ELECTRICAL POWER

ENGINEERING

2022
HANDBOOK
 HANDBOOK FOR 2022

FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING
AND THE
BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENTAL VISION
To provide professional leadership in generating, disseminating, and preserving
knowledge in the Power Engineering discipline for productive citizenship.
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
• Develop the social relevance of our programs and research to support our
developing nation.
• Be informed by the university community and other stakeholders to facilitate
professional career orientation.
• Develop teaching and infrastructure to inspire students to reach for the
highest level of intellectual attainments and personal growth.
• Provide students with the necessary education to empower them to register
as professionals in their careers.
• Provide research facilities and support for students and society.

DEPARTMENTAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The general aims and objectives of the department are:
• to develop and enhance the critical, analytical and intellectual abilities of the
student;
• to enable the student to conceptualize and deal with specific and complex
issues and problems in the field of electrical engineering;
• to increase the student’s ability to think independently and communicate
clearly;
• to develop a rigorous critical approach to data collection and analysis to
develop a strategic view of the complete electrical industry;
• to provide a basic practical familiarity with systems and components used in
the electrical industry, and
• to prepare students to work both as a member of a team and independently
on electrical projects.

WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY?

A university of technology is characterized by being research informed rather than
research driven where the focus is on strategic and applied research that can be
translated into professional practice. Furthermore, research output is commercialized
thus providing a source of income for the institution. Learning programs, in which the
emphasis on technological capability is as important as cognitive skills, are developed
around graduate profiles as defined by industry and the professions.
CONTENTS

Page

1. CONTACT DETAILS 3

2. STAFFING 4

3. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT 5

4. PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND RULES:

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 6

4. RULES FOR POST GRADUATE DEGREES 13

5. SUBJECT CONTENT 14

6. GENERAL INFORMATION 19

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The departmental rules in this handbook must be read in conjunction with the Durban
University of Technology’s General Rules contained in the current General Handbook
for Students

NOTE TO ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS

Your registration is in accordance with all current rules of the Institution. If, for
whatever reason, you do not register consecutively for every year/semester of your
programme, your existing registration contract with the Institution will cease. Your re-
registration anytime thereafter will be at the discretion of the Institution and, if
permitted, will be in accordance with the rules applicable at that time.
1. CONTACT DETAILS
All departmental queries to:
Secretary: Mrs. R Naidoo
Tel No: 031 373 2062
Fax No: 031 373 2063
Location of Department: Steve Biko Campus, S7 L300
Email Address [email protected]

All Faculty queries to:

Faculty officer Ms. N Singh
Tel No: 031 373 2718
Fax No: 031 373 2719
Location of Faculty office: Steve Biko Campus, S4 L300
Email Address [email protected]

Executive Dean: Prof B Twala

Tel No: 031 373 2720
Fax No: 031 373 2724
Location of Executive Dean’s office: Steve Biko Campus, S6 L5

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2. STAFFING
Name and Qualification
Head of Department: Prof I E Davidson, Pr. Eng. (ECSA), C Eng. (UK), PhD (UCT),
MEng, BEng (Hons) (Unilorin), PGDipBusMgt (UKZN), SEMAC
(BCIT Canada), MCigre’, MNSE, SMIEEE, FSAIEE, FIET.

Hon Professor: Prof J O Ojo, PhD (Wisconsin), MEng, BEng (ABU), FNAE,
FNAS, FIET, FIEEE.

Senior Lecturers: Dr E E Ojo, PhD (UKZN), MSc (UKZN), BEng (Uniben),

SAIMechE
Dr M Kabeya, PhD (UP), MSc (ESIEE-Paris), M Tech (TUT),
BSc (UNILU), MSAIEE, ECSA (Candidate Engineer).
Dr G Sharma, PhD (MNIT, India), MTech (Hons.), (JMIU, India),
BTech (PTU, India), ECSA (Candidate Engineer).
Mr E R Bussy, MSc Eng. (UKZN); NDT (TN); Dip. Dat.
(UNISA); GCC

