The module will encompass a comprehensive discussion on the key features and attributes of the electricity industry. The focus will extend to key technologies related to electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Additionally, it will delve into various configurations of transmission and distribution systems and their respective voltage levels.

Critical performance parameters such as resistance, Skin effect, Proximity effect, and Corona will be explored in detail. The module will cover the mechanical and electrical design aspects of transmission lines, including the types of insulators, their efficiency, and the associated design calculations.

Furthermore, the module also includes fault analysis in the power system network. The application of relays and circuit breakers in power system protection will also be examined. The module will discuss the scope, advantages, and disadvantages of existing industrial practices. It will also address the future challenges confronting the power system network, particularly in terms of renewable integration, operation, and control.

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

A 2500-word report based on Power System Design, weighting 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 4 outcomes B1, B2, B3, B6.

A 2500-word report based on Power System Protection, weighting 50% covering Learning Outcomes 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 4 outcomes B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6.

Formative assessment, guidance and feedback will be provided throughout the module.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including problem-based lectures, tutorials, laboratories and independent study.

1. Critically demonstrate a comprehensive and structured understanding of the fundamental components of electrical power systems (AHEP 4: B1, B2)

University Learning Outcome: Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry, Learning

2. Design, implement and critically evaluate numerical methods and software simulations to analyse performance of power systems. (AHEP 4: B1, B2, B3, B6)

University Learning Outcome: Analysis, Application, Problem Solving

3. Develop and evaluate protection strategies for electrical power systems, demonstrating awareness of practical constraints and system reliability. (AHEP 4: B1, B2, B6)

University Learning Outcome: Problem Solving, Enquiry

4. Formulate and critically evaluate solutions to meet present and emerging challenges in the electric power supply industry. (AHEP 4: B3, B4, B5)

University Learning Outcome: Knowledge and Understanding, Application

A suitable simulation software such as PSCAD/ETAP, MATLAB, SIMULINK or equivalent.

Anderson, P.M. et al.(2022) Power system protection. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE Press.

Mohan, N. and Guggilam, S.(2023) Electric Power Systems with renewables: Simulations using PSSE.

Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Venkata, S.S. and Pahwa, A.(2023) Electric Power and energy distribution systems: Models, methods, and applications. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE Press.

Glover, J.D. et al. (2022) Power System Analysis & Design. Boston: Cengage.

Hase, Y., Khandelwal, T. and Kameda, K. (2020) Power system dynamics with computer-based modeling and analysis. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Wiley.

Rahmani-Andebili, M. (2022) Power system analysis practice problems, methods, and solutions. Cham: Springer International Publishing.

Must be registered on BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering provision at Riverside College.

This module introduces the technologies and challenges behind modern power generation, transmission, and distribution. Learners explore how networks are designed and protected, analyse real-world performance issues, and consider how renewable energy and future innovations are reshaping the industry.