Scheme of Work

2013/14
Course/Unit Title:

Unit 13: Utilisation of Electrical Energy

NQF level 4: BTEC Higher Nationals H1

AcademicYear:13/14
Brief rationale for order of topics:

The aim of this unit is to develop learners understanding of the underlying technology
involved in the utilisation of electrical energy in some of the more important areas of electrical
engineering. It also contributes to a firm foundation of knowledge for work in engineering
design.
Learners will be asked to use Harvard Referencing when carrying out research for Assignments. This will be introduced early in the unit and revisited if
required.
The dates for the operation of a polyphase induction motor Unit may be altered to co-ordinate with work done elsewhere.
Areas studied are :

1 Investigate the operation of power transformers

2 Investigate circuit protection for distribution and installation systems
3 Investigate lighting systems
4 Investigate energy management and tariffs
5 Investigate the operation of a polyphase induction motor.

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Teaching and Learning Strategies: (with particular reference to how the following will be addressed: differentiation; issues
of equality and diversity; use of ILT (describe how you intend to use it and for what purpose)

5 Underpinning Principles

5 Learner Dispositions

5 ECM Themes & E & D

Accelerated Learning

Positive

BH Being Healthy

Assessment for Learning

Active

SS Staying Safe

Thinking for Learning

Thinking

E&A Enjoying & Achieving

Collaborative Problem Solving

Inquisitive

EWB Achieving Economic Well-being

Effective use of Technology

Persistent

MPC Making a Positive Contribution

E&D Promoting Equality & Diversity*

Teaching and Learning throughout the course will be based on interactive strategies as promoted in the Learning Framework.
The 5 underpinning principles of Accelerated Learning, Assessment for Learning, Collaborative Problem Solving, Thinking for Learning and
Effective Use of Technology will be incorporated into the planning of individual sessions during the year so that learners are encouraged to
develop the expert learner dispositions of being Positive, Active, Thinking, Inquisitive and Persistent.
Appropriate integration of ECM & E&D themes will be identified within the Scheme of Work and developed in detail within individual lesson
plans

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Equality and Diversity within Engineering

Environment promotes
(E&D) 1 Student photographs/progress charts showing our inclusivity
Diversity
(E&D) 2 Posters showing career types & opportunities for all groups
(E&D) 3 Posters promoting activities with external organisations e.g. Girls into Engineering
Teaching and Learning
Strategies ensure equality
and diversity

Resources allow all learners

to participate fully and
mirror diversity

(E&D) 4 Group work working as a team ensuring everybodys contribution is valued

(E&D) 5 Differentiation - valuing differences and planning accordingly
(E&D) 6 Relating Theory to Practice reflection on learners own practice
(E&D) 7 Assessment for Learning - allowing individual reflection & target setting through
effective feedback
(E&D) 8 Peer Assessment developing mutual respect between learners
(E&D) 9 One File instant built in feedback
(E&D) 10 Moodle/E Learning access for all learners
(E&D) 11 Effective Questioning Techniques encourage reflection from learners
(E&D) 12 Multi-Sensory Learning use of Artefacts, student presentations and audio/video to
increase motivation
(E&D) 13 Embedding Language/Literacy/Numeracy contextualised within Engineering
(E&D) 14 Pen Portrait ensuring all learners needs are met
(E&D) 15 Learner Dispositions encouraged throughout curriculum
(E&D) 16 Moodle resources accessible all learners
(E&D) 17 H&S Equipment used poses no threat to learners/all learners trained in department
specific H&S
(E&D) 18 Handouts clear suitable for all learners

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Promotion of Diversity in the

curriculum where possible

Staff are aware of the

diversity of their learners

Anti-discriminatory practice
is apparent

(E&D) 19 ALS clearly identified and utilised

(E&D) 20 Career Opportunities links with employers/training providers
(E&D) 21 Progression Routes Curriculum Design allowing Full-Time Learners to develop
workplace skills
(E&D) 22 Origins of Theory Historical links e.g. Pythagoras, Fractions, Ohm, Kirchoff, Tesla,
Faraday & units etc
(E&D) 23 Pen Portrait detailed for each course
(E&D) 24 Department Diversity visible graph showing statistics
(E&D) 25 Student Progress actively monitor through Q drive & Pro Monitor & incentive
scheme/graphs
(E&D) 26 ALS clearly identified and utilised
(E&D) 27 Classroom Practice inclusive environment built on mutual respect embedded
throughout curriculum
(E&D) 28 Challenge discourage behaviour and embed inclusive culture

Outline of Main Resources to be used (including ILT specific web sites etc.); Identification of LRC resources to be used:

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Session Plan:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

Intro to unit including expectations

of students. Discuss assessment
and link to intranet documentation
(scheme of work, assessments).
Explain use of Harvard Referencing
when carrying out research for
assignments.

