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Semester 1

Power Engineering 2 (SCEE08008)

Subject

Engineering

College

SCE

Credits

10

Normal Year Taken

2

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

This is an introduction course to the techniques and equipment used in the generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electrical power. It gives a basic understanding of how a power system operates and the problems facing electricity utilities. The design and main operating features of different types of motors and generators are also covered.

Course Description

Introduction to Electrical CircuitsIntroduction to Power SystemsElectrical Safety & WiringPhasor Representation of AC SignalsAC PowerComplex ImpedancesReal & Reactive PowerThree Phase SystemsAn introduction on electrical machines and transformersDC MachinesSynchronous MachinesLaboratory:One 3-hour laboratory, wiring and testing a motor control panel.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 100%, Coursework 0%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Assessment Information

100% written examination.Any student who does not attend and perform satisfactorily on the Power Engineering 2 laboratory is deemed to have failed the course, as it tests Competency regarding important safety aspects of power engineering.The School has a 40% Rule for 1st and 2nd year courses, i.e. you must achieve a minimum of 40% in coursework and 40% in written exam components, as well as an overall mark of 40% to pass a course. If you fail a course you will be required to re-sit it. You are only required to re-sit components which have been failed.

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