Lecturers: Ms T F Mazibuko, MTech (TUT), BTech Eng. (TUT)

Mr K T Akindeji, MSc, BScEng, (OAU), MSAIEE, Pr. Tech (ECSA)
Mr C Leoaneka, MSc (UKZN)
Mr K Loji, BTech. Eng. (VUT); MSc (UCT), MSAIEE
Mr R A Stops, BTech Eng. (TN); BMDP; MSAIEE
Mr D Reddy, MEng., BTech Eng. (DUT)
Mr AA Adebiyi, MEng (DUT), HND, Cand. Eng. Tech (ECSA)
Ms N Mtukushe, BTech Eng., MEng (DUT)
Ms. S C Malanda, BTech Eng., MEng (DUT); Cand. Tech (ECSA)

Specialist Instructors: Mr D Chetty, BTech Eng., MEng (DUT)

Mr M Estrice, BTech, MEng (DUT); NTD; HDE; Pr. Tech (ECSA)

PD Research Fellows: Dr E Buraimoh, DEng (DUT), MSc, BTech Eng. (ABUD)

Cand. Eng. Technologist (ECSA)

Secretary: Mrs. R V Naidoo; BTech: Commercial Administration (MLST)

Technicians: Mr S Moodlier, BTech, Management (DUT)
Mr S Lafleni, BTech (DUT)
Ms N Mazibuko, BTech (DUT)
Mr D L Ramouthar
Mr V V Nemudzivhadi, BTech (VUT)

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3. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

The engineering profession contributes to the technical, social, economic and

environmental infrastructure of the country, leading to socio-economic
growth. A framework of engineering qualifications develops the human
resources essential for sustaining the profession. The qualifications offered in
this Department are as follows:

Qualification SAQA NLRD

Number
B Eng. Tech (Power Engineering) 99611
M Eng.: Engineering 96827
D Eng.: Engineering 96812

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4. PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND RULES:
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN POWER ENGINEERING
This three-year qualification is primarily industry oriented. The knowledge
emphasizes general principles and application or technology transfer. The
qualification provides students with a sound knowledge base in Electrical Power
Engineering. They will develop the ability to apply knowledge and skills in this field,
and they will be equipped to undertake more specialized and intensive learning. The
programs leading to this qualification will have a strong professional and career
focus.

Specifically, the purpose of the educational programme to meet this qualification is

to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for
further learning towards becoming a competent practicing engineering technologist
in Electrical Power Engineering. This qualification provides:

i) Preparation for careers in Electrical Power Engineering itself and areas that
potentially benefit from these skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to
make a contribution to the economy and national development.

ii) The educational base required to apply for registration as a Professional

Engineering Technologist with ECSA. (Refer to qualification rules)

iii) Entry to NQF level 8 programs e.g. Honours, and Post Graduate Diploma
Programs, and then to proceed to Masters Programs.

iv) For professional engineering technologists, this degree provides the education base for
achieving proficiency in mining/ factory plant and marine operations and
occupational health and safety.
Engineering students completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in
all the Graduate Attributes indicated below.

This Degree is abbreviated as BEngTech (Power Engineering)

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a) Suitable Candidate Selection
In addition to the general admission requirements as stated in the General Rules,
the following minimum results are required for admission:
Compulsory Subjects National National Senior
Senior Certificate, Certificate
Certificate (Vocational)
Rating Mark HG SG
Mathematics (Not Mathematics
4
Literacy)
Physical Science 4
English (Primary), or 4
English (First additional) 4
Three more 20 credit NSC
4
subjects
English 60 %
Mathematics 70 %
Life Orientation 60 %
Physical Science 70 %
Three other relevant NCV
70 %
vocational subjects
English E C
Mathematics E C
Science E C
Two more vocational subjects E C

• Selection of students is strictly on merit. Where there are more students

than places available, selection will be based on academic performance in
English, Mathematics, and Physical Science.

• In addition, applicants with a National Senior Certificate will be ranked

according to the sum of their percentage results for Mathematics and
Physical Science.

• Final selection is made at the full discretion of the Head of Department based
on a number of factors including class size, and equity.

