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Introduction to Power Engineering (ELEN90074)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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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.
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: 31 January 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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 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). ILOs 3 and 4 are assessed in this assessment
| Reports to be submitted a week after the workshops (weeks 5, 7 and 12) | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nando Ochoa Pizzali Coordinator Glen Farivar Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and up to 24 hours of workshops and tutorials Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Energy Systems 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: 31 January 2024