ENGM029 - Power Systems Analysis (2023)

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MODULE TITLEPower Systems Analysis CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENGM029 MODULE CONVENERDr Shuhang Shen (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 6 0 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 10
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Resilient electrical power systems are an essential part of the infrastructure essential for a modern society. This module will deepen your insights into steady-state power system operation and develop your skills in power system analysis. Hand calculations on a simple 3-bus power network will help you understand simulation-aided power flow calculation on a large interconnected power network. Emphasis  will be on the optimisation of the power system benefits in implementing economic dispatch and optimal power flow. An important aspect of this module is the delivery style, a mixture of theoretical and practical lectures and simulation-based laboratory exercises.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to develop your understanding of power system operation and its analysis from multiple core engineering perspectives. On successful completion of this module, you will attain the capability to calculate power flows in large power systems by iterative numerical approaches, be able to determine an optimal and economic dispatch of a power system and understand the criticalness of power system faults. This module will increase your confidence in performing an independent assessment of the steady-state operational conditions associated with a power system.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:  

  1. Understand the principle of power system operation
  2. Proficiently use analytical measures to describe steady-state operation in a large interconnected network
  3. Apply iterative methods to manually calculate power flows in a simple network 
  4. Use simulation software to calculate power flow in complex interconnected networks 
  5. Use commercial software to perform economic dispatch of generation subject to network constraints
  6. Perform optimal power flow studies on a model of a Smart Grid implemented on a commercial simulator
  7. Understand different fault types in power system

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of using mathematical approaches to solve engineering problems in power system
  2. Understand the engineering philosophy behind the control measures used in a power system and assess the practical limits of each solution

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

  1. Increase independent engineering thinking and develop the problem-solving skills for real-world engineering
  2. Be skilful in planning and implementing simulation-based validation work
  3. Perform data analysis and deliver a professional presentation of the results and conclusions

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:

Fundamentals:

  • Introduction: transmission and distribution networks, power system structure, generation and load profile
  • Analytical skills: phasor representation; active power P and reactive power Q; per-unit analysis; inductive and capacitive load; power quality; power factor

Power flow analysis:

  • Basics of power flow: 3-bus power flow; bus classification (PQ, PV, slack); power flow equation
  • Power flow in large system: admittance matrix; formulation; Gauss-Seidel method; Newton-Raphson method; power transfer capability; transmission losses; contingency analysis

Operation of Modern Power Systems:

  • Basics of power system economics; objective functions; power system constraints; optimisation problem; economic dispatch; optimal power flow; solution to economic dispatch and optimal power flow
  • Common types of power system faults and their hazards

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 42.00 Guided Independent Study 108.00 Placement / Study Abroad 0.00
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 24 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 12 Tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 6 Laboratories
Guided independent study 108 Lecture and assessment preparation and associated reading

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Quizzes 2 quizzes, each requires 1 hour self study 1-3, 5-7 Self-assessment with solution answers

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 30 Written Exams 70 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Written exam 70 2 hours 1-3, 5-7 Exam marks
Coursework 20 6-10 A4 sides All Written
Lab report 10 3-6 A4 sides All Written

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
Written exam (70%) Written exam (2 hrs) 1-3, 5-7 Referral/Deferral period
Coursework (20%) Coursework (6-10 A4 sides) All Referral/Deferral period
Lab report (10%) Lab report 3 – 6 A4 sides All Referral/Deferral period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by coursework and/or written exam in the failed or deferred element only. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 50%. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped.

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Web-based and electronic resources:

ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/     

 

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search
Set Grainger, J. & Stevenson, W. Power Systems: Analysis and Design McGraw-Hill Education 1994 [Library]
Set Weedy, B. M. Electric Power Systems 4th Wiley 1998 [Library]
Set Tleis, N. Power Systems Modelling and Fault Analysis: Theory and Practice 2nd Elsevier 2019 [Library]
Set Glover, J.D. and Sarma, M.S. Power System Analysis and Design Brooks-Cole/Thomson Learning 2002 [Library]
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 17 December 2021 LAST REVISION DATE Thursday 01 June 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Power System Analysis, Power Flow, Fault Analysis