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Energy Production

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IE00BM44
Curriculum: ETE 2025
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2028)
Semester: Spring
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Satpute, Shekhar
Language of Instruction: English

Learning Outcomes

The student can participate to the design of electricity processes and to the selection of auxiliary equipment. The student is able to understand the phases of power plant projects.
The student is familiarized with energy production using a synchronous generator and control and protection equipment required. The student understands the function of the synchronous generator when directly-coupled and in islanded use. The student will obtain basic knowledge of the structure of a power plant internal consumption network.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the student 135 h, of which
- scheduled studies 45 h
- autonomous studies 90 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

IEYX1001 Energy technology processes
IEYX1003 The components of energy production plant
IKTI2304 Basics of electrical engineering

Contents

Structure of a synchronous generator. Magnetisation of the generator and structure of the magnetisation equipment. Function of a directly-coupled generator. Function of the generator in islanded use. Protection of the generator in various fault situations. Structure of power plant internal consumption network.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material provided by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, project works, laboratory demonstrations., excursions.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Examination, assessed exercises.


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