ELEC4100
Electrical Systems
Available in 2018
Units 10 units
Course handbook
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Description
Students will familiarise themselves with the operation and behaviour of electrical power systems. The course
introduces participants to the physical and electrical properties of equipment used in power systems, and the
analytical techniques used in their planning, operation and evaluation. The course will provide students with
the opportunity to develop a range of skills necessary to analyse, plan, design and operate the various
equipment used in power systems.
Availability
2018 Course Timetables
Callaghan
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/course/ELEC4100 1/3
5/8/2018 Course Details / Course Handbook / The University of Newcastle, Australia
Semester 1 - 2018
PSB Singapore
Trimester 2 - 2018 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
1. Develop a familiarisation with the equipment used in power systems, and knowledge of the physical and
electrical properties of this equipment.
2. Develop the analytical skills used in the planning, design, operation and evaluation of power systems, and
understand the limitations of each analysis tool learned.
4. Develop a broad understanding of issues associated with power systems operation, including technical (e.g
reliability and redundancy) and non-technical (e.g market factors).
Content
The course material will be drawn from the following topic areas:
Assumed knowledge
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/course/ELEC4100 2/3
5/8/2018 Course Details / Course Handbook / The University of Newcastle, Australia
ELEC2132, ELEC3130
Assessment items
Project: Project
Quiz: Quiz
Contact hours
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
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