Electrical energy systems

What it covers

The unit begins by considering electrical machines, looking at induction motors, synchronous motors and other types of motors under fixed and variable speed operation. Then thyristor rectifiers and switched power converters are presented, looking at their use for electrical energy conversion in general and variable speed motor control in particular. Single and three phase AC networks, power factor correction, and electrical power generation, transmission and distribution networks are explored. Particular focus is given here to three phase transformers, transmission line modelling, quality of electrical supply, electrical protection systems, and power system control. The unit also considers design and grid integration of renewable energy resources, such as wind farms and solar units.

Assessment

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

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