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ENGI3371: Electrical Engineering 3

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Type	Tied
Level	3
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

ENGI2191

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

As specified in Programme Regulations

Aims

This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
To introduce the fundamental concepts, and the range of techniques, used for electromechanical energy and power conversion in industrial applications.
To introduce the foundations of power electronics control in modern industrial applications
To understand the issues regarding renewables resource integration in modern energy networks
To introduce UK energy policy with regards to renewable energy.
To encourage to consider the new and renewable energy industries for their future career.
To develop practical problem solving abilities in the context of a significant team project.
To enhance practical engineering skills.

Content

Electrical Machines and Drives
Electrical Networks and Renewables Integration
Practical Course
Academic advisor meetings

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

Understand the different conversion technologies needed for a variety of conventional and new energy sources;
To be able to calculate the power output of these sources;
To understand the issues regarding renewable energy resource integration ;
To be able to make a critical appraisal between the technological efficacy and commercial feasibility of different energy sources.

Subject-specific Skills:

To critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data;
To specify, plan, manage, conduct and report on an engineering project;
To apply engineering knowledge to the solution of complex problems in an engineering or industrial context;
To demonstrate an awareness of practical engineering skills;
Preparation and delivery of technical report;
An understanding of Risk assessment and COSHH;
To be proficient in the safe use of standard engineering equipment.

Key Skills:

Numerical and mathematical skills appropriate to an engineer;
General problem solving skills that can be applied in a novel context;
Capacity for self-learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations;
Team working;
Time and resource management.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

The courses in Electrical Machines and Drives as well as Energy Networks and Renewables Integration will be delivered by weekly 1-hour lectures and are reinforced through problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving and numerical/mathematical skills capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables students to demonstrate subject knowledge and an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
Electrical laboratories, with the number depending on the student's choice of degree discipline.
Students are able to make use of staff Office Hours to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one to one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week.
An intensive practical course which may be based in the Department of Engineering or in industry according to the selected option. Students are faced with new and complex problems which provide the opportunity for them to enhance their problem solving skills in a team environment with a particular emphasis on industrial relevance. Assessment in by written report and/or oral presentation.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	42	2 per week	1 hour	42
Laboratories	3	Typically 1 per week	3 hours	9	Yes
Practical Course	1		2 weeks full time	60	Yes
OfficeHours	as required	weekly sign-up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Academic advisor	Typically 5	Throughout the year	up to 1 hour	5	Yes
Preparation, reading and self study				76
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 70%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Examination	2 hours	100	none

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 30%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Assignment		100	none

Formative Assessment

Problem Sheets for lecture courses. Laboraitories

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