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<p>This unit provides knowledge and understanding of electrical power distribution with topics covering - distribution system planning and automation, load characterisation and modelling of distribution networks, application of distribution transformers, design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station, and the distribution system and distributed generation. You will be introduced to the development of an optimal distribution system with respect to construction cost, capitalisation, performance reliability, and operating efficiency.</p>
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<p>•Distribution system planning and automation<br>
•Load characteristics and modelling of distribution networks<br>
•Application of distribution transformers<br>
•Design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station<br>
•Voltage drop and power loss calculations<br>
•Distribution system - voltage regulation, protection and reliability<br>
•Distributed generation and renewable energy</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides knowledge and understanding of electrical power distribution with topics covering - distribution system planning and automation, load characterisation and modelling of distribution networks, application of distribution transformers, design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station, and the distribution system and distributed generation. You will be introduced to the development of an optimal distribution system with respect to construction cost, capitalisation, performance reliability, and operating efficiency.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Distribution system planning and automation<br> •Load characteristics and modelling of distribution networks<br> •Application of distribution transformers<br> •Design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station<br> •Voltage drop and power loss calculations<br> •Distribution system - voltage regulation, protection and reliability<br> •Distributed generation and renewable energy</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4101">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "ENGIN3102"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain the operations, control, and modelling of electrical power distribution systems.</p>
K2
<p>Recognise the various components, operations, and different building blocks in an electrical power distribution network.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the complexities and demonstrate the effects of loads on the electrical power distribution systems.</p>
S1
<p>Evaluate parameters associated with the efficiency, stability and reliability associated with the electrical power distribution systems.</p>
S2
<p>Synthesize the optimal electrical power distribution systems.</p>
S3
<p>Assess key parameters that influence the design of typical electrical power distribution systems.</p>
A1
<p>Interpret different types of faults in electrical power distribution systems.</p>
A2
<p>Investigate different challenges associated with electrical power distribution systems.</p>
A3
<p>Apply software tools to simulate and study characteristics and behaviour of electrical power distribution systems.</p>
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<p>Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in the gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit.</p>
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<p>10% - 15%</p>
K1, K2, A1
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<p>Experimental work to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.</p>
<p>Distribution System Lab Report/Presentation/Workshop</p>
<p>20% - 25%</p>
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<p>Projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.</p>
<p>Team Project/Presentation/Report</p>
<p>20% - 25%</p>
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<p>Conceptual questions and numerical problems related to the materials covered in the unit.</p>
<p>End of Semester Final Test</p>
<p>30% - 35%</p>
K3, S2, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4101">View unit fees</a>
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