The module will cover the main elements of the electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, and supply industry.

This module is taught over one semester with a mixture of taught lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, supported by independent student learning, research, guided reading, and on-line webcast/videos

J. J. Grainger and W. D. Stevenson (1994), Power Systems Analysis, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0070612935

J. Arrillaga & C. P. Arnold (1994), Computer Analysis of Power Systems, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0471927600

C. Baylis & B. Hardy (2011) Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering, Newnes, 4th Edition, ISBN: 0080969127

S. Richards, S. Potts, G. Elliott and M. Bergstrom (2011), Network Protection and Application Guide: Protective Replays, Measurement and Control, Alstom Grid, ISBN: 09568678

1. Define and describe the electrical generation, transmission, distribution, and supply industry. (AHEP 3: SM1b, P2, P6)

2. Describe the different power generation technologies in use today and how renewable energy is being integrated into the supply network. (AHEP 3: SM1b, EA1b, D2, EL4, P6,G1)

3. Create an equivalent circuit model of the network and solve power systems engineering calculations and problems. (AHEP 3: SM2b, EA1b, EA2, EA4b, D2, P3, P8)

4. Discuss future technologies and industry challenges. (AHEP 3: EL4, G1)

Examination (2 hrs): 70% Covering LOs 1 and 3 Meeting AHEP 3 Outputs SM1b, SM2b, EA1b, EA2, EA4b, D2, P2, P3, P6, P8. Assignment (1,000 words approx.): 30% Covering LOs 2 and 4 Meeting AHEP 3 Outputs SM1b, EA1b, D2, EL4, G1, EA2, EA3b, P3, P6, P8, SM2b.