Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture

Module Offerings

7406ELE-SEP-CTY
7406ELE-SEP_NS-CTY

Aims

To build upon the knowledge already gained at levels 5 and 6 with regard to renewable energy systems, electric machines and power electronics. To develop knowledge of wind energy converters and photovoltaic energy conversion technologies and their connection to the power grid.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss the need for renewable energy power generation methods in terms of process, potential, environmental need and legislative fulfilment.
2.
Evaluate the performance of renewable energy generation systems by applying mathematical modelling techniques.
3.
Design systems for reactive power compensation and voltage control in the power system.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
General discussion surrounding global warming. Review the UK's renewable energy policy. Wind turbine - types, electric machinery – induction generator the DFIG and the PMSG, and their associated power electronic topologies. Fixed speed and variable speed wind turbines. The principles of field-oriented control. Aerodynamic aspects – blades, Betz law, pitch control. The solar resource, irradiance, direct beam radiation and diffuse radiation. Operating principles of photovoltaic cells, modules and arrays. Efficiency and energy yield of P.V. systems. Electrical characteristics of P.V. materials. Maximum power point tracking systems. Grid connection issues -Voltage oriented control, grid synchronization. Energy storage systems and reactive power compensation equipment.
Module Overview:
This module builds upon the knowledge you have already gained at levels 5 and 6 with regard to renewable energy systems, electric machines and power electronics. It aims to develop your knowledge of wind energy converters and photovoltaic energy conversion technologies and their connection to the power grid.
Additional Information:
UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals Quality Education Affordable and Clean Energy Decent Work and Economic Growth Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action UK SPEC AHEP 4 CEng. M1 Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering. M2 Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. M3 Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. M4 Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems. M6 Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems. M13 Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations. M18 Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.

Assessments

Centralised Exam