Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Measurement, Monitoring and Sensors
Code ELEC421
Coordinator Professor JW Spencer
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Joe@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

This module aims to provide students with: The philosophical differences between measurement and monitoring systems. The role of sensors in providing inputs to these sytems. The output requirements for measurement systems and monitoring systems. The need to provide information without the surfeit of data. The application of sensors, measurement systems and monitoring systems for electrical energy and power system networks.

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To know and comprehend the interrelations between sensors, measurement transducer, measurement systems and monitoring systems.

(LO2) To have a firm understanding of the modulation techniques and sensor types for energy and power system networks measurement and monitoring.

(LO3) To understand the need for monitoring and measurement in an energy and power system network.

(LO4) To understand the potential advantages for using the informaton from such sensors etc., for managing energy and power network assets. 

(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: independent learning. problem solving and design skills.

(S2) After successful completion of the module, students should be able to: determine the benefits that a measurement system of monitoring might have in an energy system. Quantify the benefits of measurement and monitoring. Design a simple measurement and monitoring system balancing the constraints of data collection and analysis with information.

(S3) After successful completion of the module, the students should be able to: Demonstrate potential advantages of sensors, measurements and monitoring systems for energy and power networks. Identify methods for extracting relevant information from data. Recognise the need to keep data to a minimum whilst maintaining optimum information. demonstrate that there are alternative potentially more powerful data processing methods that from first sight seem to be counter intuitive but can give valuable information. Relate the basic measurement and monitoring approaches to energy and power systems.

Syllabus
 

Introduction to measurement, monitoring systems and sensors.

A review of currently accepted practice for measurements (CT, VT, PD, Tap monitoring etc.,) in the transmission and distribution networks.

Review of sensor technologies - present and future for the network.

In depth analysis of 2 measurement systems. How the data is collected, processed, displayed and used.

In depth analysis monitoring systems and processing methods.

Explore the benefits of wide area and holistic monitoring.

How to identify and deal with uncertainty in measurement and monitoring systems

Methods for processing data for diagnostic purposes and what is meant by prognostics?

Potential future developments.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students. It is anticipated that both a) & b) will be in operation for semester 1.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

 6

 10

     5

 45
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 105
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Final Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Sem 2 exam period  0    80       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework - Monitoring Systems in use in electrical power networks Report on Sensors Coursework Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Thi  0    20       

Reading List
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