42093 Electrical Power and Energy Systems Studio A
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade, no marksRequisite(s): (42090c Introduction to Sustainable Microgrids AND (42091 Advanced Energy Conversion Systems OR 42092 Advanced Power Electronics))
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
Description
Electrical power and energy systems are currently under a profound transformation, driven by environmental, technical, and economic factors. This studio focuses on electrical power and energy systems modelling and design. The overall aim of this studio is to provide a rich and attractive practice-based learning environment for electrical engineering students to deeply learn and become professionally competent in order to face current and future energy systems challenges.
To realise these aims, the studio focuses on the methods of reflective design practice, teamwork, mentoring, and deep learning techniques, including immersion in difficult problems within a complex environment. The subject allows students to move towards senior roles in teams, expects students to become accomplished in reflection, and demonstrate application of electric power and energy systems modelling skills, with an accent on design, and simulation-based and practical validation.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Justify the role of cost-effective energy conversion systems for sustainable energy systems and future smart grids. (B.1) |
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| 2. | Validate models and sustainable engineering solutions to electrical power and/or energy systems problems. (C.1) |
| 3. | Demonstrate application methods, tools and resources to achieve system objectives. (D.1) |
| 4. | Communicate with peers about solutions and possible research findings to solve difficult problems. (E.1) |
| 5. | Reflect on team’s progress and feedback to improve personal performance and team’s achievement. (F.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, and influence stakeholders, and apply expert judgment establishing and managing constraints, conflicts and uncertainties within a hazards and risk framework to define system requirements and interactivity. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design thinking and decision-making methodologies in new contexts or to novel problems, to explore, test, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, theories or concepts. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply theoretical, conceptual, software and physical tools and advanced discipline knowledge to research, evaluate and predict future performance of systems characterised by complexity. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating autonomously within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their own and others' performance with a high level of responsibility to improve and practice competently for the benefit of professional practice and society. (F.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Students enrolled in the Master of Professional Engineering should note that this subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies:
- 1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
- 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- 2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
- 3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
Teaching and learning strategies
This is a studio-based subject that applies industrial and research development practices to small projects. In small, self-managed teams, students are guided through the early stages of team formation and agile project planning before adopting greater autonomy for the remainder of the project. Teams are aided and guided by tutors knowledgeable about and experienced in electrical power and energy systems development. To encourage peer learning all teams formally critique the work of another team at significant stages during the project life cycle. To encourage high technical standards, high achievement and peer learning, all teams develop a system from specified requirements but are free to decide how those requirements can be implemented to achieve more beneficial solutions.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend all labs to get familiar with electrical energy and power systems modelling and control. Tutors provide weekly feedback about progress, intended activities and achievements to date. The learning will be cumulative as the students work on the way through the lab, which helps the student to understand the topics that follow. Formal assessment of the project outcomes and deliverables occurs at mid-session and end of session. Early session team formation and skill development activities provide opportunities for feedback about essential team and technical skills.
Content (topics)
- System requirements and analysis
- Modelling and simulation of electrical power and/or energy systems
- Control of electrical power and/or energy systems
- Design of suitable solutions for electrical power and/or energy systems
- Simulation-based system testing
- Project planning and management
- Reviewing the work of another team
- Working as a team
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Project requirements and solution design rationale
| Intent: | To demonstrate an understanding of electrical power and/or energy systems requirements and to explain the project requirements and proposed sustainable solution design. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1 and C.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 15% |
| Length: | 20 minutes for presentation, critique and discussion |
Assessment task 2: Project progress presentation and demonstration
| Intent: | To communicate project design requirements considering stakeholder needs, project priorities, constraints, uncertainties and risks |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1 and E.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 25% |
| Length: | 20 minutes for presentation, demonstration, critique and discussion |
Assessment task 3: Project final presentation and demonstration
| Intent: | To summarise project outcomes and evaluate against initial requirements and performance criteria. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2, 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 35% |
| Length: | 20 minutes for presentation, demonstration, critique and discussion |
Assessment task 4: Final report
| Intent: | To demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and requirements of electrical power and energy systems design. This includes demonstrating application of methods, tools and resources to achieve system objectives. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2, 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
| Weight: | 25% |
| Length: | 6000 words |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Recommended texts
[1] Mohan, T. M. Undeland, and W. P. Robbins, Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, 3rd ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2003.
[2] R. W. Erickson and D. Maksimovic, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, 2nd ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001, sCITECH LIBRARY (621.381 277).
[3] Marian K. Kazimierczuk, Pulse?Width Modulated DC?DC Power Converters, 2nd ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,
[4] M. P. Kazmierkowski, R. Krishnan, & F. Blaabjerg (Eds.). (2002). Control in power electronics: selected problems. M. P. Kazmierkowski, R. Krishnan, & F. Blaabjerg (Eds.). Academic press.