The module extends knowledge and skills for electrical power system analysis and introduce students to high voltage laboratory environment and test techniques. It introduces modelling, simulation and testing methods used in electrical power systems to ensure safe and reliable operation. Simulation of electrical power flows in networks is investigated using numerical modelling and power system analysis software. High voltage lab testing methods are introduced and demonstrated in a lab environment.  

• LO1. Perform steady state power flow calculations.  (AHEP C1/M1,C2/M2, C3/M3, M12) 
• LO2. Use power system analysis software to conduct steady state power flow analysis. (AHEP  C1/M1, C2/M2, C3/M3, M12) 
• LO3. Perform unbalanced fault calculations (AHEP C1/M1, C2/M2,C3/M3) 
• LO4. Describe security and transient stability considerations of electrical power systems. (AHEP C17/M17) 
• LO5. escribe high voltage testing techniques (AHEP C1/M1,C2/M2, M12) 
• LO6. Design, construct and analyse high voltage test and measurement systems. (AHEP M12) 

The Engineering Council sets the overall requirements for the AHEP (Accreditation for Higher Education Programmes). It is the standard used by the UK engineering profession to assess the competence and commitment of individual engineers and technicians and is in its 4th iteration. Link: ahep-fourth-edition  

The module will be delivered in the Autumn semester through a blend of on-campus face-to-face classes (tutorials, feedback sessions), online learning material, and guided study. Each week, there will be a face-face 2-hour session with short lectures and examples.  

Computer lab sessions will be held where you will use of software for numerical modelling and power system analysis.   

High voltage lab demonstration will be conducted between weeks 4-8.   

Where possible visits to a local distribution and transmission substation and to the lightning lab will take place between weeks 6-8  

Subject-Specific Skills: 

In addition to developing your problem solving, critical thinking, reflection and communication skills that link with the graduate attributes of ‘Collaboration and communication’ and ‘Independent and critical thinking’, the module will support you in developing skills in:   

• Modelling and analysis of electrical power systems.  

• Conduct steady state power flow studies.  

• Conduct unbalanced fault calculations.  

• Use of commercial software for power system analysis and validate with manual calculations.  

• Analysis and design of high voltage power supplies.  

• Perform and analyse high voltage tests and measurements to international standards. 

Professional & Practical Skills (AHEP4): 

• C1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study 
  • M1 Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering 
• C2 Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles 
  • M2 Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed 
• C3 Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed 
  • M3 Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed 
• C5 Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards 
  • M5 Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards 
• M12 Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems 
• M17 Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used 

Transferable/Employability Skills (Graduate Attributes): 

Collaboration Skills: 

• C2: Demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to motivate themselves, and positively influence others in meeting agreed responsibilities 

Effective Communicators: 

• EC2: Communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences 

• Ethically, socially and environmentally aware: 

• ESA2: Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, reliability and competence 

Independent and critical thinkers 

• ICT1: Identify, define and analyse complex issues and ideas, exercising critical judgement in evaluating sources of information 

• ICT2: Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and engage in the pursuit of new knowledge and understanding 

• ICT3: Investigate problems and offer effective solutions, reflecting on and learning from successes and failures 

Reflective & Resilient 

• RR1: Actively reflect on own studies, achievements and self-identity 

• RR2: Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and creativity in dealing with challenges, and be open to change 

• RR3: Identify and articulate own skills, knowledge and understanding confidently and in a variety of contexts 

• RR4: Engage with new ideas, opportunities and technologies, building knowledge and experience to make informed decisions about own future 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT 

There are three assessments on the module:  

One summative assessment will be an individual Exam (70%) (LO 1,3,4,5 and 6).  

Graduate attributes of Problem solving, Critical Thinking and Communication are developed here   

The second summative assessment will be a coursework assignment (15%) on Electrical Power Flow Analysis (LO 1 and 2).   

Graduate attributes of Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Digital Literacy, Reflection, and Communication are developed here.  

Written feedback on the marked coursework assignment will be provided individually alongside generic cohort feedback and your individual mark.    

The third summative assessment will be a High Voltage Lab demonstration assignment (15%) (LO 5 and 6).  

Graduate attributes of Problem-solving, Critical thinking, Reflection, designs and application of national/international standards, and Communication are developed here  

Written feedback on the marked coursework assignment will be provided individually and your individual mark.  

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT  

Formative assessment is provided through tutorials, computer lab sessions which are delivered throughout the module, as well as via discussion boards. 

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REASSESSMENT IN THIS MODULE:  

The opportunity for reassessment in this module will be set at component level.  

Opportunities for re-assessment is only permitted provided you have not failed more credit than in the resit rule adopted by your programme.  If the amount of credit you have failed is more than permitted by the relevant resit rule, you may be permitted to repeat study if you are within the threshold set for the Repeat rule adopted by your programme.  You will be notified of your eligibility to resit/repeat any modules after the Examining Board in the Summer period.     

All resit assessments will be held in the Resit Examination period, prior to the start of the following academic session.  

• Modelling electrical power systems for steady state analysis  

• Bus admittance matrix formulation 

• Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson methods for solving power flow equations 

• Calculation of unsymmetrical faults: single line to ground fault, double line to ground fault, line to line fault. 

• Power system security and stability concepts 

• High voltage testing and measurements: Introduction to International standard for High Voltage Testing 

• Generation and measurement techniques for direct, alternating and impulse voltages (cascade d.c. multipliers, cascade transformers, Marx generators; resistive, capacitive and mixed dividers); generation of and measurement techniques for high magnitude impulse currents (capacitive generator, Rogowski coil, tubular current shunt).