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POWER ENERGY DEDICATED ADVANCED CENTRE
P ROSPECTUS FOR
P TGRADUATE S TUDIES O
DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD 1
UMPEDAC’S ORGANIZATION CHART 2
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES 5
University of Malaya
UMPEDAC
CANDIDATURE 6
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) – Research 10
Program’s Review
Entry Requirement
Programme Structure
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil) – Research 12
Program’s Review
Entry Requirement
Programme Structure
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (POWER SYSTEMS) (M.Eng) – Coursework 14
Program’s Special Requirements
Courses Approved by Senate
Program’s Planner
Pro Forma
PROHIBITION AGAINST PLAGIARISM 38
EXPERTISE 39
FACILITIES 41
DIRECTORY 42
MAIN CAMPUS MAP 43
UMPEDAC MAP 44
CONTENT
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UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC) congratulates
you on your successful enrolment into University of Malaya and wishes you a very
warm welcome. The University is not only the oldest university in this country but it has also forged a
global reputation for being the premier Research University in Malaysia.
I believe the degree programme you have chosen to pursue will be of great benefit to you in your
future career and it will empower you with the capability to contribute to the society you serve. With this
enrolment you must shoulder the responsibility for ensuring your success at both personal and
professional levels. Success at postgraduate level is no easy task. A lot of commitment and sometimes
sacrifices are needed to overcome the inevitable challenges posed by this academic pursuit. This is
where a lot of patience and maturity is required of all candidates. Your supervisor and your lecturers will
be available to assist you throughout the journey. Do ensure that you are in constant communication
with them to facilitate your progress.
One of the ways candidates can experience smooth progression in his/her postgraduate pursuit is
to really be aware of, and to understand, the rules governing the process. I urge all candidates to
discover what the University rules and regulations are and to strictly adhere to them. This handbook,
which contains all the guidelines and regulations pertaining to your studies, should be a useful reference
throughout your course of study.
I lead UMPEDAC in wishing you every success and an enjoyable degree programme at the
University of Malaya.
PROF. DR. NASRUDIN ABD. RAHIM
DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD
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WELCOMING ADDRESS from the
DIRECTOR of UMPEDAC
PROSPECTUS
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University of Malaya, or UM, Malaysia’s oldest university, is situated on a 900 acre campus in the southwest
of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. It was established in April 1949 in Singapore with the merger of the
King Edward VII College of Medicine (founded in 1905) and Raffles College (founded in 1928).
The University of Malaya derives its name from the term ‘Malaya’ as the country was known as then. The
Carr-Saunders Commission, which recommended the setting up of the university, noted in its Report in 1948:
“The University of Malaya would provide for the first time a common centre where varieties of race,
religion and economic interest could mingle in joint endeavour ... For a University of Malaya must inevitably
realise that it is a university for Malaya.”
The growth of the University was very rapid during the first decade of its establishment and this resulted in
the setting up of two autonomous Divisions in 1959, one located in Singapore and the other in Kuala Lumpur. In
1960, the government of the two territories indicated their desire to change the status of the Divisions into that of
a national university. Legislation was passed in 1961 and the University of Malaya was established on 1st
January 1962.
On June 16th 1962, University of Malaya celebrated the installation of its first Chancellor, Tunku Abdul
Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who was also the country’s first prime minister. The first Vice-Chancellor was Professor
Oppenheim, a world-renowned Mathematician. Currently, His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak Darul
Ridzuan is the Chancellor of the University of Malaya.
The current Vice-Chancellor Tan Sri Dr. Ghauth Jasmon was appointed as the tenth Vice-Chancellor of
the University of Malaya on the 8th of November 2008.
MISSION
To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.
VISSION
To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in research, innovation, publication and teaching.
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
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CORE VALUES
The core values of the University of Malaya are:
◗ Integrity
◗ Professionalism
◗ Respect
◗ Meritocracy
◗ Academic Freedom
◗ Teamwork
◗ Open-mindedness
◗ Creativity
◗ Accountability
◗ Social Responsibility
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Graduates of the University of Malaya will be able to:
a) Demonstrate knowledge and skills in their field of study, appropriate research and professional
practices, and the processes of critical
thinking and problem solving;
b) Use effective methods including contemporary technology to manage information, to achieve diverse
professional goals aligned with
professional standards and make decisions based on appropriate data and information;
c) Engage in continuous self-improvement and professional growth, support the professional development
of others, and display positive
leadership and professional behaviors and disposition for effective practice;
d) Communicate effectively with other professionals, and the community, and project a coherent vision of
social responsibilities; and
e) Appreciate and continue to be guided by the University’s core values of integrity, respect, academic
freedom, open-mindedness,
accountability, professionalism, meritocracy, teamwork, creativity and social responsibility.
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
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On June 28th 2008, after a year-long nationwide audit of Malaysian public institution research centres,
the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) announced its selection of UMPEDAC as one of the nation’s first six
Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and the only one in engineering; (this was officially acknowledged on October
30th 2009). On April 1
st 2010, at the Malaysian Government’s Administrative Centre of Putrajaya, The Prime
Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Hj. Abdul Razak proclaimed UMPEDAC a National Centre of
Excellence, one of six such Higher Institution Centres of Excellence (HICoEs). Subsequent to developments in
solar energy at national and global levels, UMPEDAC reinvented itself, renamed UM Power Energy Dedicated
Advanced Centre but retaining the now-famous acronym.
