ENEE12015 - Electrical Power Engineering

General Information

Unit Synopsis

In this unit, you will model basic electrical power system components using simplified linear equivalent circuits, explain the relationship between power and energy, and calculate power and energy in electrical power networks. You will review electric and magnetic fields and explain their application in power transformers and generation. You will discuss generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. You will apply problem-solving techniques in the analysis of balanced three-phase power circuits using per-unit methodology. You will discuss electrical distribution system components and configurations and apply appropriate mathematical tools to the analysis of power systems. You are expected to use appropriate electrical engineering language in context and to document the process of modeling and analysis. You will present the information, communicate, work, and learn, both individually and in teams, in a professional manner. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Moodle site for proposed dates.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: ENAE12013 Electrical Components and Circuit Analysis or ENEE12014 Electrical Circuit Analysis.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 3 - 2024

Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 20%
2. Online Quiz(zes) 20%
3. Practical and Written Assessment 20%
4. Online Test 40%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2022 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 84.62% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 56.52% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Unit survey
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Students appreciated the lecturers for this unit were very knowledgeable and encouraged a positive learning atmosphere.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice and supported.
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Feedback
Students appreciated that the Quizzes were good and helped maintain attention to the subject material.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice for students' success.
Source: Unit survey
Feedback
Students mentioned that their assessment feedback to be returned on time will support their learning.
Recommendation
In the next offering, the UC will provide the assessment feedback on time and resolve the issue.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice and followed. Provided the assessment feedback timely and students are happy.
Source: Unit survey
Feedback
Students mentioned that the simulation software to evaluate solar cell configurations took a bit longer time to navigate the software.
Recommendation
Provide more support and programming examples to assist the students better in the simulation assessment.
Action Taken
Maintained good practice and followed. Provided some programming examples to assist the students with the simulation tasks.
Source: Unit evaluation.
Feedback
Students appreciated the lecturer for this unit was very cooperative, knowledgeable, and encouraged with a positive learning atmosphere.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice for student success.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit evaluation.
Feedback
Students appreciated that the Quizzes were good and helped maintain attention to the subject material.
Recommendation
Continue this good practice.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit evaluation and individual discussion.
Feedback
Students mentioned that the simulation software (MATLAB) to evaluate solar cell configurations took a bit longer time to understand the software. Requested a tutorial on this software.
Recommendation
Should provide a tutorial on this software (MATLAB).
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Analyse single and three-phase power networks using relevant problem-solving techniques including per-unit methodology
  2. Explain the application of the electric and magnetic fields in power transformers and power generation
  3. Discuss generation, transmission, and distribution system components including renewable energy generation and integration
  4. Use laboratory procedures and appropriate simulation tools for the analysis of power systems
  5. Present the process of power system modeling and analysis professionally
  6. Communicate, work, and learn, both individually and in teams, in a professional manner.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Intermediate
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem-solving. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5I 6I )
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 6I )

Advanced
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 3A 4N )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.

Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511


Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - Written Assessment • • • • •
2 - Online Quiz(zes) • •
3 - Practical and Written Assessment • • •
4 - Online Test • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • • • •
5 - Team Work •
6 - Information Technology Competence • •
8 - Ethical practice •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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