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University of Manchester: Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| pgt-eee@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 4701 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Power system engineering is about keeping things in balance. Not just the balance between generation and load or between production and consumption of reactive power. It is also about the balance between the cost of energy and its environmental impact or the balance between the reliability of the supply and the investments needed to develop the system. This course will teach you how to quantify both sides of these equations and then how to improve the balances through technological advances and the implementation of sophisticated computing techniques.
**First semester**
In the first semester you learn how power systems are designed and operated. This involves studying not only the characteristics of the various components (generators, lines, cables, transformers and power electronics devices) but also how these components interact. Through lectures and computer based exercises you become familiar with power flow and fault calculations and you learn how the techniques used to study the behaviour of large systems. Experiments in our high voltage laboratory give you an appreciation for the challenges of insulation co-ordination.
**Second semester**
During the second semester the course units explore in more depth the 'operation' and the 'plant' aspects of power systems. For example, you will study how renewable generation is integrated in a power system or how to assess and remedy power quality problems.
Prior to your summer break a preliminary study and the outline of your MSc dissertation project is completed, this is fully developed throughout the second year of the course.
The yearlong enhanced individual research provides you great opportunities to develop advanced research skills and to explore in depth some of the topics discussed during the course. This includes training in research methods, and advanced simulation and experimental techniques in power systems and high voltage engineering as well as academic paper writing and poster and paper presentation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require: a good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in electrical, electronic or And evidence of strong relevant content within your degree programme. When assessing your academic record and the suitability of your degree background, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. We will be checking for sufficient relevant content in at least one of the following areas: electrical power systems, control and automation, maths and programming. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Power system engineering is about keeping things in balance. Not just the balance between generation and load or between production and consumption of reactive power. It is also about the balance between the cost of energy and its environmental impact or the balance between the reliability of the supply and the investments needed to develop the system. This course will teach you how to quantify both sides of these equations and then how to improve the balances through technological advances and the implementation of sophisticated computing techniques.
**First Semester**
In the first semester you learn how power systems are designed and operated. This involves studying not only the characteristics of the various components (generators, lines, cables, transformers and power electronics devices) but also how these components interact. Through lectures and computer based exercises you become familiar with power flow and fault calculations and you learn how the techniques used to study the behaviour of large systems. Experiments in our high voltage laboratory give you an appreciation for the challenges of insulation co-ordination.
**Second Semester**
During the second semester the course units explore in more depth the 'operation' and the 'plant' aspects of power systems. For example, you will study how renewable generation is integrated in a power system or how to assess and remedy power quality problems.
Prior to your summer break a preliminary study and the outline of your MSc dissertation project is completed, this is fully developed throughout the second year of the course.
The yearlong enhanced individual research provides you great opportunities to develop advanced research skills and to explore in depth some of the topics discussed during the course. This includes training in research methods, and advanced simulation and experimental techniques in power systems and high voltage engineering as well as academic paper writing and poster and paper presentation.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline. To progress to the second year of this course, we usually require performance at Distinction Level. Students who do not meet the criteria to progress to the second year will instead graduate with the one-year Electrical Power Systems Engineering MSc or an alternative appropriate qualification. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31st July 2024. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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