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Dynamic modelling of power systems. Basic concepts of power system frequency and voltage control. Knowledge of control systems of all principal devices for high voltage transmission systems. Practical examples based on numerical simulations.
Indicative Module Content:Dynamic model of the synchronous machine.
Frequency control of synchronous machines.
Voltage control of synchronous machines.
Under-load tap changers.
Control of FACTS devices.
Control of wind turbines.
Frequency control of non-synchronous devices.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Laboratories | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 118 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Lab Report: ULTC and FACTS control | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Lab Report: Voltage control of synchronous machines | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Lab Report: Frequency control of synchronous machines | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Lab Report: Wind Turbine control | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Class Test: Questions on all topics discussed in the lectures since week 6. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Class Test: Questions on all topics discussed in the lectures until week 5 inclusive. | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Individual and class feedback on lab reports is provided, under request, prior and post assessment.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 | Tues 16:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |