Electrical Power Engineering

Through this module, you will learn the fundamentals of electromagnetism in preparation for other modules in this degree programme.

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn about gravitational, electric and magnetic fields using real life applications.
• Explore the connection between conservative forces and potential energy, between electricity and magnetism, and the motion of charges within electric circuits.

Through this module, you will learn the basic concepts associated with analogue and digital electronics that will build the essential foundation for advanced modules in this course.

Key takeaway(s):

• Gain an understanding of the operation and characteristics of analogue semiconductor devices and digital electronics devices.

Through this first-year module that deals with electrical and magnetic components of circuits and devices, you will establish an important foundation for other related modules ahead in this degree programme. 

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn about the physical quantities of voltage and current, circuit principles, power and energy, and the operations of op-amps.  
• Gain knowledge on circuit theory that will be required for the design projects in the third year and subsequent modules in electronics, signals, communications and electrical machines. 

Through this first-year module, you will learn about the fundamentals of analogue/ digital communication systems and gain exposure to different modulation and multiplexing techniques.

Key takeaway(s):

• Apply modulation and multiplexing techniques for telecommunications, broadcasting and point-to-point communications.
• Gain knowledge on the vital role of analogue and digital communications in the modern world and implement error detection and correction in communication channels.

Through this module, you will gain a firm understanding of and develop your competence in writing programs in C language to solve engineering problems.  

Key takeaway(s):

In relation to C programming, you will develop your ability to:  

• Understand basic terminology, plan, implement, test and debug.  
• Apply variables, mathematical and logical expressions.  
• Implement functions, arrays and pointers.    
• Engage in temperature data analysis and electric circuit calculations.

Through this module, you will develop your technical writing and oral presentation skills to communicate well through technical proposal writing and presentation activities. 

Key takeaway(s): 

• Learn and employ specific strategies on how to write technical information and present such information coherently and clearly during a technical presentation.  
• Learn how to plan and manage technical projects, and appreciate business organisation and planning.

Through this module, you will build a strong mathematical foundation that will be applied in advanced engineering modules further in this degree programme.  

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn the fundamentals of functions, complex numbers, vectors and matrix algebra.
• Learn the key principles in Limits and Continuity which include L'Hôpital's rule and Single Variable Calculus, amongst others.   
• Gain proficiency in employing De Moivre’s theorem and Euler’s formula, vector equation of line and plane, and Gaussian elimination method, amongst others.

Through this module, you will learn differential equations and linear algebra that will be applied in enabling a large range of engineering systems to be modelled.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Gain proficiency in differentiation and integration, partial differentiation, techniques of integration and numerical integration, first- and second-order ordinary differential equations, and analytical methods of solution.

Through this module, you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of control engineering and modelling.

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn about the first- and second-order dynamics in the time domain, system compensation via PID control schemes, and system stability using time and frequency domain characteristics.
• Explore time domain specifications and high order systems, closed-loop systems, steady state error and controller design, root locus and design based on root locus and frequency response.

Through this module, you will learn important concepts in electrical systems.

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn about polyphase circuits, polyphase synchronous machines, three-phase distribution systems, polyphase induction machines and electric drives.

Through this module, you will learn the essential principles of digital logic systems used for control, communications and information processing.

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn how to design digital logic systems and gain insights into the operation and performance of computer arithmetic circuits, synchronous and asynchronous sequential logic circuits.

Through this module, you will learn about the operation of commercially important semiconductor devices (diodes, BJT and MOSFET) and their applications in various amplifiers.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Learn about semiconductor physics, the causes of non-constant frequency response in electronic amplifiers, and the non-idealities of real operational amplifiers.
• Understand the application and effect of feedback in electronic circuits and the forms of power amplifiers in common use.

Through this module, you will enhance your understanding of electromagnetic fields and wave behaviour as you apply these concepts into quasi-static fields, transmission lines and plane waves.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Learn the concepts of displacement current, Maxwell’s equations in integral and differential form, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations.
• Understand distributed circuits, derivation of transmission line parameters, attenuation and phase coefficients, characteristic impedance, SWR definition, lossless and lossy lines.

