Power Energy and Machines
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGF2007 | Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGF2007
- School
- Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts related to the use of power and energy in today's electrical engineering world. The module will introduce the principles and properties of electrical circuits (DC and AC) and will develop tools commonly used to analyse their operation. These tools will then be used to illustrate the general design and behaviour of real world electrical power systems, including issues associated with the integration of renewable energy systems and the challenges faced in developing future power systems. The basic principles of electromagnetic systems will also be introduced and these will be used to illustrate the operation and design of transformers and electrical machines.
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be reassessed by retaking the failed assessment (resubmission of coursework or resit of examination). The re-assessment mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
This module is only available to Apprentices on the Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Level Apprenticeship.
Classes
- Two 2-hour seminars each week for 4 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 20 weeks
Lectures will mainly occur during off-site weeks Seminars will occur during face-to-face weeks
Assessment
- 10% Inclass Exam: In class progress test
- 20% Coursework 1: Questions based on the first half of the syllabus
- 20% Coursework 2: Questions based on the second half of the syllabus
- 50% Exam (2-hour): Written exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To introduce students to the fundamental characteristics of electrical power systems including the typical components used in these systems, and to develop their ability to predict the behaviour of these systems using analytical tools and techniques.Learning Outcomes
Select and employ suitable techniques to calculate voltage and current in AC and DC circuits;
Perform simple calculations relating to different types of power flows within AC transmission systems;
Show an awareness of practical engineering issues relating to electrical engineering equipment including efficiency, regulation and use of 3-phase systems;
Describe the operation of electrical engineering equipment (transformers, DC motors);
Demonstrate a basic understanding of renewable energy systems and their key advantages and limitations.