University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

ELEC ENG 4111 - Distributed Generation Technologies

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4320
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: ELEC ENG 1100 or ELEC ENG 1101
Assumed Knowledge: ELEC ENG 2102, ELEC ENG 2101 or ELEC ENG 2105
Incompatible: ELEC ENG 3111, ELEC ENG 4062
Assessment: Tests and practical assignments
Syllabus:

This course provides an introduction to distributed generation. It provides an overview of distributed energy resources, including: generator sets, combustion turbines, photovoltaic systems including converters and control (maximum power point tracking), micro-turbines, fuel cells and energy storage technologies; wind turbines, converter and control aspects. Principles of control of distributed generation systems. Electric power distribution systems, installation, interconnection and integration. Economic and financial aspects of distributed generation, the regulatory environment and standards. Assessments include quizzes and practical assignments.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4320 Mon 07/08/2023 Wed 16/08/2023 Fri 15/09/2023 Fri 27/10/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24459 LE01 60 16 24 Jul - 11 Sep Monday 9am - 11am Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
2 Oct - 23 Oct Monday 9am - 11am Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21627 PR03 12 3 23 Aug - 23 Aug Wednesday 9am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM319, Laboratory
13 Sep - 13 Sep Wednesday 9am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM319, Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
21628 PR02 18 FULL 18 Aug - 18 Aug Friday 9am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM319, Laboratory
8 Sep - 8 Sep Friday 9am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM319, Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
21629 PR01 18 1 16 Aug - 16 Aug Wednesday 9am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM319, Laboratory
6 Sep - 6 Sep Wednesday 9am - 12pm Engineering & Mathematics, EM319, Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.