Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the basics of power system analysis, power generation and power transmission systems. Students will gain skills in analysing and modelling power systems, including calculating fault currents, performing stability analysis and solving load flow studies. The unit provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake advanced studies in electrical power engineering.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Describe and represent the key features and components of an electric power system using standard conventions.
2.	Analyse fault conditions in simple electrical systems.
3.	Design power systems with increasing renewable generation using mathematical models and software packages.
4.	Communicate the outcomes of simple power systems studies and designs through written technical reports and oral presentations.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KAA112 Engineering Circuits KMA154 Mathematics 1B

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Final exam	Exam Period	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Online Quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Research Review Presentations	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Labs	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 5:	Major Design Project	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Final exam

Task Description:

Three hour exam run during the final examination period. The exam will assess students’ ability to integrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout the unit to the study of more comprehensive power systems and in greater depth than covered in the in-semester tests.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Perform calculations related to power systems and three-phase electrical networks and interpret results	LO2, LO3
2	Apply knowledge of concepts to describe components and features of power systems	LO1
3	Apply mathematical models to design and analyse elements of power systems	LO3
4	Calculate electrical system faults by applying analysis methodologies and provide contextual interpretation	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Online Quizzes

Task Description:

Five in-semester online quizzes will be held to assess students' development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit and to provide fast formative feedback. Quizzes will be spread out throughout the semester with exact dates advised on MyLO.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply knowledge of concepts to describe components and features of power systems	LO1
2	Perform calculations related to power systems and three-phase electrical networks, and interpret results	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Research Review Presentations

Task Description:

Research review assignment - This assignment will see students independently research a current issue in modern or future power systems related to the integration of renewable energy sources and present the topic to teaching staff and their student peers. Presentations will be peer-assessed, which is also a requirement for this assessment task. Presentations will be scheduled in the final few weeks of semester with topics distributed in week 7 for Semester 1 offering or start of February for Summer semester offering.

Task Length:

15 minutes

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Independently research your topic and summarise the important aspects and key issues	LO1, LO4
2	Reflect on the relevance and importance of your research topic in the broader context of current and future power systems	LO1, LO4
3	Present orally your chosen topic to peers and teaching staff	LO4
4	Critique and provide constructive feedback on your peers’ research presentations	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Labs

Task Description:

Labs (x 3) - Laboratories will include a combination of practical experiments and software packages for modelling power systems performance.
Lab exercises will be done in groups, with both individual and group lab reporting required.
Reports of about 8 pages are due one week after the lab exercises conclude. Labs will be scheduled by the UTAS timetable or as advised by the unit coordinator.

For the summer unit, formal lab reports are replaced by in-lab assessment.

Task Length:

See task description

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Collect, analyse and interpret measurement and simulation data	LO3
2	Explain observed experimental behaviour and relate to power systems theory and concepts	LO4
3	Apply software packages and methodologies for power systems design and analysis	LO3

Assessment Task 5: Major Design Project

Task Description:

Power systems design project - The design project will provide students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills acquired throughout this unit to the design, simulation and analysis of a simple power system incorporating renewable energy sources. The task will involve applying the learnt software packages, analysis techniques and key knowledge regarding the components of a power system. Students will analyse their power system using standard tools and report on the case study including any operational considerations for their power system. Students will work in groups and will be assessed on their final technical report, final presentation and individual reflection on the learning experience.
In semester 1 the task will be distributed in week 6 and due in week 13.
During Summer semester the task will be distributed in mid-February and due in early March.

Task Length:

20 pages maximum

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Work effectively as part of a team to meet project objectives	LO3
2	Apply knowledge of power systems, models and software tools to design and analyse a power system	LO1, LO3
3	Communicate via both a technical report and an oral presentation the essential elements of your design project, including design requirements, justification of design, analysis findings and assessment of your final design	LO4
4	Reflect on the design process, on your team’s performance, on your justification for decisions related to the design, on the project outcomes and on lessons learnt	LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.