| Unit name | Electrical Energy Conversion and Supply |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENG20005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Wang |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
and |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
none |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit will develop your knowledge and ability to design various parts of a system that use electrical energy for the purposes of generation, distribution or conversion to another form (e.g. mechanical energy/motion). This is likely to form at least a part of any engineered product, service or system that will contribute to our goal of net-zero carbon emissions for the future.
The unit is the main point that delivers the Engineering Science content associated with Electrical energy for both of the programmes that it is a part of. Students will learn how to use underpinning science and apply this to broader problems/applications allowing them to perform initial design studies (such as technology selection or sizing studies) over a wide range of technologies associated with electrical engineering. The unit is mandatory on your programme of studies.
An overview of content
Power Electronic conversion structures and 3-phase power distribution will be described and corresponding mathematical description frameworks and design techniques will be practiced.
Energy conversion mechanisms such as power electronics-based converters and the various forms of linear and rotary electromechanical energy conversion systems (Ferro-magnetic and Electro-magnetic actuators and motors) will be developed from fundamental principles and developed to the point that they can be for design purposes and to identify the practical limitations of such systems.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
You will be able to select, size and assess the suitability of components, converters and machines for a range of simple applications that require these items for use in energy conversion systems. You will also be able to quantify the limitations or their use in a particular context.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and describe different electromechanical and electrical energy conversion and transfer mechanisms using knowledge of the underlying mechanism responsible for energy transfer within a particular system.
2. Develop mathematical models of electro-mechanical and electrical energy conversion and supply mechanisms and use these alongside appropriate software design and modelling tools for the purposes of design and evaluation of those mechanisms.
3. Select, develop and assess high level control techniques for predictable/versatile operation of energy conversion systems
4. Describe and analyse the limitations of energy conversion systems based upon physical implementation
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises. These will be reviewed at various stages throughout the year to ensure continuous development.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions with self-directed exercises being used to re-enforce and apply material. Scheduled computer-based labs will support development activities based upon the coursework requirements.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
This unit will be assessed by an individual coursework submission comprising: i) a technical report containing design narratives, evaluations and analysis/discussions of various electrical energy conversion systems working through a series of structured tasks, and ii) the simulation files used to derive the report. The coursework will carry a 100% weight and will assess all LOs.
When assessment does not go to plan
The re-assessment will take the same form as the original assessment.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EENG20005).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
