ELEC4100
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course you will explore the operation and behaviour of electrical power systems. You will develop your knowledge of the physical and electrical properties of equipment used in power systems, and develop the analytical techniques and practical skills required to plan, design, operate and evaluation of electrical power systems.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify types of equipment used in power systems and describe the physical and electrical properties of equipment.
2. Plan, design, operate, analyse and evaluate power systems.
3. Use computer based simulation to analyse power systems. Discuss the limitations of analysis tools in terms of planning, design and operation.
4. Discuss the issues associated with the operation of power systems, including technical and non technical.
Content
The course material will be drawn from the following topic areas:
- Review of fundamental knowledge
- Steady state system analysis
- Voltage control
- Fault studies
- Frequency control in power systems
- Transient and dynamic stability
- Protection systems
- Power quality and harmonic distortion
- Transmission systems
- Energy economics
Assumed knowledge
ELEC2132, ELEC3130, ELEC3410
Assessment items
Project: Project
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
Quiz: Quiz
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 5 hour(s) per term
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 5 hour(s) per term
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- ELEC4100 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Psb) (PDF, 294.6 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.