This module provides the students with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, functionality and operation of modern electrical power systems. Additionally, the syllabus is designed to equip students with the essential skills required by electrical engineers in the effective modernisation of the electricity network, including the integration of renewable sources.

AC Circuit Analysis: ac generation. Sinusoidal signals. Phasors and phasor diagrams. Reactive Components analysis, Power issues (transients, overvoltage, sags), Power measurements in single and three phase circuits. Safety and Protection: Electrical Regulations and Safety Requirements. Electrical Design, Equipment, installation, and testing. Switching, Protection (shock, high temperature, overcurrent, fault, overload, against fire) Earthing and Cables: Earthing systems, Earth fault loop impedance, protective conductors, earth electrodes, PME, RCD,RCBO, cable types, current capacity in conductors, correction factors (ambient temperature, thermal insulation, grouping) cable rating calculations, cable volt drop, harmonic current (neutral conductors). Max conductor operating temperatures, cable enclosures and rating factors. Circuits and Testing: Maximum Demand and Diversity, Industrial socket outlet circuits, circuit segregation, continuity testing, insulation testing, earth testing and test Instruments. Metering of Electric Power and Energy: Electromechanical Meters, Electronic Meters, Special Metering, Distribution Transformer Metering. Transformers: Power, auto, phase shifting, instrument and distribution transformers. Configurations in three phase (star/delta) Harmonics current. Single phase transformers. Surge Protection and Wattmeter measurement configurations. Introduction to Electric Power Transmission and Distribution: HV Transmission lines, HVDC lines, Underground cables, Sub-transmission lines, Distribution lines, Switchgear and control devices.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Describe and apply the use of single and three phase circuits. Design single and three phase industrial circuits with all associated technology. Analyse single and three phase circuits in terms of voltage, current and power. Demonstrate and explain safety and protection in electrical circuits. Take voltage, current, power and associated measurements in the laboratory.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Construct single and three phase circuits in the laboratory.

Lectures and Labs. The lab work for this module will be of particular relevance to give Electrical Engineers knowledge and practice of the importance of electrical safety. Where practical- industrial visits and researcher demonstrations will be incorporated into the module.