As the world comes to terms with an energy crisis brought about by our destructive and unsustainable
way of life, UMPEDAC dedicates itself to advancing research and engineering that effects changes to that way
of life. UMPEDAC has always been about creation, innovation, and discovery, and will continue to change the
present, for the nation, and for the future of all mankind.
MISSION
Researching innovations that only benefit the nation and improve quality of life, but also raise Malaysia’s
standard of research in power energy and its related fields.
VISION
Empowering Malaysia with the capability to become a regional leader in power energy.
VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
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Candidature
Residential Requirements
All research candidates are subject to a residential requirement as follows:
Master ‘s candidates : 6 months
PhD candidates : 12 months
Please refer to your Faculty on how you can fulfil the residential requirements
Progress Report
All postgraduate research candidates are to submit a progress report online at the end of each semester. The supervisor shall evaluate the progress report and submit the progress report to the Deputy Dean of Higher Degree/Head of Department.
A candidate whose progress is satisfactory will be recommended for continuation or shall continue with his candidature. The Faculty shall terminate the candidature of a candidate whose progress is not satisfactory for three consecutive semester. A candidature who fails to submit his progress report within the stipulated period shall be barred from registering for the following semester.
Candidature Requirements
All postgraduate candidates are required to complete their candidature by fulfilling the requirements as follows:
For Doctor of Philosophy
1 Fulfilled the minimum candidature duration of 4 semesters.
2 Fulfilled the University language requirement (Bahasa Malaysia or Bahasa Malaysia and English)
3 Attended and passed at least 3 credits of Research Methodology Curse within the first two (2) semester of
candidature.*
*For admission of candidates starting 2007/2008 session until now.
4 Seminar presentation:
(a) For candidates admitted between 2002/2003 and 2006/2007: One (1) month before thesis
submission for examination;
(b) For candidates admitted starting 2007/2008 until present:
i) Within the first four (4) semester; and
ii) Before thesis submission for examination.
5 Present research progress in a Candidature Defence session:
(a) For candidature admitted between 2002/2003 and 2006/2007: One (1) month before thesis submission
for examination;
(b) For candidates admitted starting 2007/2008 until now—in the fifth (5) semester of candidature.
CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS
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6 Publication
For candidates registered from 2007/2008 academic session to semester 1, 2008/2009 academic session:
To publish at least one paper for publication in any refereed journal
For candidates registered starting semester II, 2008/2009 session until now:
To show proof of submission of at least two papers for publication in any ISI journal.
Additional Publication Requirement - compulsory for all candidates submitting their thesis for examination
from Semester II, 2012/2013 session onwards:
Candidates pursuing a programme in the field of Science must show proof of acceptance for publica-
tion of at least two (2) papers in an ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Paper prior to a Committee
of Examination meeting and viva-voce.
Candidates pursuing a programme in the field of Social Science must show proof of acceptance for
publication of at least one (1) paper in the ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Paper or at least
two (2) papers in the category A and B refereed journal recognized by Faculty/ Academy/ Institute/
prior to a Committee of Examiners meeting and viva-voce.
For Master’s by Research and Mixed-mode
1 Fulfilled the minimum candidature duration of 2 semesters.
2 Fulfilled the University language requirement (Bahasa Malaysia and English)
3 Fulfilled residential requirement for 6 month for candidates registered from semester 1, 2009/2010 session
until now.
For Master’s by Research (Dissertation) Only
4 (a) Research Methodology Course (For admission of candidates from 2007/2008 session until now)
Attended and passed at least 3 credits of Research Methodology Course within the first two (2)
semester of candidature.
(b) Seminar presentation:
(i) For candidates admitted from 2002/2003 to 2006/2007:
One (1) month before dissertation submission for examination;
(ii) For candidates admitted from 2007/2008 until now:
Within the first two (2) semester; or
Before submission of dissertation (before submission of 3– month notice)
(c) Candidature Defence
Present research progress in a Candidature Defence session:
(i) For candidates admitted from 2002/2003 to 2006/2007:
Before thesis submission for examination;
(ii) For candidature admitted from 2007/2008 until now:
In the third (3) semester of candiature
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(d) Publication
For candidature registered from 2007/2008 session to semester I, 2008/2009 session:
Present papers on their research at least once in a national/ international conference; OR
Publication research paper in any journal
For candidature registered from semester II, 2008/2009 session until now:
To show proof of submission of at least one (1) paper for publication in any ISI journal.
Additional Publication Requirements - compulsory for all candidates submitting their dissertation or thesis
for examination from Semester II,2012/2013 Session onwards:
Master’s Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Science must show proof of
acceptance for publication of at least one (1) paper in an ISI (WoS) - Ranked Full Length Journal Pa-
per prior to a Committee of Examiners meeting.
Master’s Degree Candidate pursuing a programme in the field of Sosial Science must show proof
of acceptance of publication of at least one(1) paper in the category A or B refereed journal recog-
nized by faculty/Academy/Institute/Centre prior to a Committee of Examiners meeting.
For Master’s by Coursework & Dissertation (Mixed—Mode) Only
1 Presentation
(a) For candidates admitted from 2010/2011 until now;
Proposal presentation at the beginning of the research component.
(b) For candidature admitted from 2010/2011 session until now;
Present research progress in a Candidature Defence session as required by the faculty.
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Withdrawal from Semester 1) The maximum period you may permitted to withdraw from a semester is four normal semester (excluding special
semester) for the duration of the period of candidature whether on a continuous basis or otherwise. The period of withdrawal is counted as part of your maximum period of candidature.
