ELEC ENG 3110 - Electric Power Systems
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ELEC ENG 3110 Course Electric Power Systems Coordinating Unit School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Incompatible ELEC ENG 3031 Assumed Knowledge ELEC ENG 2102 Assessment Exam, Assignments, Quiz, Tutorial preparation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr David Vowles
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Formulate and solve the mathematical models describing steady-state physical behavior of transmission and distribution lines; 2 Define and describe operational concepts such as: flow of active & reactive power, voltage profile, steady-state stability, power flow limits & line loadability, voltage regulation, Surge Impedance Loading; 3 Analyse line compensation techniques as applied in reactive power – voltage control and active power flow control; 4 Formulate the mathematical models of interconnected electrical power networks; 5 Reproduce and analyse steady-state behavior of small-size electrical power networks using Power Flows software tool; 6 Formulate the mathematical models and apply network solution techniques used in analyzing faults in power systems; 7 Reproduce and analyse faults in small-size electrical power networks using Fault Analysis software tool; 8 Explain basic concepts and mathematical models of power system control and stability.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.2
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-4, 6, 8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
5, 7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
There will be up to 48 class contact hours throughout the course. In addition to these contact hours students are expected to spend approximately 130 hours on personal study, conducting assignments and preparing tutorial submissions.
Learning Activities Summary
The following information is indicative only.
There are typically four 50 minute lectures per week with one of these lecture slots replaced by a 50 minute tutorial in alternate weeks.
Additionally, four lecture slots, typically two in week 4 and two in week 11, are used for tests.
Typically, two individual assignments are undertaken with individual reports required to be submitted in weeks 8 and 12.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Tutorials (five) 10 Individual Formative 2, 4, 6, 9, 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Quizzes (two) 15 Individual Formative 4, 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Practical Assignment (two) 25 Individual Formative 8, 12 >40% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. Examination 50 Individual Summative >40% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Total 100
This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. b. 3.
This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.Assessment Detail
The exam is closed book and has a duration of 2 hours.
Students are expected to submit, via myUni, professional quality technical engineering reports for the two assignments. In class guidance on technical report writing is NOT provided - it is expected that studuents will apply skills developed in their engineering communication courses to the drafting of their reports. The reports will be assessed on the basis of their completeness, clarity, brevity, technical accuracy, elucidation of the engineering significance of findings and the quality of written communication.
Students are expected to submit, via myUni, solutions to tutorial questions no latter than one hour prior to the commencement of the tutorial. Submissions are marked on the basis of the seriousness of the attempt to complete all questions. Late submissions will not be marked.
It is anticipated that the two tests will be conducted in-class (i.e. not online). If this is the case then the tests will be closed-book and will simulate exam conditions. If it is necessary to conduct the tests online then they will be in the form of timed myUni assignments whereby students will download the question paper at the specified test start time, answer the questions on their own paper and scan and upload to myUni their answers before the specified test end time. The tests each have a duration of 60 min.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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