School Of EngineeringPower SystemsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300771.2
Discipline: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of power frequency devices and systems
Prerequisite
300052 Power and Machines
About this Unit
This unit provides students with a global picture of electrical energy systems. Through practical exercises students will examine and analyse the basic processes of generation, transmission and distribution, power system analysis and planning as well as power systems operation under steady-state and transient conditions. Various aspects of power system operation including harmonics, fundamentals of protection, environmental issues and renewable energy systems are also covered in this unit.