Learning outcomes

On successful completion of

this unit a learner will:

Assessment criteria for pass

The learner can:

1 Be able to analyse threephase

Systems

1.1 solve problems involving fault free three-phase systems

1.2 measure power in three-phase systems

1.3 solve problems involving faulted three-phase systems

1.4 describe three-phase transformers

1.5 describe the characteristics of a three-phase induction

motor

1.6 assess the effect of load dynamics

2 Understand the sources and

effects of harmonics in

power systems

2.1 identify typical sources of harmonics in a power system

2.2 explain the effects of harmonics in power systems

2.3 evaluate at least four different methods of mitigation of

Harmonics

3 Understand methods of

power distribution

3.1 compare different power system topologies

3.2 analyse the operating parameters of a radial and a ring

distribution system

4 Understand the economics

of components, power

systems and alternative

energy

4.1 compare the economics of single-phase and threephase

distribution

4.2 compare and evaluate the different forms of alternative

energies.