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<p class="ql-align-justify">This unit provides knowledge and understanding of electrical power transmission and distribution with topics covering - system planning and automation, load model, characterisation and modelling of transmission and distribution networks, application of distribution transformers, design of transmission, sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station, and the distribution system and inverter-based resources. You will be introduced to the development of an optimal system design with respect to construction cost, capitalisation, performance reliability, and operating efficiency.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Topics may include:</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">1. Power system planning and automation</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">2. Load characteristics and modelling of distribution networks</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">3. Application of distribution transformers</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">4. Design of transmission, sub-transmission lines and distribution system</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">5. Voltage drop and power loss calculations</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">6. Voltage regulation, protection and reliability</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">7. 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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<p class="ql-align-justify">This unit provides knowledge and understanding of electrical power transmission and distribution with topics covering - system planning and automation, load model, characterisation and modelling of transmission and distribution networks, application of distribution transformers, design of transmission, sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station, and the distribution system and inverter-based resources. You will be introduced to the development of an optimal system design with respect to construction cost, capitalisation, performance reliability, and operating efficiency.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Topics may include:</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">1. Power system planning and automation</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">2. Load characteristics and modelling of distribution networks</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">3. Application of distribution transformers</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">4. Design of transmission, sub-transmission lines and distribution system</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">5. Voltage drop and power loss calculations</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">6. Voltage regulation, protection and reliability</p> <p class="ql-align-justify">7. Distributed generation and renewable energy</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4202">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 <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGRG9206" target="_blank">ENGRG9206</a> AND must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGPG9207" target="_blank">ENGPG9207</a> AND must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGRG3202" target="_blank">ENGRG3202</a></p>
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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>Explain the operations, control, and modelling of electrical power systems.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Recognise the various components, operations, and different building blocks in an electrical power transmission and distribution network.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Explain the complexities and demonstrate the effects of loads on the electrical power systems.</p>
S1
<p class="ql-align-justify">Evaluate parameters associated with the efficiency, stability and reliability of electrical power systems with inverter-based resources.</p>
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<p>Synthesize the optimal electrical power systems.</p>
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<p>Assess key parameters that influence the design of typical electrical power systems.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Interpret different types of faults in electrical power systems.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Investigate different challenges associated with electrical power systems with inverter-based resources.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Apply software tools to simulate and study characteristics and behaviour of electrical power systems.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Quizzes to test the understanding of the students on the subjects and help in the gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit.</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>10% - 30%</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 and Presentation</p>
<p>20% - 25%</p>
K3, S1, A3
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<p>Projects to verify students` ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.</p>
<p>Team Project and presentation of the project outcomes</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% - 50%</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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg4202">View unit fees</a>
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