Overview

Electrical Power Engineering concerns the study of power system elements including power generators, transmissions and distribution systems components. At the completion of this course graduates will have gained a good understanding of power systems analysis, operation and control. Particular emphasis is also placed on system stability, safety and protection issues.

Contacts

Academic Chair

Structure
96 credit points

Spine Units6 credit points
Core90 credit points

Admission requirements

Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Evaluate and employ science and engineering fundamentals to the solution of complex electrical power systems problems and broader aspects of Engineering practice

2.

Systematically investigate, interpret, analyse and innovate solutions to advanced Engineering problems by using the major theories and Engineering fundamentals including mathematics and physics, circuits and fundamentals of electronics, control systems, and computer programming using MATLAB and Labview, etc.

3.

Establish advanced technical knowledge and skills in mathematical computations and knowledge of software
development, in conjunction with the skills of project design, and feasibility analysis, commissioning and management of power systems.

4.

Identify and critically appraise current research developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages in use and employment of various techniques such as computer-based modelling, analysis, planning, optimization and simulation for efcient and reliable operation of power systems

5.

Develop advanced knowledge of contextual factors impacting the Engineering discipline, including sustainable Engineering practice.

6.

Identify, analyse and communicate the interactions between systems, practice and people for a sustainable engineering environment.

7.

Interpret and apply software-based and practical-based solutions of design , integration, planning, and management to an openended research or industrial task

8.

Evaluate and apply Engineering tools, techniques and resources to complex power systems planning, integration, and management problems.

9.

Interpret and apply systematic Engineering synthesis and design processes.

10.

Evaluate and apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of power systems based design, planning, integration, and management projects.

11.

Practice well developed ethical and professional behaviour in the application of broad Engineering knowledge

12.

Develop advanced oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

13.

Apply creative approaches to identifying and developing alternative concepts, solutions and procedures.

14.

Critically assesses the accuracy, reliability and authenticity of information from a broad range of sources.

15.

Develop strategies for orderly management of self, and professional conduct

16.

Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership, recognising the value of alternative and diverse viewpoints

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
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