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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2017-2018 (archived)

Module ENGI3371: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI3371: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2017/18 Module Cap Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103

Prerequisites

  • • ENGI2191

Corequisites

  • None

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 introduce the fundamental concepts, and the range of techniques, used for electromechanical energy and power conversion in industrial applications.
  • To introduce the foundations of power electronics control in modern industrial applications
  • To understand the issues regarding renewables resource integration in modern energy networks
  • To introduce UK energy policy with regards to renewable energy.
  • To encourage to consider the new and renewable energy industries for their future career.
  • To develop practical problem solving abilities in the context of a significant team project.
  • To enhance practical engineering skills.

Content

  • Electrical Machines and Drives
  • Electrical Networks and Renewables Integration
  • Practical Course

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • • Understand the different conversion technologies needed for a variety of conventional and new energy sources;
  • To be able to calculate the power output of these sources;
  • To understand the issues regarding renewable energy resource integration ;
  • To be able to make a critical appraisal between the technological efficacy and commercial feasibility of different energy sources.
Subject-specific Skills:
  • To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data;
  • To specify, plan, manage, conduct and report on an engineering project;
  • To apply engineering knowledge to the solution of complex problems in an engineering or industrial context;
  • To demonstrate an awareness of practical engineering skills;
  • Preparation and delivery of technical report;
  • An understanding of Risk assessment and COSHH;
  • To be proficient in the safe use of standard engineering equipment.
Key Skills:
  • Numerical and mathematical skills appropriate to an engineer;
  • General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context;
  • Capacity for self-learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations;
  • Team working;
  • Time and resource management.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The courses in Electrical Machines and Drives as well as Energy Networks and Renewables Integration will be delivered by weekly 1-hour lectures and are reinforced through problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving and numerical/mathematical skills capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables students to demonstrate subject knowledge and an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
  • Electrical labs run for two terms and all students except for those on the Electronics streams will take all three labs (9 hours). Those on the Electronics streams will take only two labs (6 hours).
  • Students are able to make use of staff Office 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.
  • A two-week practical course which may be based in the School of Engineering or in industry according to the selected option. Students are faced with new and complex problems which provide the opportunity for them to enhance their problem solving skills in a team environment with a particular emphasis on industrial relevance. Assessment in by written report and/or oral presentation.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Electrical Machines and Drives lectures 19 1 per week 1 hour 19
Energy Networks and renewables integration 19 1 per week 1 hour 19
Laboratories 3 Typically 1 per week 3 hours 9
Revision seminars 2 2 in term 3 1 hour 2
Practical Course 1 1 in term 3 1 week full time 30
OfficeHours as required weekly sign-up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Preparation, reading and self study 113
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 85%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Electrical Engineering 3 2 hours 100% none
Component: Continuous Assessment Component Weighting: 15%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Practical Course 100% none

Formative Assessment:

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Laboraitories


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