This module introduces students to fundamental issues in the design and operation of electricity transmission and distribution networks. There is a particular focus on understanding how to specify equipment, including through the use of power flow modelling tools such as ERACS and PowerWorld. The course is primarily designed for MSc Energy & Sustainability w/EPE students, but is available for MEng students as an option on the proviso that ELEC3213 has not been taken previously. The module is assessed 50% by courseworks and 50% by exam. Throughout the assessment there is an emphasis on the provision of engineering justification for design decisions, using the results obtained from simulations and calculations. These are key transferrable skills which will be valuable throughout your career.
This module introduces the principles and applications of power electronics, focusing on semiconductor devices, practical implementation aspects and converter topologies. Students will learn the characteristics of conventional and emerging devices, design and analyse key circuits for protection and thermal management, and explore common representatives of DC-DC, AC-DC, AC-AC and DC-AC converters.
The syllabus will be based upon several topics relating to the use of power semiconductors and components in power systems. The course starts with considerations of the individual power electronic devices, before moving on to their use as part of an HVDC convertor station. Finally, you will consider issues surrounding HVDC transmission links as a whole, including the relevant cable and line technologies. This will be set against the context of the changing requirements for bulk transmission of power which are affecting electrical grids around the world.
The module content allows students to 1) Appreciate the role of electric power in the modern world – Size of the industry 2) Understand current power demands and projected increase – Geographic location – Seasonal and daily variations 3) Learn different generation technologies – Physical and engineering aspects – Economy and cost – Impact on environment – Political vector
Electric power systems are one of the most important assets of any nation and are responsible for the nation’s assured and non-stop electricity supply. This module provides an overview of the power engineering tools of dynamic modelling, stability analysis and control design, which are needed to ensure that the electricity supply exactly meets the electricity-demand at every instant, and the system operation remains stable so that any unforeseen change or disturbance in the system does not lead to partial or complete system shutdown. The importance of these power engineering tools and concepts are considered in light of the urgently needed large-scale integration of renewable sources to power systems, which may lead to several stability challenges, such as reduced system inertia, stochastic generation and converter driven instabilities.
This module introduces students to fundamental issues in the design and operation of electricity transmission and distribution networks. There is a particular focus on understanding how to specify equipment, including through the use of power flow modelling tools such as ERACS and PowerWorld. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts of power flow, protection and earthing, along with the the construction of overhead lines and underground cables.
- To introduce fundamental concepts relating to the design, analysis, economics and management of modern electrical power systems. - To develop awareness of the technical problems associated with operation of such systems. - To gain analytical and numerical modelling skills for handling particular problems. - To introduce classification of grid users, load control and tariffs.
- To introduce the students to fundamental concepts relating to the design and management of modern electrical power systems. - To develop amongst the students an awareness of technical problems associated with operation of such systems. - To teach the students basic theory and equip them with necessary analytical, numerical and modelling skills for handling particular problems. Students are not required to have taken ELEC2213 before taking ELEC3214, but it is strongly recommended.
This course is an introduction to practical chemistry, involving direct laboratory teaching (with detailed instructions) of a range of basic skills to set foundations for further learning. It includes the teaching of common experimental techniques, use of laboratory instrumentation (e.g. NMR, IR, MS Spectrometers); along with training in the analysis (and appropriate presentation) of data. As the course proceeds, this course will progressively introduce slightly more advanced basic skills, building on previously developed skills and knowledge. More complex work-ups will be undertaken, with more emphasis on student input (or decision making) in the process. Students will also have the opportunity to learn how to use additional instrumentation (e.g. UV-Vis, Fluorescence Spectrometers).
This course is designed to further develop practical chemistry skills built in earlier years.
A practical based module to reinforce lecture material from other modules on unit operations and to develop understanding of spectroscopic methods of chemical characterisation.
The emphasis is on processing and application of data collected in the optical regions of the electromagnetic spectrum using passive sensors.
This is a non-credit bearing module designed to provide practical support for Master's-level research projects within the School of Engineering that involves qualitative or quantitative analysis of studies with human participants. It consists of a set of online resources and workshops throughout Semester 2 and the summer, including support for using SPSS and NVIVO. The module is not designed to provide theoretical underpinning to research methods or analysis, which is provided by separate credit-bearing modules, or dedicated support for your research project, which is provided by your research supervisor. The module will offer practical guidance on undertaking a range of analysis techniques using common software packages and provide opportunities for supervised practice using those to support the design and analysis of your project.
