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<p>This unit extends learning of power system analysis to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of power system protection. Students will be introduced to instrument transformers, fundamentals of relaying, overcurrent protection and coordination, directional overcurrent protection, differential protection, distance protection, and distributed generation protection. The development and challenges related to the field of power system protection will be covered by linking theory to real industry examples.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Fundamental protection concepts and protection schemes for various power system configurations<br>
2. Fault current calculations<br>
3. Protection devices<br>
4. Instrument transformers (CTs and VTs)<br>
5. Distance protection, protection signalling<br>
6. Protection of generators, transformers, transmission lines, busbars, feeders.<br>
7. Development and challenges in the field of power system protection</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 extends learning of power system analysis to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of power system protection. Students will be introduced to instrument transformers, fundamentals of relaying, overcurrent protection and coordination, directional overcurrent protection, differential protection, distance protection, and distributed generation protection. The development and challenges related to the field of power system protection will be covered by linking theory to real industry examples.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Fundamental protection concepts and protection schemes for various power system configurations<br> 2. Fault current calculations<br> 3. Protection devices<br> 4. Instrument transformers (CTs and VTs)<br> 5. Distance protection, protection signalling<br> 6. Protection of generators, transformers, transmission lines, busbars, feeders.<br> 7. Development and challenges in the field of power system protection</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/engrg3202">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGRG3201" target="_blank">ENGRG3201</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ENGIN3103"</p>
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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<p>Demonstrate and justify the choice, application, and operation of different protection devices for fulfilling power system protection under different operating conditions.</p>
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<p>Recognise the requirement of various protection schemes for the proper operation of the power system.</p>
K3
<p>Identify different protection devices and their impact on protection scheme performance.</p>
S1
<p>Synthesize different (overcurrent, directional overcurrent, differential, distance) protection systems.</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate performance of different protection systems.</p>
S3
<p>Estimate key parameters that influence the design of typical protection systems.</p>
A1
<p>Interpret power system faults for balanced and unbalanced conditions.</p>
A2
<p>Apply the fundamental principles of power system protective devices for various applications.</p>
A3
<p>Investigate different challenges associated with power system protection.</p>
Assessment
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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>30% - 40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3
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<p>Questions and problems related to the materials covered in the unit.</p>
<p>Mid-semester Test</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K3, A1, A2
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<p>Conceptual questions and numerical problems related to the materials covered in the unit.</p>
<p>Project and presentation of the project work</p>
<p>30% - 40%</p>
S3, A1, A3
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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FedTASK
<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>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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/engrg3202">View unit fees</a>
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