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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2024-2025

Module ENGI3371: Electrical Engineering 3

Department: Engineering

ENGI3371: Electrical Engineering 3

Type Tied Level 3 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2024/2025 Module Cap Location Durham
Tied to H100
Tied to H103
Tied to H311
Tied to H312
Tied to H313
Tied to H411
Tied to H412
Tied to H413
Tied to H511
Tied to H512
Tied to H513
Tied to H711
Tied to H712
Tied to H713
Tied to H811
Tied to H812
Tied to H813
Tied to H911
Tied to H912
Tied to H913
Tied to H314
Tied to H315
Tied to H316
Tied to H514
Tied to H515
Tied to H516
Tied to H714
Tied to H715
Tied to H716

Prerequisites

  • ENGI2191

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

  • This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering 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
  • Academic advisor meetings

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 laboratories, with the number depending on the student's choice of degree discipline.
  • 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.
  • An intensive 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 in by written report and/or oral presentation.
  • The following Laboratory Classes relate to content taught in this module: EE31 Synchronous Machines; EE32 Transformers; EE33 Variable Speed Induction Motor.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Lectures 42 2 per week 1 hour 42
Laboratories 3 3 hours 9
Practical Course 1 2 weeks full time 60
OfficeHours as required Weekly sign-up sessions up to 1 hour 8
Academic advisor Typically 5 Throughout the year up to 1 hour 5
Preparation, reading and self study 76
Total 200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 70%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Online Examination 2 hours 100% none
Component: Coursework Component Weighting: 30%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Assignment 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