BAT : LEVEL 6

APTE 6608: ELECTRICITY GENERATION

and TRANSMISSION

S1/2015

THE NATIONAL NZ ELECTRICITY

TRANSMISSION GRID
PRACTICAL PROJECT 1 (alternatives)

INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to any applicable Standard, Text, or Publication to complete this assignment.
( Library Texts: Freris & Infield, 'Renewable energy in power systems' ; Sioshansi (Ed.) 'Generating
electricity in a carbon-constrained world')

TOPIC 1: (Alternatives to the erection of additional Transmission Lines)

Grid Company calls for answers
Transpower is asking for anyone with ideas that could delay the need for new power
lines into Auckland to come forward.
As owner and operator

of the national electricity grid, Transpower is planning up to $1.5

billion of new investment. But before it can be approved, it needs to assure the
Electricity Commission there is not a better way of doing the job. So it has publicly
asked for possible "non-transmission" alternatives for meeting the rapidly increasing
demand in Auckland and Northland. This could include new power stations or ways of
reducing peak demand. Instead of big power stations and long transmission lines, there
is an increasing trend towards smaller generators, built closer to where the electricity is
actually needed.
The above extract from the NZ HERALD indicates the need for radical future plans to
alleviate the very real problem we are faced with in New Zealand. Address this problem,
by providing an answer to Transpower, to complete this assignment.
Hand the printed Report (1500 words minimum / 2000 words maximum) to the
lecturer in person for marking no later than 16 April 2015. Since this course is one of
two 15 credit subjects to be completed in one semester, no extension can be allowed.
This assignment will be marked out of a hundred, and will make up 15% of the total
mark for this course as a whole. Show all references to the legislation and other text
used. Neatness, accuracy, detail, and relevance are important aspects for this
assignment. The word count must be printed on the front page of the report.
Have a query? want to improve your grades next time?
You could:
Talk it over with your lecturer or programme director
Visit TeTari Awhina or Maia for learning advice and support
Visit the centre for Pacific Development and Support
Contact the USU Advocate for independent advice
For contact details and more information, go to www.usu.co.nz

NB: REPORT DUE ON 16/04/2015

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BAT : LEVEL 6

APTE 6608: ELECTRICITY GENERATION

and TRANSMISSION

S1/2015

THE NATIONAL NZ ELECTRICITY

TRANSMISSION GRID
PRACTICAL PROJECT 2 (implications)
INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to any applicable Standard, Text, or Publication to complete this assignment.
eg. (http://www.ipenz.org.nz/ipenz/) - (Publications),
(http://www.rise.org.au/info/Demo/) - (also the Information Portal Topics),
(http://www.retscreen.net/ang/home.php),
(http://www.electricitycommission.govt.nz), (http://www.energylibrary.org.nz).
TOPIC 2: (The implications of erecting additional Transmission Lines)
Transpower is planning major investment in the national grid (extract from the
Transpower Publications website). (http://www.transpower.co.nz/n1020,158.html).
Discuss this statement, to complete this assignment, by referring to at least the following
relevant topics. Additional topics may be included:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

The need to invest in the national grid.

Cost and funding implications.
Fair treatment of all regions in NZ.
Pricing methodologies determined by the Electricity Commission.
Statutory requirements for transmission enhancement.
Health issues in relation to overhead transmission lines.
Energy usage patterns and incentives/legislation to optimise supply/demand.

Hand the printed Report (1500 words minimum / 2000 words maximum) to the
lecturer in person for marking no later than 21 May 2015. Since this course is one of
two 15 credit subjects to be completed in one semester, no extension can be allowed.
This assignment will be marked out of a hundred, and will make up 15% of the total
mark for this course as a whole. Show all references to the legislation and other text
used. Neatness, accuracy, detail, and relevance are important aspects for this
assignment. The word count must be printed on the front page of the report.
Have a query? want to improve your grades next time?
You could:
Talk it over with your lecturer or programme director
Visit TeTari Awhina or Maia for learning advice and support
Visit the centre for Pacific Development and Support
Contact the USU Advocate for independent advice
For contact details and more information, go to www.usu.co.nz

NB: REPORT DUE ON 21/05/2015

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BAT : LEVEL 6

APTE 6608: ELECTRICITY GENERATION

and TRANSMISSION

S1/2015

PRACTICAL PROJECT 3 (Technical)

INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to any applicable Standard, Text, Publication or class notes to complete this
assignment.
TOPIC 3: (Choose one from the following topics)
1. Electricity load management
2. Solar radiation prediction
3. Power consumption prediction
4. Power Transmission line technologies
5. Nuclear power generation present past and future
6. Wind energy challenges
7. Geothermal power generation
8. Natural Gas electricity generation
9. Hydro power generation
10. Future of Coal power generation
11. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems
12. Photovoltaic design technologies
13. Power distribution technologies
14. 3 phase low/medium/high voltage transformers
15. Building integrated Photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) systems
Include the following headings in the report.
16. Introduction
17. History
18. Methodology
19. Summary
20. References
Hand the printed Report (1500 words minimum / 2000 words maximum) to the
lecturer in person for marking no later than 18 June 2015. Since this course is one of
two 15 credit subjects to be completed in one semester, no extension can be allowed.
This assignment will be marked out of a hundred, and will make up 15% of the total
mark for this course as a whole. Show all references to the legislation and other text
used. Neatness, accuracy, detail, and relevance are important aspects for this
assignment. The word count must be printed on the front page of the report.

NB: REPORT DUE ON 18/06/2015

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