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EE6102: Power Systems
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Sources of energy, renewable energy systems. Three-phase transformers. Transmission lines. Power and load flow. Symmetrical components and unsymmetrical faults. System protection. Synchronous generators, transient analysis and stability.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate an overview of Power systems and its changing landscape.
- Analyse three-phase systems and methods for reactive power compensation.
- Define and apply power transmission line models for load flow analysis.
- Use computer aided programming to study load flow in a power system.
- Apply symmetrical components for unsymmetrical faults in electrical equipment including synchronous generators.
- Apply circuit models to analyse transient stability in power systems
Assessments
- Written Assessment (75%)
- Continuous Assessment (25%)
Teachers
- JOHN BRESLIN:
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- MAEVE DUFFY:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.