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Power System Analysis (ELEN90060)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
This subject provides an insight into the basic elements of electrical power transmission and distribution systems such as generators, transmission and distribution lines, and loads. It offers analytical tools for analysis of basic operations of these systems. Problems related to power flow and use of Newton-Raphson will be discussed. Fault calculation and analysis, symmetrical components, and analytical methods for solving symmetrical (balanced) faults will be covered. Principles, concepts and problems related to economic dispatch as well as frequency regulation in power systems will also be discussed and analysed. Finally, power system transient and voltage stability will be introduced.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Comprehensive analysis of single and three-phase AC power circuits, which includes calculations of real, reactive and complex powers, and power factor correction;
- Calculation of active and reactive power transfer between buses, maximum power transfer, static stability limit, power circle construction and analysis;
- Synchronous generator models;
- Power flow calculations, Newton-Raphson method;
- Fault calculations, balanced and unbalanced, symmetrical components;
- Economic dispatch;
- Frequency and voltage regulation;
- Voltage stability, transient stability;
- Computer simulation, PowerWorld.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student is expected to:
- Understand the behaviour of the basic components of power systems
- Compute power flow in transmission systems
- Compute fault quantities, such as voltage, current and power in transmission systems under normal and fault conditions
- Ascertain the stability of power systems from operating conditions
- Use software tools to simulate and study the steady-state and dynamic behaviour of electrical power systems
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed the following skills:
- Ability to apply basic fundamentals of science and engineering to solve real life problems associated with power systems;
- Ability for in-depth technical competence in power systems engineering discipline;
- Ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve practical engineering problems;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational assessment and self-directed learning;
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with teams;
- Ability to write technical reports in a clear and concise manner;
- Ability to present results of technical investigation to a large audience.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for this subject is:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One written three-hour examination at the end of semester, worth 70%;
- Continuous assessment of submitted project work completed in small groups (2-3 students), not exceeding 20 pages over the semester (approximately 25-30 hours of work per student), worth 30%.
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam to pass the subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2, 4 and part of 3 are assessed in the final examination.
ILO 5 and part of 3 are assessed as part of the continuous assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Nando Ochoa Pizzali and Pierluigi Mancarella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
TBA
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
This mode of delivery of this subject is through lectures supported by tutorials and practical hands-on workshops.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Full set of lecture notes, tutorial sets and model solutions as well as workshops reports are provided. Students also have access to past examination papers and solutions.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Two guest speakers from power industry are usually invited to give seminars on technical issues related to their respective companies and how these issues relate to the content of this subject.
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Type Name Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business Specialisation (formal) Electrical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022