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Power System Analysis (ELEN90060)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject provides an insight into the fundamental elements to analyse electrical power transmission and distribution systems, with both analytical and simulation tools for analysis of operations of these systems. Problems related to power flow and use of Newton-Raphson and other algorithms such as backward-forward sweep 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 power system dynamics and control, particularly for frequency and voltage regulation, will be discussed and analysed in detail. Finally, small-signal, transient, voltage and frequency stability will be introduced and exemplified. Focus will be put on real-world examples, particularly to prepare the student for the ongoing transition towards a low-carbon grid dominated by renewables and distributed energy resources.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Power flow calculations, Newton-Raphson, Gauss-Seidel and backward-forward sweep methods;
- Fault calculations, balanced and unbalanced, symmetrical components, fundamentals of protection;
- Frequency regulation and frequency stability,
- Voltage regulation in transmission and distribution networks, including use of flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS);
- Voltage stability, small-signal stability, transient stability;
- Computer simulations.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this unit the student is expected to:
- 1. Interpret the behaviour of the basic components of power systems
- 2. Compute power flow in transmission systems
- 3. Compute fault quantities, such as voltage, current and power in transmission systems under normal and fault conditions
- 4. Ascertain the stability of power systems from operating conditions
- 5. 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One written 90 minutes examination at the end of semester. ILOs 1,2,4, part of 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| End of semester | 30% |
One written 90 minutes examination at mid-semester. ILOs 1,2, part of 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Mid semester | 25% |
Three workshop reports completed in groups, (approximately 45-50 hours of work per student). Reports (15 % each) to be submitted in weeks 7, 10 and 14. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 7 to Week 14 | 45% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Mehdi Ghazavi Dozein and Pierluigi Mancarella Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures plus 36 hours of combined workshops/tutorial/consultations Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Energy Systems Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business - 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: 31 January 2024