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ENEE12015 - Electrical Power Engineering

General Information

Unit Synopsis

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 describe electric and magnetic fields and explain their generation and application in power transformers. 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, and communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams, in a professional manner. If you are studying in distance mode, you will be required to attend a compulsory residential school to assist your achievement of the Learning Outcomes for the unit.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2018

Term 2 - 2018 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2021 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

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).

Assessment Overview

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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 20%
2. Online Test 20%
3. Practical and Written Assessment 20%
4. Examination 40%

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

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2022 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 84.62% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 56.52% response rate.

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.

Source: Unit survey
Feedback
Students appreciated the lecturers for this unit were very knowledgeable and encouraged a positive learning atmosphere.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice and supported.
Source: Unit survey
Feedback
Students appreciated that the Quizzes were good and helped maintain attention to the subject material.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice for students' success.
Source: Unit survey
Feedback
Students mentioned that their assessment feedback to be returned on time will support their learning.
Recommendation
In the next offering, the UC will provide the assessment feedback on time and resolve the issue.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice and followed. Provided the assessment feedback timely and students are happy.
Source: Unit survey
Feedback
Students mentioned that the simulation software to evaluate solar cell configurations took a bit longer time to navigate the software.
Recommendation
Provide more support and programming examples to assist the students better in the simulation assessment.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice and followed. Provided some programming examples to assist the students with the simulation tasks.
Source: Unit evaluation.
Feedback
Students appreciated the lecturer for this unit was very cooperative, knowledgeable, and encouraged with a positive learning atmosphere.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice for student success.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Unit evaluation.
Feedback
Students appreciated that the Quizzes were good and helped maintain attention to the subject material.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Unit evaluation and individual discussion.
Feedback
Students mentioned that the simulation software (MATLAB) to evaluate solar cell configurations took a bit longer time to understand the software. Requested a tutorial on this software.
Recommendation
Should provide a tutorial on this software (MATLAB).
Action Taken
Nil.
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Model electrical components and machines using simplified linear equivalent circuits.
  2. Explain the relationship between power and energy; calculate power and energy in electrical machines and networks.
  3. Describe electric and magnetic fields; explain their generation and application.
  4. Discuss generation, transmission and utilisation of electrical energy.
  5. Apply problem solving techniques in the analysis of balanced three-phase power network using per-unit methodology.
  6. Discuss electrical distribution system components and configurations.
  7. Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and software tools to the analysis of power systems.
  8. Use appropriate electrical engineering language in context.
  9. Document the process of modelling and analysis; present the information in a professional manner.
  10. Communicate, work and learn, both individually and in teams, in a professional manner.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked to the Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment
2 - Online Test
3 - Practical and Written Assessment
4 - Examination
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
8 - Ethical practice
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment
2 - Online Test
3 - Practical and Written Assessment
4 - Examination