EGB341 Energy Supply and Delivery

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

In this unit you will cover the concepts and technical aspects of electric energy generation and delivery. The
structure of energy conversion and delivery from power stations through transmission to distribution load centres will be addressed. Inclusion of transformers and transmission line models using per-unit concept in power flow method as central framework for power system solutions will be covered. Synchronous and induction machines will be studied as key component and features of electricity network. This subject will lay the foundations for EGH441 Power System Modelling.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Compose technical reports detailing results of laboratory experiments involving AC machines, power flow and transmission lines in power systems, at a advanced level.
2. Proactively take initiative and leadership to perform as a team member to conduct laboratory investigations to solve a set of power engineering problem at advanced level.
3. Formulate and solve problems pertaining to power equipment and load flow in power systems at an advanced level.
4. Formulate and solve problems pertaining to load flow, transmission lines and AC machines in power systems using appropetiate matematical and computing tools at an advanced level.
5. Assess power system components and their performance in a power system using theory and modelling to understand the limitations of the particular piece of equipment at a advanced level.

Content

Learning Approaches

Mode of Teaching (contact hours)
Total hours per week: 6
Lectures: 2 hours per week
Tutorials: 2 hour per week
Prac/Lab: 2 hours per week

Learning approaches
The delivery of this unit is through lectures, tutorials, assignment and supplementary learning activities.
A diversity of teaching and learning approaches will be used to engage students. You will experience problem solving with progressive levels of practice, including real examples and applications, challenges and
feedback. You will also be required to appraise electric system power flow calculations, evaluating network
bus voltages, machines voltage and frequency control.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Formative feedback will occur through verbal lecturer, tutor and group interaction throughout the semester.
Summative feedback will be provided in the form of written and/or verbal comments on the creativity and overall quality of the design for the submitted work.

Assessment

Overview

The unit will be assessed based on the following evaluating items:
1. Laboratory/Practical

2. Computational Simulation tasks
3. Invigilated Written Examination

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Laboratory/Practical

Understanding of the electric machines evaluating their technical performance in laboratory environment. You need to give oral explanations and answer to questions during the laboratories to demonstrate your understanding of concepts of machines.

The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.

Assessment: Computing simulation tasks

Understanding of electric energy systems and appraising its technical performance using computer simulations. You will be required to submit individual reports to demonstrate your understanding of the power system concepts and evaluations for power network component models and power delivery methods.

You need to use MATLAB computational software to evaluate transmission line modelling and apply power flow analysis using given SIMULINK software.

The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines

This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

Assessment: Examination (written)

The final exam of 2 hours plus 10 minutes perusal in length will be aimed at evaluating
problem formulation, general knowledge and the relationships of fundamental
knowledge to the systems studied. You will be assessed on the fundamental concepts of
energy supply and your ability to formulate and solve problems.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Resource Materials

Reference book(s)

1. Glover, J. Duncan, author.; Overbye, Thomas J. (Thomas Jeffrey), author.; Sarma, Mulukutla S., “Power System Analysis and Design”, Boston, MA: Cengage Learning Publishing, 6th edition.
2. Stephen J. Chapman, “Electric Machinery Fundamentals”, McGraw-Hill Higher Education Publishing, 5th edition

On-Line Materials: QUT Canvas

Risk Assessment Statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.

You will have to do instructed practical work in the laboratory under the supervision of school technical staffs. You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective clothing (e.g. closed shoes). You will undergo a health and safety induction before being allowed access to laboratories.

QUT has a formal risk assessment process which can be used to determine the types or risks and how you should handle them.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer

1: Knowledge and Skill Base

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2: Engineering Application Ability

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   Relates to: Examination (written)
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   Relates to: Laboratory/Practical

3: Professional and Personal Attributes

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Course Learning Outcomes

EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1. Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
   Relates to: ULO1, Laboratory/Practical
2. Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: ULO2, Laboratory/Practical
3. Manage projects to solve complex engineering problems, using appropriate information, engineering methods, and technologies.
   Relates to: ULO3
4. Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: ULO4, Laboratory/Practical, Examination (written)
5. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: ULO5, Examination (written)

EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1. Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
   Relates to: Laboratory/Practical
2. Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Laboratory/Practical
3. Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Laboratory/Practical, Examination (written)
4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Examination (written)