Overview
In this unit, you will model basic electrical power system components using simplified linear equivalent circuits, explain the relationship between power and energy, and calculate power and energy in electrical power networks. You will review electric and magnetic fields and explain their application in power transformers and generation. You will discuss generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. You will apply problem-solving techniques in the analysis of balanced three-phase power circuits using per-unit methodology. You will discuss electrical distribution system components and configurations and apply appropriate mathematical tools to the analysis of power systems. You are expected to use appropriate electrical engineering language in context and to document the process of modelling and analysis. You will present the information, communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams, in a professional manner. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: ENAE12013 Electrical Components and Circuit Analysis or ENEE12014 Electrical Circuit Analysis.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2021
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit survey.
Students appreciated the timely and clear responses from the lecturer.
This good practice will be continued.
Feedback from Unit survey.
Students appreciated the combination of recorded lectures and consultation session together with detailed worked examples provided.
This good practice will be continued.
Feedback from Unit survey
Students believe that the Labvolt simulation based experiments are not very productive.
The school has decided to continue this practice of using Labvolt simulations to be in line with the reduced residential school requirements policy in each course. Distance students may be able to attend scheduled lab sessions in any of the five campuses where engineering is offered from 2021 if they wish.
Feedback from Unit survey
Students wanted more recent recordings for lectures and tutorials together with revision in uploaded content to eliminate repetition.
A complete revision of the uploaded content will be carried out.
- Analyse single and three-phase power networks using relevant problem-solving techniques including per-unit methodology
- Explain the application of the electric and magnetic fields in power transformers and generation
- Discuss generation, transmission and distribution system components including renewable energy generation and integration
- Use laboratory procedures and appropriate simulation tools for the analysis of power systems
- Present the process of power system modelling and analysis professionally
- Communicate, work and learn both individually and in teams, in a professional manner.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
Advanced
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 3A 4N )
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||
2 - Online Test - 20% | ||||||
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||
4 - Examination - 40% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
1 - Communication | ||||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
5 - Team Work | ||||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
2 - Online Test - 20% | ||||||||||
3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
4 - Examination - 40% |
Textbooks
Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems Sixth (2014)
Edition: 6 (2014)
Authors: Theodore Wildi
Pearson Education Limited
Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA , NJ , USA
ISBN: 1-292-02458-5/978-1-292-02458-5
Binding: Hardcover
Power System Analysis and Design SI Edition 6th (2016)
Edition: 6 (2016)
Authors: Glover, G, Overbye, T & Sarma, M
Cengage Learning
Boston, MA, USA Boston, MA, USA , MA , USA
ISBN: 9781305636187
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Both paper and eBook versions can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code).
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
n.das@cqu.edu.au
s.alahakoon@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Electrical Power Systems
Chapter
Chapter 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electrical Power Measurement and Three Phase Circuits
Chapter
Chapter 7, Chapter 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Transformers – Ideal to Practical
Chapter
Chapter 9, Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz Part 1 (Open from 26 July 2021 Due by 11.59 pm AEST - 01 August 2021).
Module/Topic
Per-Unit system methodology
Chapter
Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Special and Three-Phase Transformers
Chapter
Chapter 11, Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential school option 1: Labs in this unit will be held in Gladstone and Mackay campuses from 11th till 13th August 2021. Online/Mixed Mode students may opt to attend in any campus depending on convenience.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Generation of Electrical Energy
Chapter
Chapter 24 & IEEE PES AND CIGRE Reports
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz Part 2 (Open from 23 August 2021. Due by 11.59 pm AEST- 29 August 2021).
Residential school option 2: Labs in this unit will be held in Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Cairns campuses from 25th till 27th August 2021. Online/Mixed Mode students may opt to attend in any campus depending on convenience.
Module/Topic
Renewable Energy and Storage System Overview & Transmission of Electrical Energy
Chapter
Chapter 25 & IEEE PES AND CIGRE Reports
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Transmission Line Models
Chapter
Chapter 25
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Transmission Line Models & Distribution of Electrical Energy
Chapter
Chapter 25 and Chapter 26
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz Part 3 (Open from 13 September 2021. Due by 11.59 pm AEST-19 September 2021).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 26 & Chapter 28
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Direct-Current Transmission & Costing of Electricity and Electricity Supply Industry
Chapter
Chapter 28 & Chapter 27
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Unit Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz Part 4 (Open from 4 Oct. 2021. Due by 11.59 pm AEST- 10 Oct. 2021).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Take home examination (Date and time will be notified later)
Students may require Matlab/SIMULINK in order to complete Assignment 1. Matlab/SIMULINK can be installed free of charge by logging into Mathworks website through an account created using the CQUni email ID.
1 Written Assessment
Written Assessment will constitute a number of questions (usually 5 to 8), similar to the unit tutorial questions, on the topics covered in the first 10 weeks of the term's work. They will require the calculation of electrical quantities pertaining to various electrical circuits in power engineering. The assessment may also have a simulation project. The assignment will be made available in Moodle by the time the unit website becomes active. Please submit as a single word/PDF file together with any simulation models/codes as requested.
Week 11 Monday (27 Sept 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Submit to the link in Week 9 of the unit website in Moodle as a WORD file. One submission per student.
