| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| 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:Yes |
| 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: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate high-level skills to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups Students will be required to display (in person and/or online) high-level skills in-person and/or online in: • Effective verbal and non-verbal communication via a range of synchronous and asynchronous methods • Active listening for meaning and influencing • High-level empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating extended conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply leadership skills and behaviours Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating, contributing to, and enabling collegial environments • Showing self-awareness and the ability to self-reflect for personal growth • Inspiring and enabling others • Making informed and evidence-based decisions through consultation with others • Displaying initiative and ability to solve problems | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complex and ambiguous environments, using their imagination to create new ideas Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically on complex problems • Synthesising, evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Proposing alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts through deep inquiry • Proposing creative solutions in problem solving | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work proficiently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks Students will be required to display high-level skills in: • Finding, accessing, collating, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and appropriately and securely sharing complex digital information at a high-level • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Using digital tools appropriately to conduct research • Contributing proficiently to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and utilising digital learning opportunities | 1 - Yes | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to think ethically and sustainably. Students will be required to display skills in: • The responsible conduct of research • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in multiple global economic environmental and societal contexts • Demonstrating commitment to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Generating research solutions which are sustainable,ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable • Extending lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Demonstrate extended actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | 1 - Yes |
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| | 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, S2, A1 | Conceptual questions and numerical problems related to the materials covered in the unit. | End of Semester Final Test | 30% - 50% |
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