Course coordinator
Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Elec Engineering & Comp Science School
Generation of electricity. Three phase balanced circuits; magnetic circuits. Transformers. Harmonics. Steady state analysis of dc. Synchronous and induction machines. Special motors. Modern motor control systems. Demand side management. Renewable energy sources. Distributed generation and uninterruptible power supplies.
This course is a fundamental course in electrical power engineering. Itﾠwill cover electrical energy conversion components of power systems,ﾠincluding AC machines, DC machines and Transformers. The course will also cover electrical energy transmission via three-phase and High Voltage DC Transmissions. At the end of this course electrical power distribution and loads are covered along withﾠrecent developments in electric power engineering such as renewables and distributed generation.ﾠ Based on the feedback, five quizzes have been introduced in the course for giving regular feedback to students.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Electrical circuit, fundamental of electrical engineering, magnetic circuit
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ELEC2003 or ELEC2300
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ELEC3300, ELEC7302
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Mithulan Nadarajah
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
Extensive electricalﾠenergy utilization represents one of the hallmarks of a modern society. Modern societies draw electrical energy from large interconnected power systems, for most of their energy needs.ﾠIn this course, we will examine the behaviour of the critical elements required for these basic processes of electricity generation, transmission and utilisation and come to understand how the requirements of each such device impacts upon the behaviour of the entire power system.ﾠ Hence, the course has the following aims.
1. Acquire knowledge of basic concepts and principle of operation of electrical machines for energy conversion and networks for transmisison, distribution and utilization.
2. Develop the capacity to model and analyze power systems essential components used for electrical energy conversion, transmission, distribution and utilization.
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain electric and magnetic circuits related to electrical machines.
LO2.
Apply various tests for parameter calculations of models of electrical machines.
LO3.
Develop equivalent circuits of electric machines for given conditions and analyse them.
LO4.
Distinguish different modes of bulk electrical energy transmission and their inherent limitations.
LO5.
Comprehend the distribution and utilization side of electrical energy and appropriate load management strategies.
LO6.
Develop an overall understanding of how electrical energy conversion, transmission and utilisation work in power systems.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Quiz
|
10% |
Quiz 1 5/08/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 2 26/08/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 3 9/09/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 4 30/09/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 5 23/10/2024 1:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Practical assessment
|
25% |
Lab 1 13/09/2024 4:00 pm Lab 2 20/09/2024 4:00 pm Lab 3 11/10/2024 4:00 pm Lab 4 25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Lab 1, both parts will be assessed at the end of each session. Report is required for Labs 2, 3 and 4. |
| Examination |
In-semester class test
|
25% |
16/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final examination
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
Quiz 1 5/08/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 2 26/08/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 3 9/09/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 4 30/09/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 5 23/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
There will be five quizzes to cover the entire course material at the end of the course. This will be used for giving feedback to students on their understanding of various topics covered in the courses. It will be a blackboard quiz (online). The details of deadlines are given below. Only 4 out of 5 quizzes will be considered in the final grading.
First Quiz: August 5 at 4 pm
Second Quiz: August 26 at 4 pm
Third Quiz: September 9 at 4 pm
Fourth Quiz: September 30 at 4 pm
Fifth Quiz: October 23 at 1 pm.
Submission guidelines
via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
To accommodate unforeseen circumstances such as illness, your quiz score will be based on the best 4 out of 5 submissions.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Practical assessment
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
Lab 1 13/09/2024 4:00 pm
Lab 2 20/09/2024 4:00 pm
Lab 3 11/10/2024 4:00 pm
Lab 4 25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Lab 1, both parts will be assessed at the end of each session. Report is required for Labs 2, 3 and 4.