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b) Programme Structure: BEngTech

Modules in the BEngTech are listed in the table below and all are
compulsory.

The method by which they will be examined is indicated in each module study
guide. In modules where Graduate Attributes (GA) are assessed, the student
must meet both the academic and the GA requirements, as specified in the
relevant study guide, in order to pass the subject.

The three-year degree is divided into Study Levels 1 to 3, where each Study
Level is equivalent to one year.

Subject Year/ NQF Module

Subject Pre-Req. Co-Req
Code Sem Level Credit
Engineering Mathematics 1A EMTA101 1A 5 12
Projects 1 PRJS101 1A 5 12
Engineering Physics 1A EPHA101 1A 5 12
Cornerstone Module 101 CSTN101 1A 5 12
Technical Literacy TLPE101 1A 5 8
Computing & IT CPIT101 1A 6 12
Mechanics of Machines 1 MCHM101 1B 5 12
Engineering Mathematics 1B EMTB102 1B 6 12
Engineering Physics 1B EPHB101 1B 6 12
Electrical Principles 1 ELEP101 1B 5 12 Physics 1B
Analogue Electronics1A ANLE101 1B 5 12
Digital Electronics 1A DGTE101 1B 6 12
Mechanical Technology 1 MTCH102 2A 6 12 Mech of Mach 1
Maths 1A; Maths
Engineering Mathematics 2A EMTA202 2A 7 12
1B
Electr Principles
Electrical Applications EAPP101 2A 6 8
1
Electrical Principles 2 ELEP201 2A 6 12
Instrumentation and Control INCT101 2A 6 12
Project Management PMAN101 2A 6 8
Computer Programming 2 COMP201 2A 6 12 Computing & IT
Mechanical
Mechanical Technology 2 MTCH202 2B 6 12
Technology 1
Engineering Mathematics 2B EMTB202 2B 7 12
Engineering Drawing and
EDRD101 2B 6 12 Projects 1
Design
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 Subject Year/ NQF Module
Subject Pre-Req. Co-Req
Code Sem Level Credit
Elect Applications
Electrical Machines 1 EMCH101 2B 6 12
Electr Principles 2
Electr Principles
1
Power Systems 1 PWRS101 2B 6 12
Electr Principles
2
Illumination ILLM101 2B 7 8
Mechanical Technology 3 MTCH302 3A 7 12 Mech Tech 2
Strengths of Materials 1 STMT101 3A 7 12
Eng Draw &
Design Project 1 DSPJ101 3A 7 12
Design
Electrical Machines 2 EMCH201 3A 7 12 Elect Mach 1
Power Systems 2 PWRS201 3A 7 12 Power Sys 1
Power Electronics PWEL101 3A 7 12
Environmental Engineering EVEN101 3B 7 8
Strengths of Materials 2 STMT101 3B 7 12 Str of Mat 1
Design Project 2 DSPJ101 3B 7 12 Design Proj 1
Utilization of Electrical Plant UTEP101 3B 7 8
Electrical Protection EPRT101 3B 7 12 Power Sys 2
Renewable Energy Systems EPRT101 3B 7 8
Principles of Management PMGM101 3B 7 8

c) Graduate Attributes
Engineering students completing this qualification shall demonstrate competence
in all the following Graduate Attributes (GA) indicated below, as required by the
Accrediting body – the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Assessment
of these GA’s are embedded in the modules of the degree. In modules where
Graduate Attributes (GA) are assessed, the student must meet both the academic
and the GA requirements, as specified in the relevant study guide, to pass the
subject.

i) Graduate Attribute 1: Problem Solving:

Students will be required to apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose
and solve broadly-defined engineering problems in modules at all levels.

ii) Graduate Attribute 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge:

Students will be required to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, and
engineering sciences to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes,
systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.

