Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 4.52 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 17.7 k / Year(s)  
51 place StudyQA ranking:4168 Duration:12 months

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Power system engineering is about keeping things in balance. Not just the balance between generation and load or between production and consumption of reactive power. It is also about the balance between the cost of energy and its environmental impact or the balance between the reliability of the supply and the investments needed to develop the system. These programmes will teach you how to quantify both sides of these equations and then how to improve the balances through technological advances and the implementation of sophisticated computing techniques.

In the autumn, you learn how power systems are designed and operated. This involves studying not only the characteristics of the various components (generators, lines, cables, transformers, power electronics devices) but also how these components interact. Through lectures and computer based exercises you become familiar with power flow and fault calculations and you learn how the techniques used to study the behaviour of large systems.

Experiments in our high voltage laboratory give you an appreciation for the challenges of insulation co-ordination. During the spring, you have the opportunity to choose course units that explore in more depth either the 'systems' or the 'plant' aspects of power systems. For example, you might study how renewable generation is integrated in a power system or how to assess and remedy power quality problems. During the summer, your MSc dissertation project gives you a chance to develop your research skills and to explore in depth one of the topics discussed during the course.

Course aims

* Provide an advanced education in electrical power engineering.
* Give graduates the education, the knowledge and the skills they need to make sound decisions in a rapidly changing electricity supply industry.
* Give a sound understanding of the principles and techniques of electrical power engineering.
* Give a broad knowledge of the issues and problems faced by electrical power engineers.
* Give a solid working knowledge of the techniques used to solve these problems.

Module details

Semerster one

Introduction to Power Engineering - Review of technical & commercial structure of the power system, mathematical methods, engineering materials, plant and load modelling, familiarisation with relevant computing techniques.

Power System Analysis - Modelling of machines, statistical modelling techniques, formulation of the power flow problem, symmetrical and asymmetrical fault calculations, basic transient behaviour / stability.

Power System Plant and Operation - Technical review of cables, lines, switchgear and transformers, substation equipment / design. Power system security concepts, frequency and voltage regulation, generation scheduling.

Power System Project Management - Concepts in project management, success factors, project definition, appraisal, planning, project control, procurement, stage gate management.

Semester two

Asset Management and Dynamics - Insulation ageing, condition monitoring techniques, asset management business process. Modelling of power system controls, voltage stability, small and large scale disturbances.

Sustainable Electricity Systems - Generation technologies (wind, PV, CHP, marine, biomass), integration of generation technologies (steady state operation, fault current contribution, protection, active networks), system design.

Economics and Quality - Harmonics, voltage variations / disturbances (modelling, consequence and mitigation). The electricity marketplace, transmission/generation investment, risk, marginal pricing.

Power Systems Protection - Role of protection, protection design (overcurrent, differential, distance) and response to various faults. Advanced protection systems (numerical protection, IED´s, active networks, wide area).

Academic entry qualification: The standard academic entry requirements for a masters course will be an upper second class UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline.English language requirements: Students will need to be able to demonstrate competency in the English language and students who do not already possess a recognised English Language qualification will need to take a test such as IELTS or TOEFL and attain a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with no sub test English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)
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