2022/3, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Jubaer Ahmed |
Module Organiser: | |
Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning & Teaching methods including their alignment to LOsThe teaching material is primarily delivered through traditional lectures and tutorials with laboratory based exercises (LOs 1, 2, 3, 4). Structured tutorial sheets are provided to the students and a real situation case-study is used throughout the module to illustrate each aspect of analysis. Software simulation is used to enhance a students' understanding of power system analysis by providing dynamic performance calculations in a visual format (LOs 2, 3, 4).Embedding of employability/PDP/Scholarship SkillsThe bulk of the module involves problem solving and high level analysis of complex networks which will enhance a students' ability to function in the power industry. The module software, ERACS, is an industry standard package used extensively by power utilities and large industrial concerns to analyse and design their power networks. A students' exposure to the software will certainly enhance their chance of employment in such an essential specialist area.Research / teaching linkagesMembers of the teaching team regularly attend seminars and conferences that provide up-to-date information in the subject area. The software provider (ERA technology) are heavily involved with the power utilities constantly upgrading the software in response to the needs of the industry.Supporting equality and diversityAll lecture, tutorial and assessment material are available in VLE to permit access to a diverse student group. Academic help and support is provided on a weekly basis in the timetabled classes. Engineering Plus sessions, provided by the School, are available as a drop-in support facility for all students.InternationalisationAlthough most of the material is based on the UK energy system, reference will be made to parallel systems in countries throughout the world to illustrate the differences in energy production, energy usage and the voltage & frequency levels.
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Throughout the module there are a series of tutorials, where students apply the taught theory on a number of examples. During these sessions, students are provided with help to tackle the problems then given feedback on their effort. Practical hardware demonstrations and simulation software exercises are undertaken in the lab, where discussions and informal feedback is given directly to the students.
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There are two summative assessments. The coursework comprises a technical report comparing the methods of analysing electrical power systems using both mathematical techniques and simulation software. An exam assesses the student’s understanding of power systems topography, components, control aspects and operational analysis.
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Lecture | 24 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 12 |
Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 150 |
Face To Face | Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 2 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Practical Skills Assessment | 40 | 2,3,4 | 5 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000 |
Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 60 | 1-4 | 14/15 | HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 40 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 60 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |