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On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:1. Understand and explain the concepts underlying the occurrence of transients in power systems over a range of timescales.2. Understand and explain the concepts underlying the analysis of power systems under transient conditions including surge phenomena, short circuits, and transient stability3. Analyse power systems under short circuit conditions according to IEC 60909.
4. Analyse basic power systems for transient stability.5. Understand and explain the underlying principles of protection systems employed in power systems6. Analyse and design selected power system protection systems
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 18 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 66 |
| Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Assessment: 2 assignments | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
| Examination: end of semester exam | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
| Class Test: class test | Week 7 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
2 x assignments - feedback to class on assignment tasks Class test - feedback to class on numerical questions