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iii) Graduate Attribute 3: Engineering Design
Students will be required to perform design tasks in Projects at all levels. Work will
be more of a procedural nature at the first level and will increased in complexity
through the levels.
In Design Projects A & B, the preliminary part of the design will be carried out in part
A, while part B will see to the project completion. The project will include one or
more of the following impacts: social, economic, legal, health, safety, and
environmental. Design Projects A & B are to be seen collectively as one large project.
iv) Graduate Attribute 4: Investigation
Students will conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems through
locating, searching, and selecting relevant data from codes, data bases, and
literature, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting
results to provide valid conclusions.
v) Graduate Attribute 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including
Information technology
Use of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools,
including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution
of broadly-defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the
limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints will be
embedded in all modules.
vi) Graduate Attribute 6: Professional and Technical Communication
Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to communicate
effectively, by submitting research assignments and deliver oral
presentations, with engineering audiences and the affected parties.
vii) Graduate Attribute 7: Impact of Engineering Activity
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering
activity will be embedded in many courses as well as specifically in the
module of Environmental Engineering.
viii) Graduate Attribute 8: Individual and Teamwork
Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles will be
specifically covered in the Module of Entrepreneurship Skills. Individual and
teamwork competency will be addressed in other modules as well.
The ability to manage a project will be demonstrated in the module Design
Projects A & B.
ix) Graduate Attribute 9: Independent Learning
Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed
learning skills.
x) Graduate Attribute 10: Engineering Professionalism
Students will be assessed on their comprehension and application of ethical
principles and commitment to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms
of engineering technology practice.
xi) Graduate Attribute 11: Engineering Management Demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of engineering management principles and economic
decision-making

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d) Progression Rules
Students registered for this degree shall meet the following progression rules:
i) The student shall obtain at least 80 credits in Study Level One to progress
to Study Level Two.
ii) The student shall obtain at least 80 credits in Study Level Two to progress
to Study Level Three.
iii) The student shall pass ALL the modules in study level one BEFORE he/ she
is permitted to register for ANY subjects in study level three.

e) Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

Students who do not achieve the minimum number of accumulated credits in each
year of registration as specified in the table below, will be regarded as having
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress, and will not be permitted to continue with the
degree unless an appeal to continue is upheld, (refer to G 1 (8) for appeals).

END OF YEAR MINIMUM ACCUMULATED

CREDITS
1 80
2 160
3 240
4 320
5 420

f) Eligibility for Exams

In addition to G12, the method if assessment of each module is published in that
module’s particular Study Guide.

g) ABSENCE FROM CLASS TESTS AND PRACTICAL SESSIONS

A special test may be granted by the Head of Department to a student who has
been prevented from taking a test:
(Where the student is unable to return to class within two days of missing the
event, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the department to inform them
of the late return. Documented proof of the reasons for absence must then be
submitted within two (2) working days of returning.)

i. By illness on the day of the test or immediately before it, provided that he/she
submits a medical certificate on the prescribed form G194 on which a medical
practitioner, registered by the Health Professions Council of SA, homoeopath
or chiropractor, registered with the South African Associated Health Board,
specifies the nature and duration of the illness and that for health reasons it
was impossible or undesirable for the student to sit for the test, and that
he/she submits such certificate to the Head of Department on the day as
determined by the practitioner that the student should return to lectures
immediately following such illness, or on one of the two following working days;

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 Note: Medical certificates issued after the student’s recovery will not be
accepted under any circumstances.
OR
ii. By circumstances which in the opinion of the Head of Department were beyond
his/her control at the time of the test provided that satisfactory evidence of
such circumstances is provided. Such circumstances shall not include:
(1) any misinterpretation by him/her of the date, time or venue of the test;
(2) transportation difficulties, where his/her residential term time address is
within the area serviced by a scheduled bus or commuter train service to
central Durban area, and provided otherwise that he/she informs the Head
of Department of such difficulty prior to the time of commencement of the
test;
(3) failure by him/ her to bring to the test venue any equipment normally
required for that subject as specified in the study guide for the particular
subject;
(4) participation in events, unless the student is granted permission to be
absent BEFORE the evaluation takes place.
For the purpose of this rule, “test” shall mean any written, oral or practical test, set
for the purpose of determining or contributing towards a semester mark for a
subject, and shall include tests set for subjects which are evaluated by continuous
evaluation.
Any student who misses a test and who does not qualify for a special test,
and any student who qualifies for a special test and fails to write it, shall be
awarded a zero mark for the missed test.

