Introduction to Power Engineering (ELEN90074)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Luis (Nando) Ochoa: luis.ochoa@unimelb.edu.au
Michael Cantoni: cantoni@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
To develop a solid foundation for the study of systems that involve the generation, transport, and conversion of electric power.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Physical principles of electromagnetism, magnetic circuits, energy storage, loss mechanisms, electromechanical energy conversion.
- Modelling of transmission lines, transformers, motors and generators (synchronous and asynchronous), and other loads.
- Circuit theory for power system analysis, three phase-phase circuits, power flow and maximum power transfer, per-unit system.
Intended learning outcomes
It is expected that on completing this subject the students should be able to:
- Describe theory of power flow in electrical networks;
- Apply physical principles, fundamental abstractions and modelling techniques in the analysis of power system components and devices, such as lines, power transformers, motors, generators and other loads;
- Develop and demonstrate electrical engineering laboratory skills through simulation of practical real life electrical power systems using software tools, and analyse the performance and characteristics of each of its components;
- Compare the performance of physical power systems obtained through simulation with theoretical analysis.
Generic skills
On 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 to develop an 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: 12 May 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ELECENG Master of Electrical Engineering
- Electrical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Electrical with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEN30011 | Electrical Device Modelling | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basic knowledge of electrical circuit analysis.
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: 12 May 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One written examination in the middle of semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Mid semester | 25% |
One written examination at the end of semester. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 45% |
Three workshop reports completed in small groups (2-3 students), each not exceeding 10 pages (approximately 25-30 hours of work total per student).
| Reports to be submitted a week after the workshops (weeks 5, 7 and 12) | 30% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are assessed in the final examination. ILOs 3 and 4 are assessed in the two workshop reports.
Last updated: 12 May 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Michael Cantoni and Nando Ochoa Pizzali Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and up to 24 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Luis (Nando) Ochoa: luis.ochoa@unimelb.edu.au
Michael Cantoni: cantoni@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 12 May 2024
Further information
- Texts
- 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 RESOURCESFull set of lecture notes, tutorial sets and model solutions as well as workshops reports are provided.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSGuest 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 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 12 May 2024