| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Electrical Power Distribution Engineering |
| Unit ID: | ENGRG9204 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENGRG2205 or ENGRG3201) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENGIN4101) |
| ASCED: | 031301 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
| This unit provides knowledge and understanding of electrical power distribution with topics covering - distribution system planning and automation, load characterisation and modelling of distribution networks, application of distribution transformers, design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station, and the distribution system and distributed generation. You will be introduced to the development of an optimal distribution system with respect to construction cost, capitalisation, performance reliability, and operating efficiency. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | |  | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain the operations, control, and modelling of electrical power distribution systems. |
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| K2. | Recognise the various components, operations, and different building blocks in an electrical power distribution network. |
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| K3. | Explain the complexities and demonstrate the effects of loads on the electrical power distribution systems. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Evaluate parameters associated with the efficiency, stability and reliability associated with the electrical power distribution systems. |
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| S2. | Synthesize the optimal electrical power distribution systems. |
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| S3. | Assess key parameters that influence the design of typical electrical power distribution systems. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Interpret different types of faults in electrical power distribution systems |
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| A2. | Investigate different challenges associated with electrical power distribution systems. |
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| A3. | Apply software tools to simulate and study characteristics and behaviour of electrical power distribution systems. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Distribution system planning and automation
2. Load characteristics and modelling of distribution networks
3. Application of distribution transformers
4. Design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station
5. Voltage drop and power loss calculations
6. Distribution system - voltage regulation, protection and reliability
7. Distributed generation and renewable energy |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1,K2, A1 | Quizzes to test the understanding of the students on the subjects and help in the gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit. | Quizzes | 10% - 30% | | 2. | K3, S1, A3 | Experimental work to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit. | Distribution System Lab Report and Presentation | 20% - 25% | | 3. | S2, S3, A2, A3 | Projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit. | Team Project and presentation of the project outcomes | 20% - 25% | | 4. | K3, A1, S2 | Conceptual questions and numerical problems related to the materials covered in the unit. | End of Semester Final Test | 30% - 50% |
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