Form 20
Version 3.0 (2007/2008)
Heriot-Watt University - Module Descriptor Template (RAY)
Course Title
Sustainable energy and power systems
School
EPS
Course
Co-ordinator
EECE Teaching Group Convener
SCQF
Level
10
1. Pre-requisites
B39ES or equivalent
2. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
3. Excluded Courses
None.
4. Replacement Course
Code: B31EH
B30EK
Semester
2
On
15
None.
Date Of Replacement: 1 September 2011
6. Degrees for which this
is a core module
7. Aims
Course
Code
On or OffCampus
Credits
5.
Availability as an
Elective
Yes
No
X
B3DB
To develop the skills of the analysis of power systems and high-voltage engineering and how they fit in with sustainable power systems.
This will advance the basic knowledge learnt in earlier years whilst helping develop strong critical analysis skills.
8. Syllabus
Symmetrical component analysis of unbalanced systems.
Analysis of unbalanced faults in power systems.
Calculation of currents and voltages using sequence components.
Power system stability.
Protection systems.
Electrical stress calculations.
Breakdown theory and properties of solid, liquid and gas insulation.
Insulation system design and applications.
Generation of High AC, DC and surge voltages.
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Form 20
Version 3.0 (2007/2008)
Heriot-Watt University - Module Descriptor Template (RAY)
Course Title
Sustainable energy and power systems
School
EPS
Course
Co-ordinator
EECE Teaching Group Convener
SCQF
Level
10
Course
Code
B30EK
Semester
2
On or OffCampus
Credits
On
15
9. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
To be able to identify and solve problems using sequence components
To be able to critically analyse and interpret unbalanced faults in power systems
To have a detailed knowledge of how to calculate currents and voltages using sequence components
Understand the concept of power system stability
To have a detailed appreciation of power system protection concepts
Understand the theory, properties and application of High Voltage insulation systems
To understand electrical field theory and estimation techniques
To understand the principles of the generation of high AC,DC and Surge voltages
Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Be able to use a variety of techniques to produce original solutions to power system design problems
To be able to critically review and consolidate solutions to high voltage design problems
10. Assessment Methods
Method
11. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic modules?
Method
(if applicable)
Examination
Coursework
2 hours
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
80
20
None
N/A
12. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
23 February 2011
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
1.0
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