h) CONDUCT
This is to be read in conjunction with the STUDENT CODE OF
CONDUCT in the General Handbook:
(1) Class Rooms and Laboratories
(2) Disruptive behavior and vandalism will be dealt with in terms of the
student disciplinary code.
(3) Eating, smoking or drinking in the classrooms is strictly forbidden.
(4) Safety rules must be strictly observed at all times.
(5) Attendance and punctuality are essential.

i) TOOLS
Students are expected to supply their own basic tools as required in
certain subjects as specified in the relevant study guide. All student’s
registering for this programme for the first time will be required to pay a
toolkit levy in addition to the standard course fee.

j) PROJECT FEE
Students registering for project-based subjects may be required to pay a
project fee in addition to the standard tuition fee.

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RULES FOR POST GRADUATE DEGREES
a) NAME OF DEGREE: MASTER OF ENGINEERING :
This is abbreviated as M Eng.

i. PURPOSE STATEMENT
This qualification is intended for persons who will make a contribution,
through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of
existing knowledge in a specialized area of technology. They will also
demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from
fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.
ii. Rules
See Rules G24 and G26 in the Rule Book for Students, and the
Postgraduate Handbook.

Students interested in a suitable research programme should contact

the Head of Department.

b) NAME OF DEGREE: DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING :

This is abbreviated as DEng.

i. PURPOSE STATEMENT
This qualification is intended for persons who will make a significant and
original contribution to knowledge in a specialized area of technology.
They will have a high level of overall knowledge in that specialized area
ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied
knowledge.
ii. RULES
See Rules G25 and G26 in the Rule Book for Students, and the
Postgraduate Handbook.

Students interested in a suitable research programme should contact

the Head of Department.

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6) SUBJECT CONTENT
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING PHYSICS 1A
Units, Physical Quantities, Vectors; Standards and Units; Unit Consistency and Conversions;
Precision and Significant Figures; Vectors and Vector Addition; Components of vectors

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1A
Numbers and Algebra; Areas and Volumes; Trigonometry; Graphs; Complex Numbers; Calculus
- Differentiation & Integration

PROJECTS 1
Introduction to project work; Basic hand skills; Select and utilize engineering equipment
correctly and safely; Use engineering tools to work accurately to the require specifications;
Design and manufacture of a small project; report writing; Produce a safe, working and
acceptable artefact

CORNERSTONE MODULE (DUT101)

Proficiency and Competencies, including; Information literacy; Communication (oral and
written); Technology applications; Quantitative Reasoning; Innovation; Leadership; Social
Responsibility; Critical and engaged citizenry embedded in a local and global context; Personal
Development; Self-awareness; Self-directed and life-long learning

TECHNICAL LITERACY
The differences between language usage in academic, technical and common environments;
Experimental methods and the scientific method; Planning and documenting experiments;
Technical Report writing; Referencing practice; Utilising spreadsheets for graphical presentation
of information; Standards (ISO, SABS, etc)

COMPUTING & IT
The hardware structure of a digital computer; Computer Networks; Operating Systems;
Software Applications; Data Protection and Security;

MECHANICS OF MACHINES 1
Forces on bodies; Identify and analyse concurrent, coplanar forces on bodies; Interaction
between forces and structures; Moments caused by forces; Determination of centres of gravity
Friction; Work done by forces on bodies in motion; Derive the equations of motion; Newton’s
Laws Second Law; Apply equations of uniform accelerated motion; Energy; Apply principle of
conservation of energy; Momentum and Impulse; Analyse engineering problem in terms of force
and apply principle of conservation of energy

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1B
Linear Algebra; Trigonometry; Maclaurin Series; Advanced Calculus – Differentiation; Advanced
Calculus – Integration; Differential Equations; Statistics and Probability

