Module ENGI4467: Electrical Energy Conversion 4

Department: Engineering

ENGI4467: Electrical Energy Conversion 4

Prerequisites

• ENGI3371

Corequisites

• As specified in programme regulations.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• As specified in programme regulations.

Aims

• This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
• To provide an overview and describe the characteristics and components of renewable electrical energy conversion.
• To explain the working principles, benefits and drawbacks of systems for renewable electrical energy conversion.
• To explain the technical and economic constraints and potential solutions to overcome them in the renewable electrical energy conversion.
• To introduce and familiarise students with analytical methods and calculations for system analysis.

Content

• Global and national importance of renewable energy.
• Electromechanical drive train configurations for renewable electricity generation.
• Electrical machines and power converters for renewable energy applications.
• Unconventional electrical generator topologies.
• Reliability and operational considerations in renewable energy generation.
• Wind- and photovoltaic-based electricity generation.

Learning Outcomes

• A knowledge of the benefits and limitations of technologies currently used or being developed for renewable electrical power generation.
• An appreciation of drive train electromechanical interactions and their influence on electrical system design and selection.
• An understanding of component and system considerations for typical electrical machine topologies.
• A knowledge of trends and developments in the areas of electrical energy generation and distribution.
• AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: In order to satisfy Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) accreditation requirements the following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes are assessed within this module:
• M1. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems (exam assessed).

• An awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practices along with the ability to apply those methods in novel situations.
• An ability to understand electrical machines and drives within particular contexts and the resulting system design considerations.
• 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 delivered in lectures and is reinforced by problem sheets, equipping students with the required problem solving capability.
• Students are encouraged to engage with staff Office Hours for one‑to‑one or small‑group discussion of any aspect of the module. These sessions are offered weekly during teaching, timings are published on Learn Ultra.
• Written timed examinations are appropriate because of the wide range of analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and allow students to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

N/A

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.