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EG55M5: RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION TO GRID (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 18:50


Course Overview

Advanced methods of connecting renewable energy to the grid are presented in this course. Two approaches are considered: direct connection to the grid and integration to the grid through power electronic converters. Fundamental engineering principles necessary for the design of both approaches are discussed. Case studies are used to enhance student knowledge and understanding.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Online Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators

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Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or Master Of Engineering In Elec & Electronic Eng W Renewabl En
  • Engineering (EG) (Studied)
  • Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or Programme Level 5

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Advanced methods of connecting renewable energy to the grid are presented in this course. Two approaches are considered: direct connection to the grid and integration to the grid through power electronic converters. Fundamental engineering principles necessary for the design of both approaches are discussed. Case studies are used to enhance student knowledge and understanding.


Contact Teaching Time

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Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Three hour witten examination (70%)

Continuous assessment (30%).

Resit: three hour written examination.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided on any marked assignments within two weeks of submission.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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