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Postgraduate Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module ENGI41815: Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies
Department: Engineering
ENGI41815: Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2015/2016 | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- None
Aims
- To examine issues relating to energy conversion and control of electrical machines and power electronics.
Content
- Induction generator, doubly fed induction generator, synchronous generator, permanent magnet generator, linear machine, low speed machine, variable speed, power electronics and energy storage.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Understand the requirements for generator systems. A1.
- Have a good knowledge of electrical machines and power electronics. A1
- Have a sound knowledge of modern design trends. A1, A3, C11.
- Have a command of modern analysis and simulation methods. B12, C4.
Subject-specific Skills
- Be able to select appropriate system configurations. A1.
- Be able to carry out a targeted literature survey. C8, C2.
- Be able to write a sound technical report. B7, C2.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures and tutorial questions to cover the fundamental theories.
- Assignment using a mainstream CAD package (Simplorer) in the University Scheme of Ansoft to practice the application of theories.
- Assignment to integrate elements in machine, power electronics, power system and control.
- Literature survey to review the application and development in industry.
- Examinations to assess knowledge, understanding and application.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 19 | weekly | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Tutorials | 19 | weekly | 1 hour | 19 | |
| Practicals | 8 | weekly | 2 hours | 8 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 104 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 75% | Written examination, May/June | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Coursework | 25% | Coursework, Epiphany Term | 2,000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Individually written assignment: system design problem using CAD package.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.