48550 Electrical Energy Technology

6cp

Requisite(s): 48531 Electromechanical Systems AND 48530 Circuit Analysis AND 68038 Advanced Mathematics and Physics
Fields of practice: Electrical Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Joe Zhu

The objective of this subject is to introduce students to modern electrical energy technologies including energy resources, energy policy and planning, electricity generation and transmission and efficient utilisation of electrical energy. Issues like renewable (sustainable) energy, energy and environment (greenhouse effect) and energy efficiency will be addressed.

This subject is centred on studies of energy systems such as remote area power supply, grid power supply and electric vehicles. By the end of this subject students should know system analysis and design principles – develop specifications, prepare options, compare options (analysis), and present a design. They should also understand the principles of cogeneration, renewable generation, remote and grid-connected systems, energy storage options, 3-phase circuit theory – balanced network, power measurement, star/delta, unbalanced load, p.u. system, voltage selection, utilisation devices to the extent of component steady-state non-ideal models and performance – DC and AC machines (DC, induction, synchronous as motor and generator, and switched reluctance).

Students will also acquire skills in working with equipment at normal mains supply voltage, in power instrumentation and in experimental design and recording. Safety issues will be emphasised. They will further develop teamwork, information retrieval and communication skills.

Assessment: Typically assessment for this subject involves assignments, laboratory work and a final examination.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Autumn semester, Hong Kong
Spring semester, Hong Kong
Summer session, Hong Kong
Winter session, Hong Kong

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,460.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

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