2) Applications for withdrawal from a semester must be received by the Faculty not later than 12.00 noon on the Friday of the seventh week of the semester. Upon approval of this application, you will be exempted from paying any course fees and the registration record of the semester concerned shall be expunged.
3) Candidature must apply by filling in the appropriate forms prior to the effective date of change as change cannot be backdated. Forms can be downloaded from IGS website at http://www.ips.um.edu.my under ‘Current Students’ tab.
4) You may not allowed to withdraw from any semester in the following situations:
(a) Have not attended at least one semester of study;
(b) When the examination period has commenced; or
(c) During the final semester of candidature.
Change of Title/Field of Study
You may submit an application in accordance with the prescribed procedures, to change your title or field of research.
Any change of title or field of study is subjected to the approval of the Faculty concerned.
Change of Supervisor/ Department
You may submit an application , in accordance with the prescribed procedures, to change your supervisor or department.
Any change of supervisor or department is subject to the approval of the Faculty concerned.
Advise on issues Arising during Candidature
If you face any issue regarding candidature, you should contact your programme coordinator or supervisor. You may also
seek advice from Head of Department, the Deputy Dean of Higher Degree, or the Dean of the Faculty. In a situation
where the problem cannot be resolved at the Faculty level, you can bring the matter to the Dean of IGS.
International candidates can also seek support and advice on non– academic matters from UMISA.
The services of the Counselling Unit of the University of Malaya’s Student Affairs Section are also available to postgradu-
ate candidates. Please contact 03-7967 3244 / 3355/ 3335/ 3342/ 3322 for more information.
Withdrawal from the University
(1) “Withdrawal from the University” means withdrawal from the programme of study whereupon a student shall not continue with the programme of study currently pursued.
(2) An application to withdraw from a programme of study shall be made in writing and in accordance with prescribed procedures through the Dean of the Faculty to the Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies or any designated officer of the University.
(3) Any decision with respect to withdrawal from the University shall be final.
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PROGRAM’S REVIEW The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle
of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the
thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive
knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.
Judged by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s
Ph.D program produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skillful in modern technology but also
very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research
in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to
the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote
addresses, and also through
research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with international recognized research
centers.
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DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY
(Ph.D)
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Areas of research field offered in UMPEDAC including the following:
The Ph.D program is more than just an academic distinction. The programs are designed to ensure the fields
of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D’s
foresee the changes of societal & industry standards, trends and behavioral patterns; the very same qualities
that make them brilliant and effective leaders.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Qualification Requirements
A Master’s degree from UM or any other equivalent university, as passed by the Senate.
Language Requirement
Foreign candidates are required to:
Have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the
medium of instruction.
OR
Pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.
PROGRAM’S STRUCTURE
This PhD programme is purely based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate’s study, a
thesis must be submitted and upon successful defence of the paper, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status.
All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty.
The Ph.D candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies
within 12 semesters.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) – research
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D)
Power Electronics Energy Security Energy Management System
Power System Stability
Electrical Motor Drives
Power System Protection
Power System FPGA Design
Electrical Machine Design
High Voltage Engineering
Power Quality DSP Technology
Smart Grid System
Solar Technology EMC Battery Charger
Control and Automation
Wind Technology Power System Optimization
Electric Vehicle System
Energy Policy Fuel Cell Technology Power System Economics
Unmanned Aerial Vehi-cle (UAV)
Energy Efficiency Battery System Technology
Power System Management
Wireless Technology
Embedded System
Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy
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PROGRAM’S REVIEW
The Master of Philosophy program under UMPEDAC is a research and dissertation program, where students
will be allowed to choose the field of research and study. The programme offers useful tools and strategies for
succeeding in the progressively globalised engineering marketplace as well as enabling students to
experience a unique combination of technical and supervisory understanding with the relevant skills required
to advance as a leader of engineering projects and teams.
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MASTER OF
PHILOSOPHY
(M.Phil)
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MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil)
Students may choose the Research Field as following:
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in a related Engineering Field or equivalent degree; OR
Any other qualification as may be approved by the Senate from time to time.
Language Requirement
Foreign candidates are required to:
Have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the
medium of instruction;
OR
Pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.
PROGRAM’S STRUCTURE
This is a Master by Research program for a minimum period of 2 semesters (1 year) and maximum period is
8 semesters 4 years). There exists no system of awarding grades or credits.
Power Electronics Energy Security Energy Management System
Power System Stability
Electrical Motor Drives
Power System Protection
Power System FPGA Design
Electrical Machine Design
High Voltage Engineering
Power Quality DSP Technology
Smart Grid System Solar Technology EMC Battery Charger
Control and Automation
Wind Technology Power System Optimization
Electric Vehicle System
Energy Policy Fuel Cell Technology Power System Economics
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Energy Efficiency Battery System Technology
Power System Management
Wireless
Technology
Embedded System Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M.Phil) – research
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MASTER OF
ENGINEERING
(POWER
SYSTEMS)
(M.Eng)
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UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (MASTER’S DEGREE) RULES 2010
Special Requirements for Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Mode of Study
This is a program by coursework in which the total credit hours allocated for the research component constitute
less than thirty (30) percent of the total credit hours for the whole
program of study.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in a related Engineering field or equivalent degree; OR
Any other qualification as may be approved by the Senate from time to time.
Program Structure
1) The program has a total load of forty-two (42) credit hours consisting of:
a) Six (6) core courses whereby each course carries three credit hours; AND
b) Research Project (12 credit) AND;
c) Four (4) elective courses whereby each course carries three credit hours; OR
d) Any other course offered by the Faculty.