EWB understanding
rights & responsibilities

operation of power
transformers
- Revise
magnetic
circuits
- Construction: shell
and core types

magnetism, electro-magnetism, magneto

motive force, coupling of magnetic
circuits, shell type, core type,
laminations

operation of power
transformers
- ideal
transformer
- phasor
diagram

derive the equivalent circuit for an ideal

transformer on load; phasor diagram for
an ideal transformer on load; identify the
no-load losses

EWB Achieving Economic

Well-being
E&D) 27 Classroom
Practice inclusive
environment built on
mutual respect
embedded throughout
curriculum
(E&D) 6 Relating
Theory to Practice
reflection on learners
own practice
E&D) 27 Classroom
Practice inclusive
environment built on
mutual respect
embedded throughout
curriculum

Recognise Unit structure

& expectations
Recognise assessment
details

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E+M

Maths is
inherent in
every session
(E&D) 27 Classroom
Practice

LBC

Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

operation of power
transformers

operation of power
transformers

no load losses
flux leakage

secondary
loading
regulation

operation of power
transformers
-

transformer
efficiency
maximum
efficiency

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

derive the equivalent circuit to represent

no-load losses, leakage reactance,
winding impedance; derive the
complete equivalent circuit
components of the equivalent circuit
referred to one winding; phasor diagram
for the loaded transformer; voltage
regulation; approximate formula for
voltage regulation;

EWB Achieving Economic

Well-being

calculation of voltage regulation, losses

on load, efficiency of transformer;
calculation of efficiency under load
conditions, effects of load changes on
losses, load conditions for maximum
efficiency; calculation of maximum
efficiency

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E+M

Maths is
inherent in
every session

E&D) 27 Classroom
Practice inclusive
environment built on
mutual respect
embedded throughout
curriculum
EWB Achieving Economic
Well-being
E&D) 27 Classroom
Practice inclusive
environment built on
mutual respect
embedded throughout
curriculum

LBC

Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

load conditions for maximum efficiency;

calculation of maximum efficiency
Connections: star-star; delta-star; deltazigzag

EWB Achieving Economic

Well-being
E&D) 27 Classroom
Practice inclusive
environment built on
mutual respect
embedded throughout
curriculum
(E&D) 6 Relating
Theory to Practice
reflection on learners
own practice
Set Assignment 1

operation of power
transformers

operation of a polyphase
induction motor

Types : single cage, double cage, wound

rotor

operation of a polyphase
induction motor

Operating principles : production of

a rotating magnetic field,
synchronous speed

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operation of a polyphase
induction motor

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operation of a polyphase
induction motor

Operating principles : rotor

resistance, reactance and induced
voltage, standstill conditions, slip
speed
Operating principles : effect of rotor
speed on impedances, torque
equations, torque/speed
characteristic, losses, efficiency

transformer
connections

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E+M

Maths is
inherent in
every session

Collect Assignment 1

LBC

Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

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operation of a polyphase
induction motor

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operation of a polyphase
induction motor

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Design and construction

of lighting systems

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Design and construction

of lighting systems

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Design and construction

of lighting systems

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Design and construction

of lighting systems

Light scheme : small commercial

development

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Design and construction

of lighting systems

Light scheme : small supermarket

Starting methods : direct on line,

stator voltage reduction, rotor
resistance method
Speed control : change of stator
voltage and frequency

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

Maths is
inherent in
every session

Set Assignment 2

Common lamp types : low pressure

mercury, high pressure mercury,
low pressure sodium, high pressure
sodium, fluorescent, halogen
Lighting design : quality of light,
control of glare, luminance
distribution, lighting levels
Lighting design : design codes,
visual task lighting, emergency
lighting

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E+M

Collect Assignment 2

LBC

Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

Light scheme : college admin. office

Set Assignment 3

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Design and construction

of lighting systems

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Circuit protection for

distribution systems

Over-current protection :
construction oil, vacuum, air-blast
CBs

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Circuit protection for

distribution systems

Over-current protection : high

rupture capacity fuse, over-current
relay, MCBs

22

Circuit protection for

distribution systems

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Circuit protection for

distribution systems

Operating principles :
characteristic/position , overcurrent relays, high rupture
capacity fuse, MCB, time to clear,
discrimination
Operating principles :

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Circuit protection for

distribution systems

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Circuit protection for

distribution systems

Earth fault protection devices :

construction earth fault relay,
RCCBs, performance requirement
earth fault protection
Earth fault protection devices :
position in circuit, calc., time to
clear

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E+M

Maths is
inherent in
every session

Collect Assignment 3

Set Assignment 4

LBC

Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

26

Determination of cost of
energy used in a system to
be efficient

Tariff structures : domestic Economy 7,

domestic Smart 7, business tariffs

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Determination of cost of
energy used in a system to
be efficient

Tariff structures : restricted hour, control

of max. demand, metering

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Determination of cost of
energy used in a system to
be efficient

Energy consumption : load

scheduling, power factor correction,
location of PF capacitors

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Determination of cost of
energy used in a system to
be efficient

Energy consumption : efficient

control of heating/lighting,
recycling heat

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Determination of cost of
energy used in a system to
be efficient

Cost of energy : cost using different

tariffs, selection of appropriate
tariff
Cost of energy :

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Determination of cost of
energy used in a system to
be efficient

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

Maths is
inherent in
every session

Collect Assignment 4

Set Assignment 5

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LBC

Session
numbe
r

Learning Outcomes

Detailed content (linked to

outcomes in course
specification where
appropriate) review in line with
5+1

Assessment
Information/Deadlines

Maths is
inherent in
every session
Collect Assignment 5

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