Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This is a core unit that develops fundamental electrical circuit concepts essential for an electrical engineer working in areas that include the energy resources sector, the process industries, electric power generators, energy utilization, as well the electricity supply industry.

Aims

This unit introduces you to basic electrical circuit concepts. It requires you to perform circuit analysis, circuit synthesis, and the measurement and testing of relevant quantities within circuits.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1.Calculate and analyse loadflow and faults in power systems using a per-unit system
2.Calculate power flow for 2-bus systems and 3-phase faults in a symmetric power generation system
3.Identify fundamentals of power system economics, generation costs, tariffs, market rules and performance
4.Explain principles of single and three phase transformers operation and performance (winding, testing, losses and efficiency)
5.Select a suitable dc and ac motor for a particular mechanical load characteristic

Content

This unit covers electrical circuit theory and practice as applied to machines and power systems. Topics covered in machines include magnetic circuits, single phase and three phase transformers; electric machines including fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion, induction machines, synchronous machines, reluctance motors, direct current machines, stepper motors, motor control and rating. Power system topics include power generation and energy sources, power system operation and transmission, in particular real and reactive power in a simple system and basic fault calculations.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode: 6 hours per week
2 Lectures: 2 hours
Tutorials: 1 hour
Laboratory/Computer: 1 hour

Lectures will provide the knowledge base required for this unit and will be supported by tutorials and practical sessions, enabling you to apply the theory described in lectures. Examples will be provided during the lectures and tutorials to reinforce learning outcomes. Four laboratory/practical sessions will be conducted.

Assessment

Assessment for this unit will consist of problem solving exercises, laboratory and final examination.Formative feedback will be provided in labs and throughout tutorials

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: This task will be a class exercise, anyone performing poorly in the task will have a second chance at an equivalent task
Relates to objectives: 1,2,3
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 7

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: There are 4 experiments covering transformers, DC motors, AC synchronous motors, induction motors.
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Week13

Assessment name: Examination (written)
Description: The final exam of two hours in length will be aimed at evaluating problem formulation, general knowledge and the relationships of fundamental knowledge to the systems studied.
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Examination period

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

1. J.D. Glover and M.S. Sarma, Power Systems Analysis and Design, PWS Publishing, 3rd edition.
2. Arthur R. Bergen, Power System Analysis, Prentice-Hall, 1986.
3. L.M. Faulkenberry and W. Coffer, Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission, Prentice Hall, 1996.
4. E. Hughes, Electrical Technology, Longmans, 6th edition.
5. Charles I Hubert, Electric Machines: Theory, Operation, Applications, Adjustment and Control, Prentice-
Hall Inc., 1991.
6. A. Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley, and S.D. Umans, Electric Machinery, McGraw-Hill, 5th edition.

Risk assessment statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.

You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of the lecturer and technical staff of the School. In any laboratory practicals you will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes).

You will undergo a health and safety induction before the commencement of the practical sessions and will be issued with a safety induction card. If you do not have a safety induction card you will be denied access to laboratories.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 22-Oct-2012