Module Descriptors
POWER ELECTRONICS IN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEMS
ELEC70149
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarath Tennakoon
Email: S.B.Tennakoon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1
Understanding FACTS : Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Narain G. Hingorani, Laszlo Gyugyi, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-3455-8
Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1
High Voltage Direct Current Transmission by. J Arrilaga, Peter Peregrinus Ltd for IEE, 1998, ISBN 0-906048-97-4
Understanding Power Quality Problems : Voltage Sags and Interruptions by Math H. J. Bollen, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-4713-7.
Understanding FACTS : Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Narain G. Hingorani, Laszlo Gyugyi, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-3455-8
Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1
High Voltage Direct Current Transmission by. J Arrilaga, Peter Peregrinus Ltd for IEE, 1998, ISBN 0-906048-97-4
Understanding Power Quality Problems : Voltage Sags and Interruptions by Math H. J. Bollen, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-4713-7.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
Class attendance
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture (24 hours)
- Laboratory/utorial (12 hours)
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture (24 hours)
- Laboratory/utorial (12 hours)
Module Indicative Content
Application of semiconductor devices and components in the high voltage environment: Static and Dynamic Characteristics, Series and parallel operation, damping components.
HVDC Converters: analysis, operation. Advanced concepts and topologies, HVDC light.
Static Var Compensators (SVC): analysis and operation
Thyristor controlled Reactor, Thyristor Switched capacitor, STATCOM.
Introduction to Multilevel converters.
Design of High Voltage valves (switches) for HVDC and SVC systems.
Testing of High Voltage valves
HVDC Converters: analysis, operation. Advanced concepts and topologies, HVDC light.
Static Var Compensators (SVC): analysis and operation
Thyristor controlled Reactor, Thyristor Switched capacitor, STATCOM.
Introduction to Multilevel converters.
Design of High Voltage valves (switches) for HVDC and SVC systems.
Testing of High Voltage valves
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) An assignment 1500 words 50%, learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4
2) Two hour written examination 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
2) Two hour written examination 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Module Resources
Power Electronics l Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Video Material
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet
Industrial Collaboration
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Video Material
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet
Industrial Collaboration