Review/Exam Week Monday (11 Oct 2021)
Marked Assignment will be returned for student's feedback within two weeks of the due date.
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results and given a mark from zero to 20 marks. Correct procedure and steps toward correct solutions: 50%; Correct answers and units: 30%; and Professional presentation and layout: 20%.
In addition, the assignment as a whole will be assessed against the following criteria:
- All necessary steps in the analysis are presented in correct order.
- Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical works.
- Explanation of choices made in the analysis.
- Interpretation of results.
- Appropriate use of diagram, clear diagrams.
- Correct use of terminology.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Model electrical components using simplified linear equivalent circuits
- Explain the relationship between power and energy; calculate power and energy in electrical machines and networks
- Describe electric and magnetic fields; explain their generation and application
- Discuss generation, transmission and utilisation of electrical energy
- Apply problem solving techniques in the analysis of balanced three-phase power network using per-unit methodology
- Use appropriate electrical engineering language in context
2 Online Test
The On-line Quiz (with several Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs) will generally be in the form of problems that require simple calculations to find the correct answer. Students are expected to work individually. To ensure continuous engagement of the students with the learning of this unit, the quiz has been separated into 4 parts and distributed over the 12-week term as indicated in the unit schedule. Each part of the quiz will test the students on the unit content covered in each quarter. More information on this will be provided through the unit Moodle site. Each part of the online quiz will be open on the Unit Moodle Website 5-6 clear working days prior to the respective due dates. The online quiz will randomly draw questions from a pre-designed question bank for each individual student. This will be a time-limited assignment and more details will be made available to the students through Moodle site. Marks of all four parts of the quiz will be added and scaled to a score out of 20 to be added to the unit total.
Please see the weekly schedule for information about due dates for the 4 quizzes.
Students will know their marks after completing each quiz.
- Part 1 - Open during week 3
- Part 2 - Open during week 6
- Part 3 - Open during week 9
- Part 4 - Open during week 12
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Model electrical components using simplified linear equivalent circuits
- Explain the relationship between power and energy; calculate power and energy in electrical machines and networks
- Describe electric and magnetic fields; explain their generation and application
- Discuss generation, transmission and utilisation of electrical energy
- Apply problem solving techniques in the analysis of balanced three-phase power network using per-unit methodology
3 Practical and Written Assessment
- Both on-campus students and Online/Mixed Mode students will have scheduled laboratory blocks in 5 CQUniversity campuses (Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Cairns). Students can enroll to complete the laboratory experiments in any of those campuses.
- Please check the class time table for the information about the scheduled sessions.
- All students will submit team laboratory reports for this assessment. More information on the experiments and lab sheets will be made available on the unit Moodle site.
Week 10 Monday (20 Sept 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Submit to the link in Week 10 of the unit website in Moodle as a WORD/PDF file. This is a Team Submission (i.e. one report per team).
Week 12 Monday (4 Oct 2021)
Marked report will be returned for student's feedback within two weeks of the due date.
- Correct procedure and steps towards collecting data from the experiments: 55%.
- Correct computations, answers and units: 20%.
- Proper use of reference 10%.
- Professional presentation and layout of the report: 15%
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Model electrical components using simplified linear equivalent circuits
- Explain the relationship between power and energy; calculate power and energy in electrical machines and networks
- Describe electric and magnetic fields; explain their generation and application
- Discuss electrical distribution system components and configurations
- Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and software tools to the analysis of power systems
- Use appropriate electrical engineering language in context
- Document the process of modelling and analysis; present the information in a professional manner
- Communicate, work and learn both individually and in teams, in a professional manner.
4 Take Home Exam
This take home examination will be monitored through a ZOOM session and students will have to provide written answers to some questions similar to past examination questions in this unit.
1. Examination will be time scheduled and will take place for everyone at the same time.
2. Each student stays home with a device (preferably a laptop) essentially having a camera through which we can watch the student in a ZOOM session during the examination (please make sure you have a device with these requirements functioning).
3. That ZOOM link needs to be open throughout the exam.
4. The examination paper will be loaded to the Moodle so that students only can access it during examination period.
5. The student uses blank A4 papers (single side) to write answers.
6. At the end of the examination, he/she first takes photos of all written pages and email invigilator.
7. Later he/she scan the pages and upload to Moodle within a specified time at the end of examination.
8. Examination date and time will be within the standard examination period for Term 2-2021.
This will be held in the examination week. The exact date and time of the examination will be notified later.
Outcomes will be published with the grade certification.
Objectives
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 as stated.
Assessment criteria
Correct procedure and steps toward correct solutions: 60%
Correct answers and units: 20%
Professional presentation and layout: 20%
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Model electrical components using simplified linear equivalent circuits
- Explain the relationship between power and energy; calculate power and energy in electrical machines and networks
- Describe electric and magnetic fields; explain their generation and application
- Discuss generation, transmission and utilisation of electrical energy
- Apply problem solving techniques in the analysis of balanced three-phase power network using per-unit methodology
- Discuss electrical distribution system components and configurations
- Use appropriate electrical engineering language in context
- Document the process of modelling and analysis; present the information in a professional manner
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