Electrical Circuits & Systems - ELE00054I
Module summary
This module provides students with an introduction to the components and composition of an electric power system and equips students with theoretical knowledge and tools required to analyse these circuits and systems.
Professional requirements
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Additional information
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
Subject Content Aims
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To introduce students to the components, composition and operation of an electrical power system.
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To introduce students to magnetically coupled circuits, the concept of mutual inductance and the operational principles and characteristics of transformers.
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To introduce students to the concept of complex power and real and reactive power flow.
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To introduce students to 3-phase circuits and the concept of balanced and unbalanced networks.
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To introduce students to the circuit level representations of transmission lines and the concept of two-port networks and parameters.
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To introduce students to the structure and operating principles of synchronous and induction generators
Graduate Skills Aims
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To develop skills in numerical and analytical techniques.
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To develop professional laboratory working practices.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Subject Content Outcomes
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Analyse simple magnetic circuits and calculate induced voltages and currents.
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Explain the concepts of complex power and power factor and be able to calculate the real, reactive, and apparent power in single phase and three phase systems.
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Analyse and solve for the voltage and currents in single-phase and three-phase AC systems using the per-unit system.
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Describe the construction and principles of operation for a synchronous machine and an induction machine.
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Draw and analyse the equivalent circuits for transformers, synchronous machines and induction machines.
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Understand how a transmission line may be represented as a lumped or distributed element circuit and know the limitations of these circuit representations.
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Use the equivalent circuits of the different pieces of equipment to derive a circuit description of a power system and be able to perform simple fault calculations.
Graduate Skills Learning Outcomes
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Be able to explain commonly encountered technical concepts concisely and accurately.
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Be able to select and apply a range of mathematical techniques to solve problems.
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Effectively plan and manage their time in a laboratory setting.
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Have developed skills in problem solving, critical analysis and applied mathematics
Module content
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 60 |
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 60 |
| Essay/coursework | 40 |
Module feedback
'Feedback’ at a university level can be understood as any part of the learning process which is designed to guide your progress through your degree programme. We aim to help you reflect on your own learning and help you feel more clear about your progress through clarifying what is expected of you in both formative and summative assessments. A comprehensive guide to feedback and to forms of feedback is available in the Guide to Assessment Standards, Marking and Feedback.
The School of PET aims to provide some form of feedback on all formative and summative assessments that are carried out during the degree programme. In general, feedback on any written work/assignments undertaken will be sufficient so as to indicate the nature of the changes needed in order to improve the work. The School will endeavour to return all exam feedback within the timescale set out in the University's Policy on Assessment Feedback Turnaround Time. The School would normally expect to adhere to the times given, however, it is possible that exceptional circumstances may delay feedback. The School will endeavour to keep such delays to a minimum. Please note that any marks released are subject to ratification by the Board of Examiners and Senate. Meetings at the start/end of each term provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reflect with your supervisor on your overall performance to date.
Feedback Statement:
(i) Formative Feedback
1. Regular labs allow you to engage with the MATLAB/Simulink model and receive verbal help and feedback on your Simulink modelling.
2. After class learning materials (webpage, Youtube linkage) on the module Wiki page help you to gain feedback on your understanding of the key module material covered in the lectures.
3. 6 seminars are arranged to help you to develop your application of circuit and system knowledge.
4. Emails to the Module Coordinator with Questions / Comments will be answered as soon as possible.
5. A draft version of your assignment can be submitted to the module coordinator before the end of term, who will confirm whether this is all in the correct format, along with some general written feedback comments, and a series of recommendations for improvement.
(ii) Summative Feedback
You will receive a customised feedback sheet, showing the mark breakdown in each of the key areas being assessed along with personalised feedback and suggestions for improvement. The comments explain how well you have met the learning objectives, and also give you feedback about the things you could improve in future assignments.
Indicative reading
Fundamentals of Electric Power Engineering
Editor(s):
Massimo Ceraolo, Davide Poli
First published:25 April 2014
Print ISBN:9781118679692 |Online ISBN:9781118922583 |DOI:10.1002/9781118922583