2) Details of the offered courses are according to those approved by the Senate from time to time, upon the
acknowledgement by the Faculty, and the candidate will be informed at the beginning of each session.
3) The list of courses approved by the Senate for the degree of Master Engineering (Power System) is as
stated. The candidates shall be informed of the combination of courses which need be taken for the program
before registering for the course.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.Eng)
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING (POWER SYSTEMS) (M.Eng) – coursework
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COURSES APPROVED BY SENATE FOR THE PROGRAMME OF
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (POWER SYSTEMS) BY COURSEWORK
1. CORE COURSES
2. ELECTIVE COURSES
Course Code Title Credit Hours
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis 3
HHGH 6103 Power Electronics Converters 3
HHGH 6104 AC Machines 3
HHGH 6105 Numerical Analysis 3
HHGH 6106 Numerical Power System Protection 3
HHGH 6101 Research Methodology 3
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Course Code Title Credit
Hours
HHGH 6301 Power System Transients 3
HHGH 6302 Power System Control and Stability 3
HHGH 6303 Power System Operation 3
HHGH 6304 Power Quality in Industry 3
HHGH 6305 AC Machines Control & Electric Vehicle Applications 3
HHGH 6306 Power System Dynamics Computations 3
HHGH 6307 Power System Economics 3
HHGH 6309 High Voltage Engineering 3
HHGH 6310 Power Distribution Engineering 3
HHGH 6311 Modern Control of Power Electronics and Applications 3
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Code
Course
Credit Hours
Duration of
Examination
Distribution of Marks
% %
Continuous Assessments
Final Examination
CORE COURSES
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6103 Power Electronics Converters 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6104 AC Machines 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6105 Numerical Analysis 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6106 Numerical Power System Protection 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6180 Research Project 12 - - PASS/FAIL
HHGH 6101 Research Methodology 3 Fulfil 80% of attendance
and presentation - PASS/FAIL
ELECTIVE COURSES
HHGH 6303 Power System Operation 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6304 Power Quality in Industry 3 3 hours 50 50
HHGH 6309 High Voltage Engineering 3 3 hours 50 50
COURSE OFFERED FOR THE PROGRAMME OF
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (POWER SYSTEMS) BY COURSEWORK
AND
Any other course approved by the Senate.
PLANNER FOR MASTER OF ENGINEERING (POWER SYSTEM) PROGRAM
CH = Credit per hour NOTE:
Registration for Research Project can only be done after the candidate has taken at least nine (9) credit hours from the course and the candidate must not be in under observation category. ** Courses will be offered if there are sufficient request.
COURSE
CODE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
COURSE CODE CH COURSE CODE CH
Core
Courses
Code Subject 3 3 3 3
Code Subject
3 3
12
HHGH 6102
HHGH 6103
HHGH 6104
HHGH 6101
Modern Power System Analysis
Power Electronics
Converters
AC Machines
Research Methodology
HHGH 6303
HHGH 6105
*HHGH 6180
Power System Operation
Numerical Analysis
Research Project
Elective
Courses
Code Subject
Code Subject 3 3
HHGH 6303
HHGH 6304
Power System Operation Power Quality in Industry
SEMESTER 3**
COURSE CODE CH Code Subject
Code Subject
3
3
3 3 3 3
HHGH 6309
HHGH 6305
HHGH 6310
HHGH 6301
HHGH 6307
HHGH 6311
High Voltage Engineering
AC Machines Control & Electric
Vehicle Applications
Power Distribution Engineering
Power System Transients
Power System Economics
Modern Control of Power Electronics and Applications
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (M.Eng)
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UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (MASTER’S DEGREE) REGULATIONS 2010
Special Requirements for Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
1. Course Registration
a) Course registration is done within the week preceding the beginning of the semester.
b) A candidate must register for at least six credit hours in any semester except:
i. In the last semester of the candidate’s course of study, where the candidate may
register for fewer credit hours than that stipulated above;
OR
ii. Subject to Faculty approval to allow the candidate to register for 3 credit hours only.
c) Registration for Research Project can only be done after the candidate has taken at least nine (9)
credit hours from the course and the candidate must not be under observation category.
However, the candidate must submit the research proposal at least one semester before starting the
research project.
2. Supervision
a) Appointment of a Supervisor must be done when the area of research for the candidate is approved.
b) Appointment of a Co-Supervisor may be done at any time when it is required.
c) Appointment of a Consultant may be done if needed.
3. Determination of Field of Research
The field of research must be determined before the candidate commences the research portion of the
course.
4. Submission
a) Notice of Submission of Research Project is to be given when a candidate submits the title of
Research Project for approval.
b) A candidate must submit the Research Project before the end of the maximum period of candidature.
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PRO FORMA
MASTER OF
ENGINEERING
(POWER
SYSTEMS)
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COURSE PRO FORMA
Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code*
Course Title*
HHGH 6102
Modern Power System Analysis
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
Nil
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit *
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes* At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Discuss the concepts of power system and the required analysis.
2. Perform load flow analysis.
3. Apply principle of power system analysis to perform on practical power system
studies
Transferable Skills 1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Student will be introduced to the basic concepts of power systems, load flow and
balanced and unbalanced fault analysis. The load flow methods covered will include
Newton Raphson, Gauss Seidel, Decoupled load flow and Fast-Decoupled load flow.
