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Introduction to Power Engineering (ELEN90074)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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.

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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 August 2024