| Unit name | Electrical Energy Conversion and Supply |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENG20005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Wang |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) | |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) | |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
none |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to fundamental energy conversion technologies and distribution systems that involve electrical energy.
3-phase power distribution and conversion structures will be described and corresponding mathematical description frameworks and design techniques will be practiced. Energy conversion mechanisms such as power electronics-based converters and the various forms of linear and rotary electromechanical energy conversion systems will be developed from fundamental principles and developed to the point that they can be for design purposes and to identify the practical limitations of such systems.
DC machine output characteristics are developed in depth and operation within a variable speed drive (using power electronic converters) is presented. The operation of power electronic servo amplifiers and phase-controlled rectifiers are also introduced. As an introduction to the AC machine, the concept of the rotating magnetic field is discussed. Subsequent study concentrates on the asynchronous motor where its operation is described, the equivalent circuit is derived and its output characteristics under fixed and variable frequency excitation are analysed.
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
Formative
Summative
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
