ECE4053 Power system analysis
Faculty of Engineering
ECE4053 Power system analysis is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
This unit aims to develop the foundation for exploring tools and methods to analyse electric power systems. It provides an introduction to main elements such as generators, transformers, transmission lines, and loads and their mathematical models. Then using these models, the unit presents analytical tools to analyse the power system in steady state and under fault conditions. In particular, tools and techniques for power flow, symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults, voltage control, frequency control, and system stability will be studied in detail. Finally, electromagnetic transients in power systems will be introduced.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Simulation laboratoriesThreshold hurdle27%
- Mid-term testThreshold hurdle13%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Synthesise a power system structure and appreciate the role of the main elements
- 2
Analyse three phase systems to calculate voltages, currents, active power, and reactive power
- 3
Apply power flow analysis to power networks
- 4
Analyse power systems subject to symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults
- 5
Appraise power system stability and the impacting factors
- 6
Appreciate electromagnetic transients in power systems
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The lectures are used to address common learning objectives of all students and provide opportunities for class discussion with questions encouraged. The lecturer will often ask students questions and all students are expected to participate in an interactive experience. Learning in the unit is supplemented by a set of prescribed practical problems. While practical questions contain examinable material, they are to be solved as part of the student self-study workload. The purpose of 1-hour practical classes scheduled during semester is to allow consultation time to resolve difficulties that students may have with solving practical class problems.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Power Systems simulation packages including PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB.
Where it fits
ECE4053 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Charles Raymond Sarimuthu
- Dr Hassan Haes Alhelou
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hassan Haes Alhelou
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4053?
ECE4053 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECE4053 offered?
In 2023, ECE4053 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE4053?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE4053 have an exam?
No. ECE4053 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE4053?
ECE4053 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.