MODULE DETAILS

Power Supply System Equipment and Installations DEPPSS616

NOMINAL DURATION IN HOURS

60 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.

This module covers planning of electrical supply installations with outdoor switchyards for transmission and distribution systems, selection of appropriate switching equipment, key concepts in planning overhead lines in transmission and distribution circuits, planning for voltage improvements in power distribution circuits using voltage regulators and capacitor banks.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of the module is for participants to gain an overview of electricity supply installations and equipment. Participants will also develop the knowledge necessary for planning and managing the facilities within transmission and distribution systems.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Nil

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

N/A

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

N/A

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1.      Outline electrical supply installations with outdoor switchyards for transmission and distribution systems

2.      Identify and document switching equipment for electrical power supply installations

3.      Explain planning of overhead lines in transmission and distribution circuits

4.      Evaluate and plan for voltage improvements in power distribution circuits

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning.

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged.

1

Outline electrical supply installations with outdoor switchyards for transmission and distribution systems

1.1

Describe the procedure for planning the configuration and layout of transmission systems having outdoor installations

1.2

Describe the procedure for planning the configuration and layout of distribution systems having outdoor installations

1.3

Identify and prioritize the main performance parameters required for transmission and distribution installations

1.4

Identify and outline auxiliary facilities required for transmission and distribution installations

2

Identify and document switching equipment for electrical power supply installations

2.1

Compare and contrast different types of HV circuit breakers for the electrical supply industry and distinguish the best option for a given application

2.2

Compare and contrast different types of MV circuit breakers used in the electrical supply industry and distinguish the best option for a given application

2.3

Outline the configuration of an overhead distribution system with auto-reclosing circuit breakers, sectionalisers and fault indicators.

2.4

Evaluate the effectiveness of using auto re-closing circuit breakers, sectionalisers and fault indicators in improving the quality of service

3

Explain planning of overhead lines in transmission and distribution circuits

3.1

List and explain the components of overhead lines in transmission and distribution networks and their functions

3.2

Explain core principles involved in conductor sizing

3.3

Outline the application of lightning protection of overhead lines using shielding wires and spark gaps

3.4

Compare and contrast the merits of overhead and underground distribution networks

3.5

Explain the use of line surveys in determining the routing of overhead and underground lines

4

Evaluate and plan for voltage improvements in power distribution circuits

4.1

Explain the reasons for voltage variations in electrical systems

4.2

Evaluate voltage drop in distribution circuits

4.3

Describe the planning procedures for:

(a)        voltage improvements by the addition of voltage regulators and capacitor banks, and;

(b)        deciding on the location of these components

4.4

Outline core features and applications of:

(a) static VAR compensators (SVCs)

(b) thyristor switched capacitors (TSCs)

(c) thyristor-controlled reactors (TCRs) in transmission networks

DELIVERY MODE

Online and/or face-to-face

SPECIALISED RESOURCES

N/A

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

Assessment Conditions:

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.