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| Code: | CE00441-M | Version: | 3 | Approval Status: | Qa in progress | | Title: | POWER ELECTRONICS IN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEMS | | Section: | Computing, Engineering & Technology | | | Level: | M |
| Pattern Of Delivery | | | | Contact Hours | Independent Study Hours | Total Learning Hours | | 48 | 102 | 150 |
| | | Description of Pattern of Delivery | | Pattern 1, study 100% in period 1 | | Pattern 2, study 100% in period 2 |
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| Registration Conditions | Module Version Condition Text | | None | |
| Module Details | | Assessment Details | An EXAM length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%. An ASSIGMT length 1500 WORDS weighted at 50%.
1) An assignment 1500 words 50%, learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4
2) Two hour written examination 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
| | Indicative Content | Application of semiconductor devices and components in the high voltage environment: Static and Dynamic Characteristics, Series and parallel operation, damping components.
HVDC Converters: analysis, operation. Advanced concepts and topologies, HVDC light.
Static Var Compensators (SVC): analysis and operation
Thyristor controlled Reactor, Thyristor Switched capacitor, STATCOM.
Introduction to Multilevel converters.
Design of High Voltage valves (switches) for HVDC and SVC systems.
Testing of High Voltage valves
| | Learning Strategies | Class attendance
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture/laboratory/tutorial 36 hours (1:n) (1:20)
- Student centred learning 114 hours
| | Prospectus Information | This module provides skills and knowledge required for the application of power electronic devices and converters to power systems.
| | Resources | Power Electronics l Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Video Material
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet
Industrial Collaboration
| | Special Admissions Requirements | None.
| | Texts | Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1
Understanding FACTS : Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Narain G. Hingorani, Laszlo Gyugyi, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-3455-8
Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1
High Voltage Direct Current Transmission by. J Arrilaga, Peter Peregrinus Ltd for IEE, 1998, ISBN 0-906048-97-4
Understanding Power Quality Problems : Voltage Sags and Interruptions by Math H. J. Bollen, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-4713-7
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| Learning Outcome | | 1) DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE OF POWER ELECTRONIC CONVERTERS FOR POWER SYSTEM APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING HIGH POWER CONVERTERS. | Knowledge & Understanding |
| 2) DESIGN AND ANALYSIS HIGH VOLTAGE VALVES. | Analysis |
| 3) DESIGN AND ANALYSE COMPENSATION EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSMISSION AND LOAD COMPENSATION AND HVDC CONVERTERS. | Analysis |
| 4) EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF POWER ELECTRONICS ON POWER SYSTEMS | Enquiry |
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