| Code | EE6035 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €750 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 05/09/2025 |
| Venue | Blended delivery |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 22/09/2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
- To develop the theory and application of electrical power systems tracing the possessing of energy from generation, through transmission and distribution to final utilization in electrical form.
Module Content
- Overview of electrical power supply systems, energy sources and sustainability;
- Generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy;
- Three-phase ac circuit theory and power flow;
- Unbalanced three-phase systems;
- Symmetrical components and sequence networks;
- Synchronous generators;
- Power transformers;
- Transmission lines and faults: symmetrical and asymmetrical faults;
- Utility/consumer interface: loads, wiring, and protection; Power system modelling.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Teaching Methods:
- 12 x 2Hr(s) Lectures
- 2 x 1Hr(s) Tutorials
Lectures take place in-person on Mondays 11:00-13:00 on the UCC main campus. These lectures are recorded and all course materials are made available online.
Practicalities
Assessment:
| Category: | Marks per Category: |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 80 |
| Continuous Assessment | 20 |
Why Choose
This module is designed for industry professionals wishing to upskill and/or move to the energy sector.
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
| 1 | Describe the trends in global electrical energy requirements. |
| 2 | Analyse the options available for bulk electrical power generation. |
| 3 | Assess the environmental impact of various power generation technologies and perform a critical comparison of the choices. |
| 4 | Analyse and solve the normal balanced operation of electrical power generation and transmission systems.Analyse the operation of synchronous generators, transformers, transmission lines and other equipment in the electrical grid. |
| 5 | Demonstrate a familiarity with modern industry-standard computer aided engineering software for electrical systems analysis and design. |
| 6 | Analyse and solve the abnormal operation and protection of electrical power systems which arise from the onset of asymmetrical faults within the network. |
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline
of Engineering OR - a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in areas of science
that required having completed level 8 mathematical subjects deemed equivalent to those of engineering (e.g. Physics, Mathematical Sciences, some Computing Science degrees), pending assessment by Programme Director OR - a pass in any accredited level 8 Engineering degree followed by professional experience deemed of sufficient added value, pending assessment by the Programme Director.
A quota will be allocated to applicants who do not meet these entry requirements. These applicants will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning and assessed on the following factors:
- Academic achievement
- Prior Work Experience
- Letter of Reference
- Personal Statement
Fees and Costs
€750
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