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ENGINEERING PHYSICS 1B
Atomic and Molecular Theory and Structure; Coulomb’s Law and Electric Charges; Current,
Resistance, and Capacitance; Energy storage and dissipation; The Magnetic Field, flux and motion
of charges; Mutual and self-inductance; Combining R, L, and C in circuits; Maxwell's Equations;
Electromagnetic Waves; Nature and Propagation of Light; Thermodynamics

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 1
Established electrical principles and laws; Network theorems, conversions and applications;
Passive components in DC circuits

ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS
Semiconductor Theory; Diode Applications; Special Purpose Diodes; Bipolar Junction
Transistors; BJT Amplifiers; Electronic test and measurement equipment; Computer electronic
circuit simulation

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 1A
Introduction to digital electronics; Number systems and codes;
Basic logic functions; Logic tools and techniques; Combinational logic circuits; Introduction to
sequential logic; Simulation of logic circuits; Introduction to programmable logic devices (PLDs)

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 1
Friction; Screw jack; Lubrication and bearing; Friction Clutches; Belt, Rope and Chain Drives;
Gears; Gear Trains; Brakes and Dynamometers; Mechanical Governors

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & IT

Using a high-level computer programming language to solve an engineering problem; Top Down
Design; Programming concepts; Use of IDE to create and debug a working application; Program
structure; Control structures; Loop structures; Timing; File access

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2A
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations; Statistics and Probability; Statistical distributions;
Linear regression; Second Order Differential Equations; Laplace Transforms for solution of Single
and Simultaneous Differential Equations; Fourier Series for Periodic Functions and Non- Periodic
Functions

ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS
Magnetic fields, systems; and circuits; Causes of and protection against corrosion in conductive
materials; Electrical heating and cooling of spaces and materials; Vibrations in air and machinery

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 2
Introduction to Alternating Current (AC); Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors, in AC circuits;
Resonance; Analysis of AC circuits; Network theorems and conversions; Introduction to Three-
Phase Systems

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

Modern industrial instrumentation; Process control and control methods; Measurement of
physical variables; Signal processing and data presentation; Principles of operation of various
transducers and their application to typical instrumentation systems; Programmable logic
controllers (PLC)
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management within Context; Modern Project planning methods, tool, analysis and
computer applications; Oral and written communication of project planning; Project
Implementation Support of the operational systems

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 2
Understand the fundamentals of friction analysis of machine components; Understand the
various independent technical approaches that exist in the field of mechanisms, kinematics, and
dynamics; Demonstrate enhance problem-solving skills that involves frictional effect through
creative design of mechanism such as screw jack and clutches; Ability to perform quasi-static and
dynamic force analyses of planar machine such as belts, rope and gears in power transmission;
Identify the ordinary and planetary gear trains and to determine the speed ratios between the
input and output shafts; Understand the principle and design brakes and clutches; To perform
complete kinematic analyses of planar mechanisms such as governors

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2B
Analysis and Calculus; Linear Algebra; Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations; Complex
Analysis; Properties and derivatives of Complex Numbers and Complex analysis; Partial
Differential Equations; Poisson’s and Laplace's Equations; Potential, Heat, and Wave Equations; z
-Transforms

ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN

Relay/ Electromagnetic switch; Basic Principles of operation; Contact arrangement;
Electromagnetic circuit; Types of relays; Ratings of relays; Contactors; Contactor ratings, design
and operation; Schematic symbols and Circuit design; Computer aided drawing and design;
Technical Report Writing

ELECTRICAL MACHINES 1
DC Machines, motors and generators; Single Phase Transformers; 3 Phase Induction Motors; 3-
Phase Synchronous Machines

POWER SYSTEMS 1
Three phase circuit theory; Connection of loads in 3-phase systems (Y/Delta, Balanced or
Unbalanced); Power in Three phase; Symmetrical components; Interconnected systems and
transmission –line parameters; Power systems representation (per-unit systems); Two port
networks; AC and DC distribution

ILLUMINATION
Lighting concepts and fundamentals of Illumination Science and Technology; Light Sources and
Luminaires; Lighting Codes and Energy Efficient Lighting Systems; Renewable Energy based
Lighting Systems; Photometry, Photometry Measurement and Colorimetry; Lighting and
Illuminance Calculations

