1. Structure of the power system, representation of simple power networks, steady state solution of simple networks, voltage and reactive power, frequency and active power.

2. Single-phase transformers: core losses, operation and equivalent circuits, transformer tests and parameter evaluation, parallel operation, Introduction to three-phase transformers

3. Transmission lines and cables: Structure and parameters of lines and coaxial cables, calculation of inductance and capacitance, short and medium lines, nominal T and ' Equivalent circuits, voltage regulation, voltage distribution of insulator string, string efficiency, size of cables.

4. Fault Analysis. P.U. System, single line diagrams, types of faults. Three-phase short-circuit faults and the concepts of fault level, basic equations, short-circuit fault calculations.

5. Substations and Protection. Switchgear, qualities required of protection, components of protective schemes, protection systems, overcurrent, distance and unit protections schemes, numerical relays.

6. Power Electronics: Brief introduction to power semiconductor devices, basic principles of phase control, basic principles of switched mode inverters.

1 x 1.5 hour class test - 40% which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Coursework (60%) Comprising two laboratory experiments, equally weighted (30% each) - which will assess Learning Outcome 5.

Lectures (24 hours) and labs/tutorials (12 hours) will form the main teaching activities.

Electrical and Electronic Technology, E Hughes, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall (2008), ISBN: 9780132060110

Power Electronics: Converters Applications and Design, Mohan, Undeland and Robbins, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons (2002), ISBN: 978-0471226932

Power Systems Analysis, J J Grainger and W D Stevenson, McGraw Hill, (1994), ISBN 0-07-061293-5

Laboratory equipment in power engineering e.g. 3 phase motor test frames, network analysis software such as PSCAD/EMTDC.

Level 4 Electrical and Electronic Principles or equivalent.