Module manager: Dr Sadegh Azizi
Email: S.Azizi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module provides basic understanding of how power systems are designed and operated. It covers key aspects such as generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric power. Students learn about various components like transformers, transmission lines, the concept of per unit system, and study power system analysis methods. The module also explores pressing challenges in power systems, including renewable integration and smart grid technologies.
This module has the following objectives:
- To learn the fundamentals of power system modelling, analysis and operation.
- To gain an understanding of the various layers and components in modern power networks and how power systems are operated.
- To provide an opportunity to learn relevant programming tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory) to model, design and analyse power systems.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex power systems problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of power systems.
2. Analyse complex power systems problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex power systems problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
4. Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex power systems problems.
5. Design solutions for complex power systems problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex power systems problems.
7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex power systems problems and minimise adverse impacts.
8. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex power systems problems.
9. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team.
10. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Problem analysis
c) Application of computational and analytical techniques
d) Searching and using technical literature
e) Design skills
f) Integrated systems approach
g) Sustainability
h) Practical and workshop skills
i) Teamwork
j) Communication
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Power system concepts: single- and three-phase systems, phasor representation in sinusoidal steady-state, real and reactive power, per unit system
• Fundamentals and modelling of power system components: generators, loads, transformers, transmission lines, efficiency, and power loss
• Power flow analysis: admittance matrix, power flow equations, Newton-Raphson method
• Fundamentals of power system operation and smart grid technologies
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Examples Class | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Practical | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 64 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Students are expected to use private study time to consolidate their understanding of course materials, to undertake preparatory work for seminars, workshops, tutorials, examples classes and practical classes, and also to prepare for in-course and summative assessments.
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, including the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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