reading:
Narain, G. et al. (2000) Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC
Transmission Systems, Morgan and Claypool Publishers.
Blaabjerg, F. and Chen, Z. (2006) Power Electronic for Modern Wind Turbines, Power
Electronics Series, Morgan and Claypool Publishers.
Recommended reading:
Mohan, N. et al. (2003) Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design, John Wiley
and Sons.
Fox, B. et al. (2007) Wind power integration: connect and system operational aspects, The
Institution of Engineering and Technology.
Heier, S. (2006) Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems, John Wiley and Sons
Ltd.
IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics.
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.