Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy Division

Reg. No. 200604393R

COURSE OUTLINE

Academic Year AY2020/21 Semester 1

Course Coordinator So Ping Lam
Course Code EE4503
Course Title Power Engineering Design
Before AY2021-22 EE3010 Electrical Devices & Machines and EE3015 Power
Sem2: Systems & Conversion
EE3010 Electrical Devices & Machines and EE3015 Power
Pre-requisites
AY2021-22 Sem2 Systems & Conversion or
and onwards: EE2005 Electrical Devices & Machines and EE3015 Power
Systems & Conversion
No of AUs 2 AUs
Contact Hours 39 hours (Lecture)
Proposal Date 5 March 2020 (REF#ACC-CN-2020/06_ITN-02)

Course Aims
There are two modules in this course. The course aim of the first module is to introduce the basic principles
and procedures for the design and assessment of low-voltage and high-tension distribution networks. The
course aim of the second module is to provide a platform to apply the knowledge acquired on power system
protection to solve some realistic protection problems in power distribution systems, taking into
consideration of the relevant industrial standards.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. give a basic account of the relevant technical concepts and the international standards in the design
and operation of distribution systems.
2. design large electrical installations for power distribution systems such as residential and commercial
buildings, airports and mass transport systems, manufacturing and industrial processing plants.
3. apply the theories and concepts learnt to design a target distribution system and the associated
protection schemes.
4. design protection schemes for industrial distribution systems.
5. apply the knowledge and skills acquired to solve power engineering problems.

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Course Content
In this design course, the students will apply the concepts of various power system analysis techniques and
system performance criteria in designing a medium/low-voltage distribution system and protection
schemes for some typical industrial distribution networks. Students are required to carry out the detailed
design with hands-on exercise and extensive use of computer simulation software. Students are also
required to verify the results of the final design to meet specifications.

Course Outline

S/N Topic Lecture

Hours
1 Design of Distribution Networks 21

Distribution network configurations. Power distribution equipment. Electrical

loads. Load data and estimation. Planning and design criteria. Current carrying
capacity of conductors and cables. Voltage drop calculations. Short-circuit
calculations for thermal considerations. Protection against electric shock.
Equipment sizing and selection criteria. Compensation for reactive power.
Lightning protection. Standby generator and uninterruptible power supply.

2 Design of Protection Schemes for Industrial Plants 18

Fault current calculation of industrial distribution networks. Coordination of

overcurrent protection. Differential relaying schemes for power transformers.
Protection for capacitor banks. Busbar protection for a typical substation.
Stator earth fault protection for a generator.

Total hours 39

Assessment (includes both continuous and summative assessment)

Related
Course
Programme LO or Team/ Assessment
Component LO Weighting
Graduate Individual rubrics
Tested
Attributes
EAB SLO* (a), (b),
1. Final Examination 1, 2, 5 50% Individual
(c), (d), (e)
2. Continuous Assessment EAB SLO* (a), (b),
3, 4, 5 50% Individual**
(CA): Design Assignment (c), (d), (e), (i), (j)
Total 100%
* Please refer to Appendix 3 on the EAB accreditation SLOs.
** Students are encouraged to open discussion and brainstorm to propose solutions.

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Mapping of Course SLOs to EAB Graduate Attributes (new requirement to update School database)

Course EAB’s 12 Graduate Attributes* (indicate full/partial/weak

Student moon/blank for the whole course for SLO a-l)
Cat
Learning
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)
Outcomes
EE4503 Power
Engineering PE ● ● ● ● ◐ ◐ ◐
Design
1. Give a basic account of the relevant technical concepts and the international EAB SLO* (a), (b), (c),
standards in the design and operation of distribution systems. (d), (e)
2. Design large electrical installations for power distribution systems such as
EAB SLO* (a), (b), (c),
residential and commercial buildings, airports and mass transport systems,
(d), (e)
manufacturing and industrial processing plants.
3. Apply the theories and concepts learnt to design a target distribution system EAB SLO* (a), (b), (c),
and the associated protection schemes. (d), (e), (i), (j)
EAB SLO* (a), (b), (c),
4. Design protection schemes for industrial distribution systems.
(d), (e), (i), (j)
5. Apply the knowledge and skills acquired to solve power engineering EAB SLO* (a), (b), (c),
problems. (d), (e)

Legend:  Fully consistent (contributes to more than 75% of Student Learning Outcomes)
◐ Partially consistent (contributes to about 50% of Student Learning Outcomes)
 Weakly consistent (contributes to about 25% of Student Learning Outcomes)
Blank Not related to Student Learning Outcomes

Formative feedback
You will be able to receive the feedback through:

1. assignment scores and answers;

2. brief comments on assignment reports for individual students;
3. report on overall assignment performance;
4. examination results; and
5. markers’ report on overall examination performance and performance analysis on each examination
question.

