ELECTENG 703 : Advanced Power Systems
Engineering
2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Overview of renewable energy; Renewable energy generation; Renewable energy landscape in New Zealand; Solar photovoltaic system; Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms; Wind energy conversion system; Doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) for wind energy; Grid integration of renewable energy; Buck/Boost converter; Control of wind turbine; Challenges in grid integration of renewable energy.
Overview of power electronics applications in power systems; High Voltage DC (HVDC) Transmission; Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS); Static VAR compensators, static synchronous compensators (STATCOMs), Distribution static synchronous compensators (D-STATCOMs), Load compensation & voltage control using D-STATCOM.
Protective current transformers (CTs) & potential transformers (PTs), Circuit breakers, Basic tripping circuit; Classification of relays based on technology, Operating principles & protective functions; AC generator & motor protection scheme; Transformer protection scheme; Line protection schemes; Co-ordination of protective schemes; Smart Grid challenges and opportunities for Protective Relaying to address Distributed Generation (DG) and Smart Grids.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
Capability 1: | People and Place |
Capability 2: | Sustainability |
Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of of the art and science of protective relaying (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1)
- Demonstrate understanding the background and issues surrounding grid integration of renewables (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 5.1)
- Articulate and demonstrate understanding the technologies and applications of power electronics to power systems (Capability 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.1)
- Demonstrate modelling of HVDC technology with control actions (Capability 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.1)
- Demonstrate an understanding of microgrid architecture with control and energy management aspects (Capability 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 5.1)
Assessments
Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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Tests (1 & 2) | 20% | Individual Test |
Assignment (1) | 15% | Individual Coursework |
Quizzes (1 & 2) | 10% | Individual Coursework |
Laboratories (1 & 2) | 5% | Individual Coursework |
Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
5 types | 100% |
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Final Exam |
Workload Expectations
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs and assignment demonstration to receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including seminars/tutorials/labs/studios will not be available as recordings.
The course will include live online events including office-hours, help session, assignment/lab instruction etc.
Attendance on campus is required for the tests.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Health & Safety
- Students must ensure they are familiar with their Health and Safety responsibilities, as described in the university's Health and Safety policy.
- Standard health & safety regulations in the power systems lab will need to be followed at all times.
- Laboratories will be conducted in MDLS lab for which training will be required.
- For substation tours, the visiting utilities might have some special instructions to be followed as regards footwear, clothing and PPE.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright/about-academic-integrity.html
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.