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MSc - Master of Science
Stoke-on-Trent Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
25 Month
The Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems MSc will provide you with expertise and practical experience in the application of engineering as part of the latest technological developments and increasing use of power electronics.The theme of power electronics runs through the course options in its application to modern technologies such as renewable energy systems and the development of embedded generation and micro grids.You will have the opportunity to work with leading industry as part of the course, on field trips and as an industry placement option.The theme of the award is power electronics in the electrical supply industry. You will study four modules each semester. The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of a project.
In this module you will evaluate your engineering prowess and project management acumen. This comprehensive module is designed to equip professionals with essential skills to thrive in todays dynamic engineering landscape. This module covers four main areas: research methods, research analysis, project management and engineering ethics. You will be exposed to writing research projects, structure and formatting of professional reports, presenting results scientifically to a technical audience; advanced project management methodologies and tools to efficiently plan, execute and control engineering projects; explore ethical considerations in engineering emphasising the importance of integrity and responsible conduct. With Professional Engineering Skills and Project Management: its precision in every detail, excellence in every endeavour: embrace professionalism in engineering!
In this module you will learn about using complex algorithms to manage the power flow in the most effective manner thus helping the UK to achieve a Carbon Neutral energy supply. The electricity grid is a highly complex interconnected system, in which the aim is to provide a steady and reliable electricity supply to all users. As the demand for electricity is increasing at an ever-increasing rate, engineers are constantly investigating ways to utilise the earths resources in the most effective manner.
With the wide-spread use of digital systems and smart devices, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is being used to solve complex problems in a diverse range of applications. This module will discuss different DSP techniques which can be used to analyse discrete-time systems, extract valuable information from signals and improve overall systems performance.
This module will cover a range of topics providing you an in-depth and detailed understanding of modern power converter systems, their significance for utilities and power transmission, grid integration and renewable energy systems both in medium and high voltage applications including converter topologies, control techniques and practical considerations in design and implementation of these systems. This module will further cover bidirectional converter applications for grid integration in HVDC systems and cutting-edge fault detection techniques and how they are applied to modern power converters providing you with an up-to-date knowledge of latest technologies used in the industry. Empowering tomorrow: Transforming energy with precision and efficiency with Modern Power Converters!
This module is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the primary characteristics of power system protection schemes and empower students with the skills to implement these schemes for safeguarding transmission and distribution networks as well as generators and motors.
This is your chance to design and implement your own large-scale project of investigation, experimentation and analysis. Your project will need to have practical and investigative elements, meaning you will have the opportunity to evaluate existing background, theories and knowledge as applied to a design problem or the development and improvement of new or existing processes and products. By using the wide-ranging skills, you have developed during your course you will be able to use practical measurement, design, implementation and above all, creativity, to devise and develop a solution based on sound engineering principles.
As the energy infrastructure is arguably the most important feature in any city energy efficiency and integration of renewable energy sources within urban areas are central to the smart city concept. This module will first explore why there is a need for the greater use of low-carbon and renewable energy systems within cities, followed by an introduction to the range of low-carbon and renewable energy technologies currently available. The module will explore the potential to integrate low-carbon and renewable energy systems into buildings to move toward cost-effective, efficient, and more environmentally friendly energy provision based on the Paris Agreement for net zero buildings. Furthermore, challenges and issues associated with the greater integration of low-carbon and renewable energy systems into energy infrastructure within large urban areas and smart cities will be considered.
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