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Electric power systems are the backbone of modern civilisation, powering everything from our homes to the industries that sustain global economies. Electric power systems are also key enablers of widespread electrification. From integrating renewable energy sources to balancing supply and demand on a global scale, electric power systems lie at the heart of the energy transition. The topics covered in this unit will equip students to understand the technical, economic, and societal dimensions of electric power systems. Students will gain both a high-level overview and detailed analytical skills, preparing them to contribute to the electrification-driven energy transition—whether through immediate application or advanced study. The following specific topics are covered: analysis of three-phase circuits under balanced conditions, synchronous generators, transformers, transmission lines, switchgear, power flow problem (nodal analysis, formulation of the power flow problem, Newton–Raphson method, applications, optimal power flow), electrical loads and the demand for electricity, primary energy conversion, electronic power conversion, balancing load and generation, electricity markets.
Study level | Undergraduate |
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Academic unit | School of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Credit points | 6 |
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This unit of study assumes a competence in 1000 level MATH (in particular, the ability to work with complex numbers), in elementary circuit theory and in basic electromagnetics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2020
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Normal day | Remote |
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Semester 1 2022
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2022
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Normal day | Remote |
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Semester 1 2023
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2023
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Normal day | Remote |
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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