Module Catalogue 2026/27

EXT8026 : Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine and Automotive Applications

EXT8026 : Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine and Automotive Applications

  • Offered for Year: 2026/27
  • Module Leader(s):
  • Owning School: Engineering
  • Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters

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Semester 2 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

Only available to students studying on the Power Electronics CDT programme

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

This module aims to develop an understanding of the design and operation of power systems in aerospace, marine and automotive applications. With the introduction of more electrical technologies in these application areas, the understanding and expected performance of the power system has become a critical platform design issue.

Outline Of Syllabus

This module considers the design and operation of Power Systems in a range or transport related applications.
Reassessment of this module, if required, will be by 100% exam.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

By the end of this module, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge of the design of Electrical Power Systems in Aerospace, Marine and Automotive applications.

Use engineering principles to undertake the basic outline design of power systems in transport applications.

Select the most appropriate power system solutions for large range of More Electric Transport applications.

Demonstrate a good knowledge of the factors influencing the design of electrical power systems in transport systems including voltage, frequency and protection.

Intended Skill Outcomes

At the end of this module students will be able to select and apply techniques to design an electromechanical actuator for individually given technical specifications and application area.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion115:0015:00Case Study - Part 1 preparation time
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion480:3024:00Revision for examination
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion13:003:00Examination
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture242:0048:002 sessions per week, over 12 weeks, 2 hours per session
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion115:0015:00Case Study - Part 2 preparation time
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical102:0020:001 session per week, over 10 weeks, 2 hours per session
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study175:0075:00Independent study
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

N/A

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination902A40End of Module exam
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise2M30Coursework 1
Written exercise2M30Coursework 2
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

N/A

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

N/A

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The information contained within the Module Catalogue relates to the 2026 academic year.

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Modules may be amended on an annual basis to take account of changing staff expertise, developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, staffing changes, and student feedback. Module information for the 2027/28 entry will be published here in early-April 2027. Queries about information in the Module Catalogue should in the first instance be addressed to your School Office.