Learning and Teaching approach

How does this approach support students in achieving the learning

Approach
outcomes?
The lectures provide important design concepts for the knowledge and skills that
you will develop in Learning Outcomes 1 to 5. The lectures comprise explanations
of theories and have many design examples for students to practice. The lectures
LECTURE can help students to understand how to apply the knowledge and theories learnt
to solve practical power engineering problems, thus helping them to achieve
Learning Outcomes 1 to 5.

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 TUTORIAL (no tutorial)

The hands-on exercises are in every week to allow you to apply what you have
learnt for each topic given in the lecture. Assignments are also given to allow you
LABORATORY (if any) to work on mini projects with all topics combined when you acquire sufficient
knowledge and skills, thus achieving Learning Outcomes 1 to 5.

Reading and References

TEXTBOOKS

1. Ismail Kasikci, Analysis and Design of Low-voltage Power Systems: An Engineer's Field Guide, 1st
Edition, Wiley-VCH, 2004. (TK1001.K19)
2. Blackburn J Lewis and Domin Thomas J, Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications, 4th
Edition, CRC Press, 2014. (TK2861.B628 2014)

REFERENCES

1. Code of Practice for Electrical Installations, (Singapore Standard, CP5 2018), Enterprise Singapore,
2018. (QC100.S617 CP5 2018)
2. Anderson Paul M, Power System Protection, 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1999. (TK1010.A548 & e-
book)

Course Policies and Student Responsibilities

General: You are expected to complete all hands-on exercises and take all scheduled assignments by due
dates. You are expected to take responsibility to follow up with course notes, assignments and course
related announcements.

Continuous assessments and hands-on exercises: You are required to attend all continuous assessments
and work on the hands-on exercises.

Absenteeism: Continuous assessments and hands-on exercises make up a significant portion of your course
grade. Absence from continuous assessments and hands-on exercises without officially approved leave will
result in no marks and affect your overall course grade.

Academic Integrity
Good academic work depends on honesty and ethical behaviour. The quality of your work as a student relies
on adhering to the principles of academic integrity and to the NTU Honour Code, a set of values shared by
the whole university community. Truth, Trust and Justice are at the core of NTU’s shared values.

As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and applying the
principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing what is involved in maintaining
academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You need to actively equip yourself with strategies
to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion and cheating. If
you are uncertain of the definitions of any of these terms, you should go to the academic integrity website
for more information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any clarification about the requirements of
academic integrity in the course.

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Course Instructors

Instructor Office Location Phone Email

A/P So Ping Lam S1-B1c-77 6790 5026 [email protected]
Er Mok Kam Tim, Timmy --- 9673 1484 [email protected]

Planned Weekly Schedule

Course
Week Topic Readings/ Activities
LO
Standard CP5 and Hands-on
1 Distribution Network Configurations 1, 2, 5
Design
Standard CP5 and Hands-on
2 Compensation of Reactive Power 1, 2, 5
Design

Selection of Cable Size and Emergency Power Standard CP5 and Hands-on
3 1, 2, 5
Supply Design

Standard CP5 and Hands-on

4 Protection Against Electric Shock 1, 2, 5
Design
Standard CP5 and Hands-on
5 Electrical Load Estimate and Fault Calculation 1, 2, 5
Design
Standard CP5 and Hands-on
6 Lightning Protection 1, 2, 5
Design
Standard CP5 and Hands-on
7 Power Distribution Equipment 1, 2, 5
Design
Recess
--- ---
Week
Power System Protection Design Notes and Hands-on
8 3, 4, 5
Design

Overcurrent Protection Design Notes and Hands-on

9 3, 4, 5
Design

Problems in Overcurrent Protection Design Notes and Hands-on

10 3, 4, 5
Design

Overvoltage Protection Design Notes and Hands-on

11 3, 4, 5
Design

Busbar and Transformer Protection Design Notes and Hands-on

12 3, 4, 5
Design

Motor and Generator Protection Design Notes and Hands-on

13 3, 4, 5
Design

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Appendix 3: The EAB (Engineering Accreditation Board) Accreditation SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes)

a) Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering

fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems
b) Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.
c) Design/development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
d) Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis
of the information to provide valid conclusions.
e) Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations
f) The engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
professional engineering practice.
g) Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for the sustainable
development.
h) Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
i) Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse
teams and in multidisciplinary settings.
j) Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports
and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
k) Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering
and management principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to one’s own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
l) Life-long Learning: Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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