The formulation of system Jacobian matrix will be imperative. Power system control,
line compensation
Method of Delivery
(lecture,
tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Computer lab, Group Work
Assessment Methods* Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for
Feedback on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
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Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* HHGH 6103
Course Title* Power Electronics Converters
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Requirement(s)
N/A
Student Learning Time(SLT)* Credit*
120 Hours 3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Understand the power electronics applications and its importance to society
and industry. 2. Evaluate the topography of converters such as DC-DC, resonant converters,
single-phase and three phase converters with an emphasis on application of devices and industrial applications
3. Design system controller for power converter application, and perform the design in hardware.
Transferable Skills 1. Cooperative learning skills 2. Technical Writing skills
Synopsis of Course Con-tents
Overview of the field, introduction to power electronics, EMC standard, converter modeling, dynamic control of the DC-DC converters, three-phase buck, boost and flyback converter, resonant converters and its applications
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, tutorial, assignments
Assessment Methods* Continuous assessment (Assignment, Test) 50% Final examination 50%
Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative Assessment
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Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6104 AC Machines
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
Nil
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Analyse electrical machines both static and dynamic equivalent circuits.
2. Observed properties of an electrical machine using standard software such
as Matlab.
3. Compare the machine performance for difference
industrial applications.
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Theories and representation of Synchronous Machines and Induction Machines,
transient performance and characteristics of Synchronous Machines and Induction
Machines, Computer modeling of Electrical Machines, Linear Machines, SRM and
Permanent Magnet Machines.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial,
workshop, etc)
Lecture, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feed-
back on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
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Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code*
Course Title*
HHGH 6105
Numerical Analysis
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
Nil
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Write algorithms to model engineering problems
2. Solve linear and non-linear equations
3. Solve ordinary & partial differential equations using finite difference and
finite element methods
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Introduction to numerical Analysis Methods, Numerical Differentiation and
Integration, Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations, Special and Sparse
Matrices, Solution of Polynomial and Algebraic Equations, Numerical Solution of
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Numerical Solution of Partial
Differential Equations (PDEs), Finite Element Method principle and Examples,
Numerical Solution of Finite Element Equations
Method of Delivery (lecture,
tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, computer codes, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feed-
back on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
COURSE PRO FORMA
Academy/Faculty/Centre
UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6106 Numerical Power System Protection
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement
(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Understand the principles of power system protection
2. Design the protection schemes
3. Apply the principles of power system protection in
setting protective relays
4. Analyse the operations of relays for various faults in the system
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Power Systems are subjected to faults generated internally and externally. The
reliability of power systems depend on its proper design and operation of the protection
system which is considered the forefront of defence. In order to achieve this goal an in
depth knowledge of power system protection is necessary.
In this course students will learn and analyse the various types of faults that could
occur in the network and the corresponding response of power system states used for
protection measurements. Based on the various measured quantities, the course will
delve into various types of system protections including their objectives, functions, set-
tings and testing.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial,
workshop, etc)
Lecture, Group Work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for
Feedback on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
Academy/Faculty/Centre
UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6101 Research Methodology
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Requirement(s)
-
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 Hours 3 Credits
Learning Outcomes* By the end of this course, student will be able to:
1. Identify suitable research problem and write research proposal
2. Select and apply appropriate research technique and experimental design
3. Prepare postgraduate thesis/dissertation
4. Prepare scientific paper
Transferable Skills 1. Cooperative learning skills 2. Presentation skill
Synopsis of Course Contents
Philosophy and history, and research techniques. Scientific research methods. Research ethics. Experimental design and statistical techniques. Identifying research problems and proposal writing. Literature review. Review of basic writing skills. Written communication of research results: thesis writing and scientific paper writing. Oral communication of research results and attending conferences.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, work-shop, etc)
Lectures, assignments, presentations, group discussions.
Assessment Methods*
Continuous assessment: assignment, participation in group discussion, presentation. Final examination: submission and presentation of thesis/dissertation (based on what has been done so far)
Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative Assessment
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
COURSE PRO FORMA
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Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6180 Research Project
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Requirement(s)
Have successfully completed 5 subjects in program
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit *
480 Hours 12 Credits
Learning Outcomes* At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. Perform literature review on research topics related to power system
engineering 2. Manage a methodology to carry out experimental or theoretical research 3. Analyse experimental and theoretical data 4. Write a scientific report
Transferable Skills Able to carry out research systematically
Synopsis of Course Con-tents
Carry out literature review on a specific research topic
Plan a research methodology
Collect experimental data
Interpret data
Write a report
Carry out a presentation
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, work-shop, etc)
Cooperative learning skills
Presentation skills
Technical writing skills
Assessment Methods* Final Assessment : 100%
Methodologies for Feed-back on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative Assessment
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IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
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Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code*
Course Title*
HHGH 6301
Power System Transients
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement
(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Understand the concept of power system transients
2. Perform the Concept of Insulation Coordination in determining the Basic
Insulation Level of High Voltage Equipment in Transmission Substation
3. Analyse the effects of Transient Recovery Voltage on Circuit Breakers
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Power system networks in areas with high isokeraunic level are subjected to
frequent over voltages due to lightning transients. Additionally over voltage
transients can also be internally generated in the network through switching
operations and fault incidents. In this course, students will learn the various external
and internal sources of over voltages based on practical
experience in Malaysian environment.