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 3
Hydrostatics and applications of hydrostatics; Hydrodynamics, Bernoulli’s equations and its
applications; Water wheels, Impulse and reactions Turbines; Centrifugal pumps; Reciprocating
pumps; Hydraulic systems

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STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS 1
Introduction to Strength of Materials; Equilibrium of deformable body; Stress; Axially loaded
members; Average shear stress; Allowable stress; Thin-walled pressure vessels (cylindrical and
spherical); Design of simple connections; Deformation (strain); The tension and compression
test; The stress-strain diagram; Stress-strain behavior of ductile and brittle materials; Hooke's
law; Poisson's ratio; The shear stress-strain diagram; Principle of superposition; Torsional
deformation of a circular shaft

DESIGN PROJECT 1
Research methods; Literature Review; Plagiarism; Referencing; Design Concepts; Formulation of
a proposal

ELECTRICAL MACHINES 2
Construction and principle of operation of: Three Phase Induction Motors, Three Phase
Transformers, Three Phase Synchronous Machines, and Control of Machines

POWER SYSTEMS 2
Overview of Power Generation Technologies;
General Concepts of Distribution Systems; Introduction, Load modelling and characteristics;
Classification and characteristics of loads;
Distribution Feeders and Design Considerations of various types of primary feeders and their
voltage levels; Feeder loading; Substations: Location, Rating, service area within primary feeders;
System Analysis; Voltage drop and power-loss calculations; Distribution Protection System;
Practical means of Compensating for Power Factor Correction; Voltage Control

POWER ELECTRONICS
The importance of Power Electronics in the world of Engineering; Controlling power using
switching devices; Controlling power using rectifiers; The application of controlled rectifiers

STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS 2
Shear force and bending moment diagrams; Graphical method for constructing shear and
moment diagrams; Properties of an area: first and second moment of the area; Stresses in
bending; Composite beams; Reinforced composite beams; Deflection of beams: the elastic curve;
Moment-curvature relationship; Slope and displacement by integration; Deformation (strain);
Discontinuity functions; Plane-stress transformation; General equations of stress transformation;
Principal stresses ; Maximum in-plane shear stress; Mohr's Circle for plane stresses

DESIGN PROJECT 2
Using research sources for practical applications; Engineering design associated with the selected
research activity; Production of a report on the research and design activities selected;
Production of a presentation covering the activities selected

RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

Energy resources and technologies; Energy transfer; Sustainable design; Power conversion and
integration technologies; Wind turbines; Solar power; Marine energy; Energy generation from
biomass; Geothermal energy; Waste and energy; System integration and automation;
Exploitation of renewable energy resources; Socio-economics of renewable energy

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ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
Electrical Fault Analysis; Over current protection; Over voltages; Neutral Earthing Systems;
Instrument Transformers; Fuses and Circuit Breakers

UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL PLANT

Electric Traction; Industrial Application of Electric Motors; Rating and Service Capacity of
Electric Motors; Electronic Control of Electrical Motors; Electric Heating; Electric Welding

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Electric Traction; Industrial Application of Electric Motors; Rating and Service Capacity of
Electric Motors; Electronic Control of Electrical Motors; Electric Heating; Electric Welding

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
The Environment in which People Work; Key concepts of Management; Human Resource
Management; The Labour Relations Act; Managing People and Teams

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7) GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Central Applications Office (CAO) Private Bag X06, Dalbridge,
4014
(b) Contact (Office No.) 031-2684444, Website: www.cao.ac.za
(c) Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Private Bag X691,
Bruma, 2026

Contact (Office No: 011-6079500

Faxline(Office) : 011-6229295

(d) South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)

SECRETARY: Ms Gill Nortier, P O Box 22222, Glenashley, 4022
Contact Details: 031-5725838
Email : [email protected] Website: www.saiee.org.za

(e) South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Postnet Suite 248, Private
Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145

Contact: 012 482 0858

Fax: 012 482 0895,
Website: www.saqa.org.za

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