Subject description
The topics covered in this subject include: basic structure of a power system; electric power generation; single and three phase systems; power system equipment: typical power system loads; transformers, switch gear and protection; installation practice: voltage drops, power factor correction, safety, earthing, protection equipment rating; power quality: system disturbances, equipment … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Co-Requisite
Equivalence
ECTE222 - Power Engineering 1
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Describe the structure & components of a power system.
2.
Perform basic power system calculations involving power & energy requirements, voltage drops, power factor correction & fault currents.
3.
Describe the major types of power system loads & their particular requirements.
4.
Describe power quality problems for particular load types & their solution.
5.
Appreciate the need for safety & equipment protection & the means for achieving it.
6.
Explain the principles of operation of the main types of: electrical machines used in industry; and power electronic converters.
7.
Wire up & measure power circuits safely & correctly.
8.
Demonstrate team work & laboratory skills while completing experiments.
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.