In design of power system equipment and installation such as substations and
transmission lines, the right level of insulation must be applied to avoid the
damaging effects of over voltages. Following understanding of of the various
sources of over voltages, students will be exposed on how to mitigate the problems
and acquire basic skills in insulation coordination. Some examples of practical
incidents involving failure of insulations will also be discussed. This course will
provide the basic skill and knowledge in mitigating the effects of over voltages.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial, work-
shop, etc)
Lecture, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feed-
back on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
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Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code*
Course Title*
HHGH 6302
Power System Control and Stability
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Perform fundamental computation and modeling of power system
control and stability.
2. Develop skills to model control devices that can be incorporated in
power system simulations.
3. Analyse dynamic behavior of power control systems subject to various
disturbances from the aggregated behavior of the many dynamic
devices.
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Technical writing skills
3.
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Control of the Power System, Machine Voltage Control, Power Plant Response
Characteristics, Interconnected System
Dynamic Response, Steady State Stability Power Limit, Steady State Stability
in P, Q Plane, Transient Stability Definitions, Swing Equation Solution, Power
System Stabiliser, Power System Dynamic Computation, Modeling of Dynamic
Devices.
Method of Delivery (lecture,
tutorial,
workshop, etc)
Lecture, Tutorial, Group Work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feedback
on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Academy/Faculty/Centre
UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6303 Power System Operation
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Requirement(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 Hours 3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Identify elements of Power System Operation in two distinct but interrelated
activities of operational
planning and real-time operation and controls;
1. Perform basic generation scheduling in unconstrained as well as security
constrained conditions;
2. Identify requirements for steady-state and dynamic security assessments;
3. Identify current trend in power system operation and examine possible research
areas of interest to the power industry
Transferable Skills 1. Cooperative learning skills 2. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course Contents
Power system operation and control comprises of two major activities of operational
planning and real time operation.
Operational planning is responsible for forecasting, scheduling, maintenance outage
scheduling, commissioning and security analysis. Real time operation and control starts
with the receipt of the operation plans and continues with activities for dispatching,
switching and real-time security analysis. At the same time control operators must be
prepared for emergency involving switching operations, load-shedding, generation
tripping, reactive sources operation etc..
In this course, students will learn the various elements of operational planning and
real-time operation including current challenges. This course is also intended to expose
students to current trend in power system operation that may generate new ideas for
research.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, Group Work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50% Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
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Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6304 Power Quality in Industry
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
N/A
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. To understand the power quality phenomenon and its importance to society
and industry.
2. Analyze and evaluate the characteristics of power frequency disturbances,
Electrical transient effects, harmonics and power factor, grounding and
bonding, and electromagnetic interferences.
3. To understand measuring meth
4. To identify techniques to mitigate power quality
Disturbances
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical Writing skills
4.
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Both electric utilities and end users of electric power are becoming increasingly
concerned about the quality of electric power. The course contents cover power
quality standards, power frequency disturbances i.e. voltage sags, cures and volt-
age
tolerance criteria, transients system model, types & cause and examples, harmonics
& power factor, grounding and bonding, electromagnetic interference and measur-
ing and solving power quality problems.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial,
workshop, etc)
Lecture, assignment, tutorial
Assessment Methods*
Continuous assessment (Assignment assessment, Test) 50%
Final examination 50%
Methodologies for Feed-
back on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
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Academy/Faculty/
Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6305 AC Machines Control & Electric Vehicle Applications
Course Pre-requisite
(s)/
Minimum Requirement
(s)
HHGH 6104 AC Machines
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Explain the basic principles of vector drives.
2. Demonstrate vector drives using standard software.
3. Design vector drives using microprocessor.
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Rotor Flux Oriented Vector Control, Stator Flux Oriented Vector Control and
Magnetizing Flux Oriented Vector control of synchronous machines and induction
machines.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial,
workshop, etc)
Lecture, tutorial, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for
eedback on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code*
Course Title*
HHGH 6306
Power System Dynamics Computations
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time (SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Perform fundamental modelling and computation related to power system
dynamics.
2. Acquire skills in modelling of dynamic devices that can be incorporated in
power system dynamic simulations.
3. Analyse dynamic behaviour of power systems subject to various
disturbances from the aggregated behaviour of the many dynamic
devices.
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
Application aspects of power system dynamics and controls can usually be
acquired or learned through industry experience and courses – work in utility
planning, operation, consulting, as well as in power plants. In utility practices,
power system dynamic calculations are carried out using commercial packages
and the two most important aspects of such applications are:
to ensure that the input data and assumptions are correct; an
the output are reasonable/practical and can be analysed and understood.
In utility practices, aspects of dynamic computational methods are not normally
the concern. Therefore, there is a gap in the understanding of computational
methods, limitations, applications, future trends and innovations. This course
intends to fill the gap and a postgraduate course like this would present a good
opportunity for students as well as practicing engineers to explore and
understand power system dynamic computations and perhaps to take up the
subject as research area/interest.
