• Class Number 4493
  • Term Code 3330
  • Class Info
  • Unit Value 6 units
  • Mode of Delivery In Person
  • COURSE CONVENER
    • Carlos Macana Moreno
  • LECTURER
    • Carlos Macana Moreno
  • Class Dates
  • Class Start Date 20/02/2023
  • Class End Date 26/05/2023
  • Census Date 31/03/2023
  • Last Date to Enrol 27/02/2023
  • TUTOR
    • Bhargav Ashok
    • Krishneel Prakash
    • Laura Valencia Molina
SELT Survey Results

This course aims to provide a strong understanding of power systems, their operation and control and particularly of issues related to the integration of distributed renewable generation into the network. The content focuses on technical aspects of traditional and renewable electrical power generation, power transmission and distribution, power network stability, management and control, electricity market operations and smart grid technologies with particular emphasis on the integration of renewable generation onto the network at both transmission and distribution level and the challenges and opportunities associated with that. A solid basis in the understanding of future power networks with distributed generation, storage and smart grid technology is given. The course is suitable for electrical engineers or systems engineers with strong electrical or renewable energy backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Apply advanced knowledge of electrical power system operations and control to analyse the challenges and opportunities for distributed renewable generation in both large interconnected grid and microgrid settings.

  2. Assess renewable energy applications and projects in the context of integration into both the physical and economic electricity markets.

  3. Describe the principles and requirements of the next generation future power network (or smart grid), incorporating distributed generation and storage and demand management.

  4. Understand the principles, power and limitations of computer modelling of complex power networks incorporating distributed generation and storage.


Professional Skills Mapping
Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment and Professional Competencies

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:
  • Written comments
  • Verbal comments
  • Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session Summary of Activities Assessment
1 Introduction and Overview
2 Power Systems Fundamentals Problem-solving workshops: Power Systems Fundamentals
3 Power Generation Online Quiz: 1 Power Systems Fundamentals
4 Power Generation Problem-solving workshops: Power Generation
5 Power Networks Online Quiz: 2 Power Generation
6 Power Networks Lab 1: PowerWorld: AC power flow
7 Power Networks Lab 2: PowerWorld: AC optimal power flow Problem-solving workshops: Power Networks
8 Power Networks, Power System Management and Market Operation Lab 3: PandaPower: Hosting capacity study Problem-solving workshops: Power Networks Assignment Due: Major assignment EOI Assignment Due: Lab 1 & 2 Report
9 Power System Management and Market Operation Problem-solving workshops: Power System Management & Market Operations Online Quiz: 3 Power Networks
10 Future/Smart Grids Assignment Due: Lab 3 Report
11 Future/Smart Grids Online Quiz: 4 Power System Management & Market Operations Assignment Due: Major assignment final report
12 Microgrids

Tutorial Registration

Please follow the instructions from the Wattle page and the class schedule therein for ENGN8831.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task Value Learning Outcomes
Online Quizzes 20 % 3, 1
Computer Lab Reports 20 % 4
Major Project 25 % 2, 4
Final exam 35 % 1, 3

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Value: 20 %
Learning Outcomes: 3, 1

Online Quizzes

4 online quizzes (5% each)

Assessment Task 2

Value: 20 %
Learning Outcomes: 4

Computer Lab Reports

2 lab reports for 3 labs (10 % + 10 %)

Assessment Task 3

Value: 25 %
Learning Outcomes: 2, 4

Major Project

Assignment Deliverables

1. First Report (10%): no more than 10 pages. The format of the report should follow the guidelines in the “Writing Scientific Report” documentation on Wattle. Students will prepare and submit this as a group report.

2. Final report (Value 10%): A final, fully designed, network-validated and costed Renewable Generation Portfolio Full Proposal, meeting all of the required specifications. The full proposal is expected to be a well-formatted and laid-out report containing all details of the proposed renewable energy asset design and its integration and operation in the existing network. The format of the report should follow the guidelines in the “Writing Scientific Report” documentation on Wattle. Students will prepare and submit this as a group report. Length should be approximately 15 – 20 pages (A4 paper, standard margins, 11pt font), including figures, tables and images. Note: this page length is a guide only; as long as you make a credible attempt to address all aspects of the proposal without adding unnecessary info you will not be marked down for being too short or too long.

3. Group presentation (Value 5%): There will be a 5-10-minute in-class group presentation.

Total Value: 25%

Assessment Task 4

Value: 35 %
Learning Outcomes: 1, 3

Final exam

Value: 35%

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded. OR Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension is penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).
Carlos Macana Moreno
u1095823@anu.edu.au

Research Interests


Power systems and smart grids

Carlos Macana Moreno

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Carlos Macana Moreno
carlos.macanamoreno@anu.edu.au

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Carlos Macana Moreno

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Bhargav Ashok
bhargav.ashok@anu.edu.au

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Bhargav Ashok

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Krishneel Prakash
krishneel.prakash@anu.edu.au

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Krishneel Prakash

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Laura Valencia Molina
laura.valenciamolina@anu.edu.au

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Laura Valencia Molina

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