Modern Distribution System: Basic principles, types of systems, system components, grounding, embedded generation, Energy Storage, Connection of PV systems, Wind farms and other forms of renewable sources, Micro grids, Smart grids, Power electronic converters.

Analysis of Distribution System: System analysis, Faults, Islanding, Power loops, Reverse power flow.

Power Quality: Voltage drop considerations and harmonics, Nonlinear loads standards

Coursework (2,000 words) weighted at 50% consisting of a practical assignment made of team and individual parts which will assess Learning Outcome 3.
A 2-hour EXAM weighted at 50% covering Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4.

Class attendance
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture/laboratory/tutorial 36 hours
- Student centred learning 114 hours
- Field Trips

Bolen, M.H. & Hassan, F. (2011) Integration of Embedded Generation in the power system, Wiley-IEEE Press.
Gregory W Massey, G.W. (2010) Essentials of Distributed Generation Systems, Jones and Bartlett Publishers International.

Engineering Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink)
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet, Industrial Collaboration, field visits

None.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge of power distribution system components with embedded renewable sources to form a flexible reliable power supply system including energy storage systems.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)

2. Demonstrate a critical analysis of power distribution systems with embedded renewable generation which include power electronic sub systems.
(ANALYSIS)

3. Solve complex and unfamiliar problems related to the embedded generation challenges faced by system engineers.
(PROBLEM SOLVING)

4. Demonstrate originality in the evaluation of the impact of the renewable energy sources on the modern power systems.
(APPLICATION)