Module ENGI30320: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI30320: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3

Tied To

• H1K609: New and Renewable Energy
• L6K807: Energy and Society

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• 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

• To 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 are run throughout two terms and students will take three labs (9 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 Department 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 is by written report and/or oral presentation.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Laboratories.