Through this module, you will refine your programming techniques at both high- and low-level C programming, and Assembly language programming.

Key takeaway(s):

• Design, test and build a microprocessor system.
• Learn about microprocessor architecture and basic system organisation, including bus, address mapping, software timing, I/O controllers, analogue to digital conversion, memory hierarchy, and UART.

Through this module, you will develop planning, design, construction and communication skills through teamwork in a design-based project.    

Key takeaway(s): 

• Plan and manage technical projects and appreciate business organisation and planning.
• Enhance your professional skills to fulfil your role as a future engineering manager.

Through this module, you will learn the fundamentals of linear systems theory and its application to the analysis of signals and system behaviour.  

Key takeaway(s): 

• Appreciate the vital role of analogue and digital communications in the modern world.
• Understand the theoretical development of transforms, including Laplace Transform, Z-Transform, Fourier Transformation, and Fourier Series, their properties and applications to solving circuit analysis.
• Enhance your understanding of communications concepts and systems.

Through this introductory module, you will be equipped with the basic knowledge of finance, accounting, law, ethics and operational standards usually encountered by engineers.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Gain an understanding on the code of ethics of professional engineering bodies and dealing with ethical dilemmas
• Gain familiarity with different benchmark operation standards pertaining to quality, environmental and energy management, corporate social responsibility and occupational health and safety.

Through this module, you will learn about the operation and characteristics of modern electricity networks under different operating conditions.

Key takeaway(s):

• Gain an understanding of key aspects of electricity networks/modern electricity supply systems, and the issues associated with their operations.

Through this module, you will learn about the operating principles and energy conversion processes of different renewable energy sources and thermal power systems.

Key takeaway(s):

• Acquire knowledge on the operating principles, characteristics and key issues of energy generation from different renewable energy sources, including solar photovoltaics and wind.
• Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of thermodynamics and power generation from thermal power systems.

Through this module, you will be provided with the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge, technical skills, and social-ethical understanding into practice in a real workplace environment.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Acquire specialist knowledge and develop professional skills.
• Appreciate real-world constraints in respective industry contexts to develop skills of adaptability, creativity and innovation, whilst adding value to the workplace.
• Benefit from the acquired experience that may contribute to your professional accreditation/certification requirements.

Through this module, you will be provided with the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge, technical skills, and social-ethical understanding into practice in a real workplace environment.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Acquire specialist knowledge and develop professional skills.
• Appreciate real-world constraints in respective industry contexts to develop skills of adaptability, creativity and innovation, whilst adding value to the workplace.
• Benefit from the acquired experience that may contribute to your professional accreditation/certification requirements.

Through this module, you will be equipped with various analysis techniques and controller design approaches in state space.

Key takeaway(s):

• Learn about the transformation of systems into state-space form, solution of the state equation, the state transition matrix, pole placement controller design, LQR controller design and estimators.

Through this module, you will learn how to perform steady-state analysis on electrical machines and generators, and understand their dynamic performance.

Key takeaway(s):

• Gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics and operating principles of different electrical machines including DC machines, AC synchronous and asynchronous machines.
• Learn how to link mathematical models to the electrical machines’ behaviours under different operating conditions.

Through this module, you will learn about power electronic converters and their practical applications in electrical power systems.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to analyse and design power electronic converters utilising modern power electronic devices.

Through this module, you will learn about high voltage engineering, its phenomena, technology, basic high voltage generation and measurement techniques.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Acquire knowledge on high voltage electrical systems, equipment and insulation tests.
   

Through this module, you will enhance your ability to apply the technical knowledge and skills acquired through the course of this programme to solve real-world complex engineering problems.

Key takeaway(s): 

• Develop effective communication, project management and planning, oral presentation skills whilst working on the project.