| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 12240032 | Fakulteit Ingenieurswese, Bou-omgewing en Inligtingtegnologie |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duur van studie: 1 jaar | Totale krediete: 128 |
Die leergang word in oorleg met die betrokke departementshoofde bepaal. 'n Student moet in modules met 'n totaal van minstens 128 krediete slaag.
Die graad word slegs op grond van eksamens toegeken.
Behoudens die bepalings van Reg. G.1.3 en G.54 word ‘n BIng-graad of ‘n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie vir toelating vereis.
Minimum krediete: 128
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
This course will cover various renewable energy technologies including Wind, Solar Photovoltaic systems, Distributed generation and Hybrid power system.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
In this module, a brief introduction about energy systems, energy system modelling and optimisation, and Matlab applications in energy optimisation problems are given. Practical industrial (as well as residential) energy management problems such as the load shifting for geysers, conveyor belts and pumping systems in terms of time-of-use tariff and/or maximum demand charge are covered.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
This module will include extensive laboratory experiments to test the principles and possible solutions of the proposed M Eng research project and will include inter alia the following. These will include hardware and/or software experiments:
(i) Introduction to instrumentation and measuring techniques in general and specifically as applied in the field of research.
(ii) Structured laboratory work to introduce the specific problem investigated for the research undertaken.
(iii) Structured laboratory work to test the proposed solution for the problem addressed.
(iv) Confirmation experiments.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
Utility source, medium voltage distribution, balanced and unbalanced fault conditions and selection of protective equipment: First cycle fault current calculations, contact parting symmetrical current calculations, power circuit breaker selection. Shunt capacitors: Selection, transients. Motors and motor starting, power quality issues: dips, harmonics, unbalance and flicker.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
Power semiconductors - basic structure, I-V characteristic physics of device operation, switching characteristics, SOA; passive components; converter topologies - AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, AC-AC converters and resonant converters; Dynamics and control - state space models, feedback control design; Ancillary issues - gate and base drives, snubber circuits and clamps, thermal modelling and heatsinking; Applications - electric utility applications, isolated switch-mode power supplies, optimising of the utility interface with power electronic systems.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie is 'n verpligte module.
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
The aim of this module is to teach students to critically evaluate research literature, including conference papers and journal articles, in order to determine the current state of knowledge in a particular specialist area. It will also provide students with the principles of research to enable them to conduct research and prepare an original project in their particular specialist area.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
This module will cover the essential theoretical background of the student’s proposed M Eng topic and include inter alia the following:
(i) Field definition and descriptions
(ii) In-depth study into background and theory relevant to the problem to be addressed
(iii) Problem definition and description
(iv) Mathematical simulations of the problem
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
Energy management theory, energy policy and strategic planning, load factor, diversity factor, load profiles, disaggregated load profiles, load duration plots, scatter plots, co-incident maximum demand, after-diversity maximum demand, seasonal swing, energy auditing, electricity pricing theory, electricity tariffs, energy norms, energy process modelling, demand-side management.
Module-inhoud:
*Hierdie inligting is slegs in Engels beskikbaar.
Power semiconductor devices and power electronic converters for drive applications. Theory of three-phase induction motor and synchronous motor machines. Adjustable speed induction motor drives: open-loop and closed-loop control, scalar and vector control, transient analysis of induction motor drives and introduction to vector/field-oriented control. Adjustable speed synchronous motor drives: Open-loop and closed-loop control, self-controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor drives. Introduction to spiral vector theory and analysis.
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