The School of ITEE offers three distinct professional postgraduate coursework degrees.
· Master of Engineering in Electricity Market (also available in Graduate Certificate. and Graduate Diploma) http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/degree_programs/ME/EM/
· Master of Engineering (Electrical), (also available in Graduate Certificate. and Graduate Diploma) http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/degree_programs/ME/Electrical/
· Master of Engineering (Power generation) http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/degree_programs/ME/Power_Generation/ , http://www.powergeneration.edu.au/
These degrees allow graduate engineers to either develop advanced skills in the traditional areas of electrical engineering, or gain familiarity with the emerging challenges facing the deregulated electricity industry. Subjects offered include:
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Brief Syllabus | |
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ELEC7309 |
Power Systems Reliability & Planning |
The
course will give a comprehensive overview of power system
reliability. Evaluation of generation, transmission and distribution
system reliability and their impacts on system planning will be
covered. It will address the factors affecting power system
expansion planning, operation and management as well as reliability
in an electricity market including system adequacy, security,
ancillary services market, decision making and other management
issues. |
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ELEC7310 |
Electricity market operation and security |
This course
provides a broad knowledge on (i) evolution of electricity market,
related rules, generator and retailer behaviour and risk management;
(ii) power system security/stability issues. Students will
learn electricity market management, structure, operations, power
system modelling, system dynamics, stability and security
assessment, and new challenges in power system stability in an
electricity market.
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ELEC7320 |
Asset Management and Condition Monitoring of Power Systems |
Probability and reliability theories to optimize maintenance process and modern asset management techniques. Cause of failure and asset management strategies for transformer, underground cable, switch gear, and transmission/distribution network. |
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ELEC7050 |
Generator Technology Design & Application |
Generators are
an essential part of most power generation systems. Their
reliability and integrity are crucial to the provision of reliable
and high-quality electricity and grid support. This course explores
the construction, operation and maintenance of synchronous and
asynchronous generators. This course also explores condition
monitoring techniques and maintenance strategies for generators.
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Transformers are an essential
component in any electrical system. Correct specification,
installation and maintenance determine the viability of the system
in which the transformers are installed. This course explores the
construction, operation and maintenance of power transformers,
including the best practice of condition monitoring techniques. |
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ELEC7052 |
Plant Control Systems |
Control systems are like the brain and
nervous system of a power plant. A generating unit represents a
complex integration of boiler, turbine and generator systems. While
these systems are obviously connected in terms of steam flow and
mechanical connection, the integration of the control facilities
managing these systems is crucial for the reliable and efficient
operation of the plant. This course explores the individual control
systems and their interconnection, and provides a bridge between
fundamental control theory and power station practice. (First
Offered 2008) |
In addition to the listed course, a number of courses relevant to the Master of Engineering in Electricity Market are offered by the faculty of Business, Economics and Law. The full Brochure of this program can be obtained from:- http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/degree_programs/ME/EM/
All six existing courses are planned to be offered in intensive mode over 5 days. Please contact Prof Tapan Saha (saha@itee.uq.edu.au) for further information.