Task description
The practical assessment component of the course will evaluate the students understanding of the operation and measurement of energy conversion devices including transformers, synchronous machines, induction machines and DC machines. This assessment will be comprised of four laboratories:
- Laboratory 1 (10%): This lab consists of two parts, namely three-phase load measurement (Part I: 5%) and Transformer testing (Part II: 5%). The laboratory will be conducted face-to-face during scheduled laboratory sessions, week 4-7 (specific session allocations will be provided on the course blackboard). Check the course blackboard page for specific deadlines and other details. There is no need to submit a separate report for laboratory 1, both parts will be assessed and marked in the lab. Due date: Sept. 13.
For the rest of the laboratories (Lab 2-4) students will write reports individually based on the experimental data given and submit them via the course blackboard page.
- Laboratory 2 (5%): Induction Machines. Due date: Sept. 20
- Laboratory 3 (5%): Synchronous Machines. Due date: Oct. 11
- Laboratory 4 (5%): DC Machines. Due date: Oct. 25
A complete lab schedule, submission and deadline details are available in the course Blackboard site as well.
Submission guidelines
See course blackboard site for submission instructions.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Lab 1 (both parts)
Maximum Extension Length: 7 calendar days. Marked submissions with feedback and/or detailed solutions with feedback will be released to students within 7-14 days.
Late Penalty: 100% penalty as both parts will be assessed and marked in the lab.
Lab 2, 3 and 4
Maximum Extension Length: 7 calendar days. Marked submissions with feedback and/or detailed solutions with feedback will be released to students within 14-21 days.
Late Penalty: A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
In-semester class test
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
16/09/2024 4:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This will be an onsite exam and will cover the first five topics, including Induction Motors. This will be a closed book, timed exam conducted face-to-face. The exam will be held during Monday's regular lecture period in Week 8.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Final examination
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Overall assessment of the entire course materials.
Hurdle requirements
Student must obtain 40% of the final exam to pass this course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Serious deficiencies in quality of performance in relation to learning objectives. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all the requirements for a Pass: As evidenced by failing to successfully complete basic assessment tasks. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To successfully pass the course, the student should have knowledge of Electrical Energy Conversion and Utilization. This includes problem solving in the areas of electrical machines and three phase fundamentals. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To obtain a credit, in addition to criteria for a GP of 4, the student should show ability to understand the concepts associated with energy utilization or electrical loads. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To obtain a distinction, in addition to criteria for a GP of 5, deep understanding of the course has to be demonstrated. The student should show ability to apply the fundamental concepts to problem solving in all contents of the course, including the issues of mordern power systems. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To obtain a high distinction, in addition to criteria for a GP of 6, the student should demonstrate a thorough knowledge in the course and/or relates various concepts learned in the course to solve complex problems. |
Additional course grading information
Overall final percentages will be rounded to nearest whole value before grades are decided. Half integers will be rounded up.
In order to achieve a grade ofﾠ4 or higher, students must obtain at least 40% on the final examination. Students who do not meet this requirement will have their final grade capped at a 3.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
These assessment tasks evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Having Troubles?
If you are having difficulties with any aspect of the course material, you should seek help. Speak to the course teaching staff.
If external circumstances are affecting your ability to work on the course, you should seek help as soon as possible. The University and UQ Union have organisations and staff who are able to help, for example, UQ Student Services are able to help with study and exam skills, tertiary learning skills, writing skills, financial assistance, personal issues, and disability services (among other things).
Complaints and criticisms should be directed in the first instance to the course coordinator. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may bring the matter to the attention of the School of EECS Director of Teaching and Learning.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Any handout including lecture notes, tutorial sheets and prac sheets will be available in the courseﾠblackboard space. It is the student's responsibility to make these documents available for their own use as in general printed material will not be provided.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Tutorial |
Tutorials of questions on lectures Tutorials will be made available in the course blackboard page. |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lectures on Energy conversion and utilization Details of lectures are available in course blackboard page. All the lectures will be on campus. |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Practicals on energy conversion devices There are four laboratory experiments and report writing activities in this course. In the first laboratory based experiments students are expected to come to the lab face-to-face and perform the experiments in groups. In the other three labs, for rotating machines, students will write reports for given real experimental data. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
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