EEE8149 : Power Systems Operation & Analysis
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Haris Patsios
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide students with an advanced and systematic understanding of the operation of a modern electricity network, under both steady-state and fault conditions, and the techniques used for network analysis and design.
The course is designed to be of value to engineers whose task is the planning and operation of an electricity supply system.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module introduces power system operation principles of both steady-state and fault conditions, and the techniques used for network analysis and design. It covers the electricity supply system, AC power & reactive power, three-phase systems, transmission lines and cables, stability, protection, fault analysis, and load flow studies.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 36 | 0:30 | 18:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 12 | 6:00 | 72:00 | Reading specified articles and completion of formative assessment. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | Mix of synchronous, non-synchronous pre-recorded material, and PiP delivery |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 72:00 | 72:00 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge and understanding of electricity networks and issues associated with their operation will be taught via formal lectures and self-guided study material. This will be supported by reflective learning using worked examples to develop critical awareness and evaluative skills.
Subject specific, cognitive and communication skills will also be developed during the formal lectures and self-guided material.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 100 | Closed book exam. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Formative assessment comprises 5 sets of tutorial questions. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The unseen written examination will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the operation of a modern electricity supply system.
The formative assessments will expose students to a range of real world problems relevant to the learning outcomes and the questions asked in the final exam.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8149's Timetable