Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module ENGI41815: Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies
Department: Engineering
ENGI41815:
Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
15 |
Availability |
Not available in 2016/17 |
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
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
- 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.
- 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.
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 |
|
| 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: Examination |
Component Weighting: 75% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Written examination, May/June |
2 hours |
100% |
|
| Component: Coursework |
Component Weighting: 25% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Coursework, Epiphany Term |
2,000 words |
100% |
|
Individually written assignment: system design problem using CAD package.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
