ele3pwr electrical power
ELECTRICAL POWER
ELE3PWR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn concepts including Electrical Power, Solar generation, DC & AC Machines, Three-Phase Electricity, Stepper Motors, Power Electronics, Power Generation & Distribution and Metering. A special feature is the use of site visits where possible and some consideration of future developments in industry.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ELE1CCT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ELE2PWR
Equivalent subjects ELE2ELE
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Electrical machines, drives, and power systems, | Prescribed | Wildi, T. | 6TH ED, PRENTICE HALL INTERNATIONAL, 2006. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Mathematically analyse electrical machines and power circuits.
- Activities:
- Techniques modelled in lectures. In assignments and the exam students perform calculations relating to three-phase power.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
02. Construct and evaluate fundamental power circuits.
- Activities:
- In laboratories 1&2 students wind their own inductors and test the inductor performance.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Explain concepts of power generation and distribution.
- Activities:
- Theory covered in lectures. In laboratory 4 student visit an operational co-generation plant and write a report relating to the operation of the plant.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Write reports relating to power electronics to communicate with a professional audience.
- Activities:
- Students submit lab reports after each lab detailing their measurements, observations, calculations and conclusions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarrell Elton
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| assignments (approx 500-words) | In order to pass the unit students must obtain an overall pass grade, pass the examination and pass the practical work. | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| laboratory work (approx 1,500-words) | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 03 |