COURSES
Established Courses
Electric Machines
This unit covers the theory of three-phase circuits, transformer models, DC and AC machines (synchronous and induction), equivalent circuits and performance relations (torque-speed relation, speed and voltage regulation, efficiency calculation). Students are expected to analyze and compare generation of EMF and torque that govern the electromagnetic energy conversion, develop equivalent circuits for DC machines, transformers, induction and synchronous machines and develop phasor diagrams for transformers, induction and synchronous machines.
Power Electronics
The topics covered in this unit include diode rectifiers, three-phase diode rectifiers, thyristor controlled rectifiers, DC/DC converters, single-phase inverters, three-phase PWM inverters and magnetics. Students are able to acquire in-depth technical competence in understanding the principles and characteristics of power electronics circuits and systems, determination of suitable topologies and control mechanisms to satisfy power conversion requirements, and predicting the capabilities and performance of standard power converters.
Power System Analysis
This unit covers power network structures and steady-state model; power-flow analysis formulation; voltage and reactive-power control; short-circuit fault analysis; control in fault operating conditions; power systems protection; power and frequency control; and stability. The academic objective of the unit is for students to achieve a broad and in-depth education in the subject of power transmission and control. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to model power systems components (transmission lines, transformers, generators and loads), analyze the power flow of a simple interconnected power system with multiple sources and loads, analyze the impact of short-circuit faults on the power network and make design changes to the network to control the fault currents, and describe and analyze various protection schemes for power transmission and distribution systems.
Renewable Energy
The topics covered in this unit include power system fundamentals, wind power systems, solar power systems, grid-connected and stand-alone systems, capacity factors and economics, and thermal systems. The practical implementation involves commercial energy market context in Western Australia, renewable energy targets and load balancing support requirements, transmission constraints and smart network infrastructure development. The academic objectives of the unit are to understand the basics of electrical power systems, power industry, markets and economics, the working of wind power systems, the working of solar photovoltaic systems, and the harvesting of renewable thermal energy sources and cascaded use of heat.
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