Available in 2024
Course code

ELEC4100

Units

10 units

Level

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: 

  1. Review of fundamental knowledge
  2. Steady state system analysis
  3. Voltage control
  4. Fault studies
  5. Frequency control in power systems
  6. Transient and dynamic stability
  7. Protection systems
  8. Power quality and harmonic distortion
  9. Transmission systems
  10. 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