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CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN4625 — Power Systems and Power Electronics

code: ENGN4625
name: Power Systems and Power Electronics
unit value: 6
description: Power systems and power electronics devices are fundamental to the transmission, transformation and use of electrical energy that underpins much of modern society. This course provides a detailed introduction to the theoretical principles and operating characteristics of power systems, electric machines, and electrical energy conversion. By combining several topics that are often covered by separate electrical engineering courses, students will gain an integrated understanding and advanced technical knowledge of the power systems and power electronics fields. Theoretical material will be supplemented with software and hardware labs to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to model, analyse and design various power systems and power electronic components.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN4625
course learning outcomes:
  1. Use electrical physics concepts to understand and explain the properties and operation of power systems and power electronics components, and apply circuit analysis techniques to interpret, analyse and evaluate three-phase circuits, power systems and associated components.
  2. Formulate and model power load flow problems, determine effective solutions to the formulated problems, and critically assess the performance of the determined solutions.
  3. Apply the theory and operating principles of electric machines to explain and evaluate their properties and characteristics when integrated into power systems.
  4. Apply advanced knowledge and analysis techniques to design and critically assess key aspects of power conversion.
  5. Research, design, and simulate a complete power system and/or power electronics application based on a complex set of user requirements.
  6. Appreciate the importance of stability, reliability and safety of power systems from the perspective of consumers and other stakeholders and identify and discuss the recent developments and emerging challenges facing modern power systems and power electronics devices.
assessment:
  1. Quizzes (10%)
  2. Laboratories (30%)
  3. Major Project (20%)
  4. Final Exam (40%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Use electrical physics concepts to understand and explain the properties and operation of power systems and power electronics components, and apply circuit analysis techniques to interpret, analyse and evaluate three-phase circuits, power systems and associated components.
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  1. Formulate and model power load flow problems, determine effective solutions to the formulated problems, and critically assess the performance of the determined solutions.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Apply the theory and operating principles of electric machines to explain and evaluate their properties and characteristics when integrated into power systems.
✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
  1. Apply advanced knowledge and analysis techniques to design and critically assess key aspects of power conversion.
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  1. Research, design, and simulate a complete power system and/or power electronics application based on a complex set of user requirements.
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  1. Appreciate the importance of stability, reliability and safety of power systems from the perspective of consumers and other stakeholders and identify and discuss the recent developments and emerging challenges facing modern power systems and power electronics devices.
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Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
✓1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
✓1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
✓2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
✓2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
✓3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
✓3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓3.4Professional use and management of information.
✓3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
✓3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services