Principles of modelling/simulation of electrical and electronic systems
Defining a simulation model; engineering design specifications; system block diagrams; schematic entry
Electronic simulation using MultiSIM
Electronics Co-Simulation using Multisim and LabVIEW
Electrical and Electronic simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
Telecommunication simulation using MATLAB/Simulink/QUALNET/LabView
Electrical simulation using Plexim/Plecs software
Advanced modelling/simulation techniques
Electrical simulation using PSCAD

Topic 1 Introduction and background discussion
Topic 2 PLECS – Electrical machines
Topic 3 PLECS – AC and DC electrical machines
Topic 4 PSCAD – Power systems analysis
Topic 5 PSCAD – Single phase AC network
Topic 6 MultiSIM/LabVIEW – Engineering control
Topic 7 MultiSIM/LabVIEW – Engineering control
Topic 8 Telecommunication simulation using MATLAB/Simulink/QUALNET/LabVIEW
Topic 9 Telecommunication simulation using MATLAB/Simulink/QUALNET/LabVIEW
Topic 10 Telecommunication simulation using MATLAB/Simulink/QUALNET/LabVIEW
Topic 11 Telecommunication simulation using MATLAB/Simulink/QUALNET/LabVIEW
Topic 12 NI MultiSIM and Ultiboard – Electronic systems and PCB design/manufacture

This module will be delivered over one semester.
A total of 36 hours of contact time (3 hours per week over one semester) will be used.
This module will enable you to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic engineering problems and create simulation based-solutions through a variety of activities with a mixture of taught lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions.
This will be supported by 114 hours of independent study (including guided reading and online webcast/videos) where you will have the opportunity to research background information related to the delivery of the core material and to work on your laboratory activities.

Essick, J. (2018) Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers, 4th Edn., New York: Oxford University Press, Inc.
Bitter, R. et al. (2007) LabVIEW Advanced Programming Techniques, 2nd Edn., Boca Raton: CRC Press
Travis, J. & Kring, J. (2006) LabVIEW for Everyone: Graphical Programming Made Easy and Fun, New York: Prentice Hall
Nilsson, J. W. & Riedel, S. (2018) Introduction to MultiSIM for Electric Circuits, 11th Edn., New York: Prentice Hall
Zungeru, A.M. et al. (2017) Handbook of Laboratory Experiments in Electronics and Communication Engineering: Vol. 2, Chennai: Notion Press.
Stanley, W.D. & Hackworth, J. R. (2018) Computer-Aided Circuit Analysis with MultiSIM, published by www.amazon.com
Xue, D. & Chen, Y. (2014) System Simulation Techniques with MATLAB and Simulink, Chichester: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
Attaway, S. (2018) MATLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving, 5th Edn., Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Hahn, B. & Valetine, D.T. (2016) Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, 6th Edn., Oxford: Academic Press

Electrical and Electronic simulation software packages including: PLECS; PSCAD; NI Multisim and Ultiboard; NI LabVIEW; MATLAB/Simulink; QUALNET

1. Demonstrate a structured and robust approach in translating engineering designs into working simulation models. (AHEP 3: SM1b, SM3b, EA1b)

2. Formulate, design and conduct electrical and electronic simulations using different computer-based simulation packages. (AHEP 3: SM1b,EA1b, EA2, EA4b, P3)

3. Analyse and professionally present a case study analysis of electrical and electronic simulation problems. (AHEP 3: G1)

You will be required to complete two elements of summative assessment as follows:

A 2000 words written assignment on Electrical Engineering simulations weighted at 70% and covering all learning outcomes. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM3b, EA2, EA4b, G1.

A 1000 words written assignment on Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering simulations weighted at 30% and covering all learning outcomes. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, SM3b, EA1b, EA2, EA4b, P3, G1.
Formative feedback and assessment will be provided through tutor response to non-assessed tasks throughout the module