Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module ENGI4271: ENERGY CONVERSION AND DELIVERY
Department: Engineering
ENGI4271:
ENERGY CONVERSION AND DELIVERY
Type |
Tied |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2016/17 |
Module Cap |
|
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
Corequisites
- As specified in programme regulations
Excluded Combination of Modules
- As specified in programme regulations
Aims
- This module is designed solely for
students studying School of Engineering and
Computing Sciences degree programmes.
- To provide an overview and describe the
characteristics of renewable electrical power
generation.
- To explain the working principles of
components for renewable electrical power
generation .
- To explain the technical, as well as
economical, constraints and solutions of
renewable power generation.
- To introduce and familiarise students
with analytical methods and simulation tools
for component and system design studies.
Content
- Energy Overview.
- Generators for wind power:
induction generators, doubly fed induction
generators, permanent magnet
generators.
- Converters for variable speed
generation.
- Control requirements from
machine and grid points of view, and technical
solutions.
- Electromechanical interactions.
- Electrical generation from other
renewable or non-renewable
sources.
- Unusual generator and converter
topologies: linear machines and
converters.
- Distribution and transmission
systems: overview.
- Embedded generation: type of
generation, and problems.
- Power flow: thermal, voltage and
current limits, calculation methods and case
study.
- Power and voltage control in
power systems.
- Fault analysis and protection.
- Power quality issues and FACTs
(flexible a.c. transmission system)
devices.
- Stability analysis and control.
- Grid issues associated with grid
penetration of renewable electrical power
generation.
Learning Outcomes
- An knowledge of benefits and limitations of technologies currently used or being developed for renewable electrical power generation.
- An appreciation of the impacts of increasing renewable electrical power generation on the existing infrastructure of electrical power systems.
- An knowledge and understanding of the fundamental generator and power electronic technologies that are used for renewable electrical power generation.
- An understanding of ways of component and system design for different and typical application scenarios.
- A knowledge of modern design trends in the areas of energy generation and distribution.
- A knowledge of how to carry out basic design calculations.
- An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practises along with the ability to apply those methods in novel situations.
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specialised and advanced technical and professional skills, an ability to perform critical assessment and review and an ability to communicate the results of their own work effectively.
- Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice.
- Specialised numerical skills appropriate to an engineer.
- Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- The module content is covered in
lectures, and reinforced by problem sheets,
leading to the required problem solving
capability.
- Students are able to make use of
staff 'Tutorial Hours' to discuss
any aspect of the module with teaching staff
on a one-to-one basis. These are sign up
sessions available for up to one hour per week
per lecture course.
- Written timed examinations are
appropriate because of the wide range of
analytical, in-depth material covered in this
module and to demonstrate the ability to solve
advanced problems independently.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
Energy Generation and Conversion Lectures |
20 |
Typically 1 per week |
1 Hour |
20 |
|
Energy Delivery and Network Integration Lectures |
20 |
Typically 1 per week |
1 Hour |
20 |
|
Tutorial Hours |
As required |
Weekly sign-up sessions |
Up to 1 Hour |
8 |
|
Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
152 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
Summative Assessment
Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 100% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
Energy Generation and Conversion |
2 hours |
50% |
No |
Energy Delivery and Network Integration |
2 hours |
50% |
No |
■ 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