Method of Delivery (lecture,
tutorial,workshop, etc
Lecture, tutorial , group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feedback
on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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Academy/Faculty/Centre
UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6307 Power System Economics
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Require-ment(s)
NIL
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 Hours 3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, students are able to: 1. Compare various electricity market structures and identify the most appropriate
for Malaysia 2. Identify the various business elements associated competitive electricity market 3. Use bidding information and perform dispatch and balancing in the competitive
market 4. Analyse security issues in a deregulated environment
Transferable Skills 1. Cooperative learning skills 2. Presentation skills 3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course Contents
Current trend in power system economics study focuses on how competition is introduced in traditionally monopolistic industry and how competition can be made successful. From economic perspective, the electricity supply industry in Malaysia is considered hardly competitive. It is inevitable that the local supply industry must become more efficient to compete for the same scarce resources. Efficiency can only be achieved through competition. This course will focus on understanding competitive electricity market operation so that course participants can identify the most appropriate strategies for the Malaysian electricity supply industry to move ahead to establish competition. Hopefully this will encourage research in the subject and groom power system economists for the country. The course starts with understanding of electricity supply industry reforms with Introduction to electricity industry structure, regulations and the incentives to introduce competition. Fundamental concepts in economics as applied to electricity supply and demand and costs and price are elaborated. Various electricity markets and trading arrangements are discussed next. Description of both electricity wholesale and retail markets are described with several examples of trading arrangements. System security issues and acquisition of ancillary services are discussed next followed by discussions on transmission in competitive market, system operation requirements, balancing and the Grid Code. Issues on transmission pricing are discussed next followed by investments in generation and transmission.
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50% Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative Assessment
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Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6310 Power Distribution Engineering
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, the students are able to:
1. Discuss the concept of power distribution engineering
2. Develop the concept of power distribution in planning, designing and
constructing distribution networks
3. Operate in distribution networks.
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Presentation skills
3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course
Contents
The course covers planning, design construction and operation in Medium (MV) and
Low voltage (LV) Distribution Systems Network. The students will be introduced to
the fundamental theory, construction and operation of various major components
used in MV and LV Distribution System. Overview of safety procedures will also be
introduced.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial,
workshop, etc)
Lecture, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for
Feedback on
Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative
Assessment
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IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6311 Modern Control of Power Electronics and Applications
Course Pre-requisite(s)/
Minimum Requirement(s) HHGH 6102 Modern Power Electronics
Student Learning Time
(SLT)*
Credit*
120 Hours
3 Credits
Learning Outcomes*
At the end of this course, the students are able to:
1. Understand the control strategy of modern power electronics circuitry.
2. Formulate the application of digital power electronics in system control.
3. Analyze the control method used in many power electronics application
4. Explain the stability performance of control method used is many power
electronics system
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills
2. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course Con-
tents
Introduction to analogue and digital power electronics, Energy Factor, Modelling of
digital power electronics and digital control system, Digitally controlled converters,
stability analysis of open-loop and closed loop control, PI and PID controllers,
Application of energy factor in AC and DC motor Drives.
Method of Delivery
(lecture, tutorial, work-
shop, etc)
Lecture, group work
Assessment Methods*
Final examination 50%
Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feed-
back on Performance Results will be notified through internet
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Assessment
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IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *.
Changes to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
Academy/Faculty/Centre UMPEDAC
Programme Master of Engineering (Power Systems)
Course Code* Course Title*
HHGH 6309 High Voltage Engineering
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum Requirement(s)
HHGH 6102 Modern Power System Analysis
Student Learning Time (SLT)* Credit*
120 Hours 3 Credits
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students are to: 1. Discuss the concept of high voltage engineering 2. Design high voltage equipment 3. Apply the knowledge of high voltage engineering in specify high voltage equipment
Transferable Skills
1. Cooperative learning skills 2. Presentation skills 3. Technical writing skills
Synopsis of Course Con-tents
Fundamental concepts of the design installation and maintenance of high voltage overhead lines, underground cables, substation and substation equipment such as transformer, bushing circuit breaker. Also the fundamental of HVDC transmission and Static Vars compensator
Method of Delivery (lecture, tutorial, workshop, etc)
Lecture, group work
Assessment Methods* Final examination 50% Continuous assessment 50%
Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Results will be notified through internet
Criteria in Summative Assessment
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MARKS GRADE GRADE MARKS MEANING
80-100 A 4.00 HIGH DISTINCTION
75-79 A- 3.70 DISTINCTION
70-74 B+ 3.30 PASS
65-69 B 3.00 PASS
60-64 B- 2.70 CONDITIONAL PASS
55-59 C+ 2.30 CONDITIONAL PASS
50-54 C 2.00 CONDITIONAL PASS
45-49 C- 1.70 FAIL
40-44 D+ 1.50 FAIL
35-39 D 1.00 FAIL
0-34 F 0.00 FAIL
Marking Scheme and Grade Point Average (GPA)
The assessment for the examination of the coursework component is based on the following marking
scheme.
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(In accordance with Section 6 of Prohibition Against Plagiarism, Part II, General Discipline,
Universities and University College Act, 1971, University of Malaya (Discipline of Students) Rules
1999)
“….1. A student shall not plagiarize any idea, writing, data or invention belonging to another person.
2. For the purposes of this rule, plagiarism includes:
(a) The act of taking an idea, writing, data or invention of another person and claiming that the idea,
writing, data or invention is the result of one’s own findings or creation; or
(b) An attempt to make out or the act of making out, in such a way, the one is the original source or
the creator of an idea, writing data or invention which has actually been taken from some other
source.
3. Without prejudice to the generality of subrule (2) a student plagiarizes when he:
(a) publishes, with himself as the author, an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book
which is wholly or partly written by some other persons; incorporates himself and allows himself
to be incorporated as a co-author of an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or
book, when he has not at all made any written contribution to the abstract, article, scientific or
academic paper, or book;
(b) forces another person to include his name in the list of co-researchers for a particular research
project or in the list of co-authors for a publication when he has not made any contribution which
may quality him as a co-researcher or co-author;
(c) extracts academic data which are the results of research undertaken by some other person,
such as laboratory findings or field work findings or data obtained through library research,
whether published or unpublished, and incorporate those data as part of his academic research
without giving due acknowledgement to the actual source;
(d) uses research data obtained through collaborative work with some other person, whether or not
that other person is a staff member of a student of the University, as part of another distinct per-
sonal academic research of his, or for a publication in his own name as sole author, without
obtaining the consent of his co-researches prior
to embarking on his personal research or prior to
publishing the data;
(e) transcribes the ideas or creations of others kept in whatever form, whether written, printed or
available in electronic form, or in slide form, or in whatever form of teaching or research appa-
ratus, or in any other form, and claims whether directly or indirectly that he is the creator of that
idea or creation;
(f) translates the writing or creation of another person from one language to another whether or not
wholly or partly, and subsequently presents the translation in whatever form or manner as his
own writing or creation; or
(g) extracts ideas from another person’s writing or creation and makes certain
modifications without due reference to the original source and rearranges them in such a way
that it appears as if he is the creator of those ideas....”
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EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
Members
Prof. Dr. Nasrudin Abd Rahim (Senior Member IEEE, Fellow Academic Science
Malaysia, C. Eng., FIET)
Power Electronics & Drive, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Power Quality
Prof. Dr. Hew Wooi Ping (Member IEEE, Member IET, C. Eng.,P. Eng.)
Electrical Machines & Drives
Dr. Ab Halim Abu Bakar (Fellow IEM, C. Eng., Member IEEE, Member IET,
P. Eng., Member CIGRE)
Power System Protection, Power Transmissions & Transients, Smart Grid
Dr. Jeyraj a/l Selvaraj (Member IEEE)
Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Power Quality
Dr. Siti Rohani bt Sheikh Raihan (Member IEEE)
Embedded Systems, Power Electronics
Dr. Md Hasanuzzaman
Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Thermal Analysis
Dr. Mohamad Fathi Mohamad Elias (Member IEEE)
Power Electronics & Drive
Dr. Baraa Munqith Abdul Jabar Al-Baker
Control & Automation
Dr. Tan Chia Kwang
Power System Analysis
Dr. Che Hang Seng
Electrical Machines, Power System
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Associate Members Prof. Dr. Mohd Azlan Hussain (Member AICE, P. Eng)
Process Control
Dr. Hazlie Mokhlis (Member IEEE)
Power Systems, Power Quality
Dr. Hazlee Azil Illias (Member IEEE)
High Voltage Engineering, Power Systems
Prof. Dr. Saidur Rahman
Energy Policy, Thermal Analysis, Energy Efficiencies
Dr. Chong Wen Tong
Wind Energy, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics
Dr. Mohd Amran Mohd Radzi (Member IEEE)
Power Electronics
Dr. Muhamad bin Mansor (Member IEEE)
Power Electronics
Visiting Professor Prof. Dr. M.A. Rahman (Academic Icon) (Life Fellow IEEE, Fellow IET, Fellow IEC, Life
Fellow IEB, Fellow CAE, C.Eng., P. Eng.)
Electrical Machines & Drives
Prof. Dr. B.W William (Senior Member IEEE)
Power Electronics & Drives
Prof. Dr. B.T Ooi (Life Fellow IEEE)
Wind Energy, FACTS
Prof. Dr. M. Nasir Uddin (Senior Member IEEE)
Power Electronics, Electric Motor Drives, Applications of Neural Networks
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RESEARCH FACILITIES
SOFTWARE
Pspice,
Protel,
Matlab/Simulink,
ANSYS,
ADM,
PSCAD,
FEM,
Microcontroller/FPGA Development System,
Xilinx Development System,
Programmable Interface Controller (PIC) Development System,
Texas Instrument Digital-Signal-Processor-Based Development,
OPERA Design Software,
Dspace.
INFRASTRUCTURE
4.2kWp solar-panel system,
2 units of 12 kW permanent-magnet
synchronous motor,
2kW Solar PV Demo House at Section 24,
Shah Alam,
PV Inverter Anti-Islanding testing equipment,
20kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor,
Solar Cell/Module Tester,
Online measuring equipments,
Range of power supplies and measuring
equipments,
Solar Tracker with online monitoring system,
Thermal testing chamber,
Seminar room,
High Precision Solar Cell I-V Tester,
Electroluminescence-Measurement System
for Characterisation of Solar Modules
LABORATORIES
PV Inverter Testing and Research
Laboratory ,
Solar Cell Testing and Research
Laboratory,
Renewable Energy Research
Laboratory ,
Power Electronics Research
Laboratory ,
Smart Transportation System Research
Laboratory,
Smart Grid Research Laboratory ,
Computer Laboratory ,
Printed Circuit Board Laboratory
RESEARCH FACILITIES
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Institute of Graduate Studies
University of Malaya,
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MALAYSIA.
Dean Office
Tel: +603-7967 4528
Fax: +603-7967 4608
Email: [email protected]
LIBRARY General Tel: +603- 7956 7800
Fax: +603- 7957 3661
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Chief Librarian General Office
Tel: +603-7967 3206
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HEALTH SERVICES University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Pantai Valley
59100 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Tel: +603-7949 4422
Fax: +603-7956 2253
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION Research & Innovation:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Office
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Fax: +603-7957 5451
Email: [email protected]
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Tel: +603-7967 3203
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Email: [email protected]
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University of Malaya,
Jalan Pantai Baharu,
59990 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA.
Tel: +603 22463246/52 (Management Division)
+603 22463397/98 (Academic Division)
Fax: +603 22463257
Email: [email protected]
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