Module - EEEE4040 - Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine and Automotive Applications

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Module - EEEE4040 - Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine and Automotive Applications

Programme	H49* - BEng Aerospace Technologies (Year 3 Power Electronics Compulsory) EEE - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering modules (Year 4)
Year	Select a new weight: https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/1861/year_lookup/XXIDXX Year 2026/2027
Accrediting Bodies	https://curriculum.nottingham.ac.uk/2026/view/tree/1861/year_lookup/XXIDXX Accrediting Body Complete Outcome Set (UK-SPEC, EAC, etc.) Engineering Accreditation Board BEng Institution of Technology (IET)
Module Code	EEEE4040
Lecturer	PW Wheeler

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.

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	LO1 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the design of Electrical Power Systems in Aerospace, Marine and Automotive applications.
	LO2 - Use engineering principles to undertake the basic outline design of power systems in transport applications.
	LO3 - Select the most appropriate power system solutions for a large range of More Electric Transport applications.
	LO4 - Demonstrate a good knowledge of the factors influencing the design of electrical power systems in transport systems including voltage, frequency and protection.

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EEE - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering modules

Modules

	EEEE2002 - Signal Processing and Control Engineering
	EEEE2003 - Telecommunications
	EEEE2004 - Power Supply Electronics
	EEEE2005 - Electronic Engineering Design Project
	EEEE2006 - Electronic Engineering
	EEEE2007 - Software Engineering Design
	EEEE2008 - Professional Skills for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
	EEEE2009 - Electrical Engineering Design Project
	EEEE2010 - Electrical Engineering Design Project - Renewables
	EEEE2011 - Electronic Construction Project
	EEEE3001 - Third Year Project
	EEEE3002 - Power Networks
	EEEE3003 - Electrical Machines
	EEEE3004 - Control Systems Design
	EEEE3005 - Electronic Design
	EEEE3006 - Solid State Devices
	EEEE3007 - Digital Communications
	EEEE3008 - Energy Conversion for Motor and Generator Drives
	EEEE3009 - VLSI Design
	EEEE3010 - Power Electronic Design
	EEEE3012 - Control 1
	EEEE3013 - Telecommunication Electronics
	EEEE3014 - Web Based Computing
	EEEE3015 - Digital Video Communication Systems
	EEEE3016 - Embedded Computing
	EEEE3017 - Microwave Communications
	EEEE3018 - IT Infrastructure
	EEEE3019 - Renewable Generation Technologies and Control
	EEEE3020 - FACTS and Distributed Generation
	EEEE3021 - Project in Energy Conversion
	EEEE3022 - Business Planning for Engineers
	EEEE3023 - Engineering Software: Design and Implementation
	EEEE3081 - Fields Waves and Antennas
	EEEE4054 - Sustainable Energy Futures
	EEEEH54HYE - Technologies for the Hydrogen Transport Economy
	EEEEH61IAL - Introduction to Electrical Engineering
	EEEEH61ICM - Introduction to Communications Engineering
	EEEEH61ICP - Introduction to Computer Engineering
	EEEEH61IIC - Introduction to Electronic Engineering
	EEEEH61LSA - Laboratory and Presentation Skills
	EEEEH61LSM - Laboratory and Computer Skills
	EEEEH61RES - Introduction to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources
	EEEEH61RTS - Introduction to Real-Time Systems
	EEEEH61SCP - Introduction to Circuits and Fields

H49* - BEng Aerospace Technologies

Modules

	ECENG1 - ECUST Year 1 Engineering
	ECENG2 - ECUST Year 2 Engineering
	EEEE2003 - Telecommunications
	EEEE2004 - Power Supply Electronics
	EEEE2008 - Professional Skills for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
	EEEE2009 - Electrical Engineering Design Project
	EEEE2011 - Electronic Construction Project
	EEEE3001 - Third Year Project
	EEEE3002 - Power Networks
	EEEE3003 - Electrical Machines
	EEEE3004 - Control Systems Design
	EEEE3005 - Electronic Design
	EEEE3008 - Energy Conversion for Motor and Generator Drives
	EEEE3009 - VLSI Design
	EEEE3010 - Power Electronic Design
	EEEE3022 - Business Planning for Engineers
	MANU2001 - Near Net Shape Manufacture
	MANU2002 - Automated Manufacture
	MANU2003 - Design for Manufacture
	MANU3002 - Flexible Automated Manufacture
	MANU3004 - Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
	MANU3008 - Manufacturing Process Capability
	MANU3009 - Sustainable Manufacturing
	MANU4016 - Intelligent Fixturing and Tooling Design
	MANUMM3PRT - BEng Individual Project
	MANUMM4LMA - Lean Manufacturing
	MANUMM4RPD - Rapid Product Development
	MATS2001 - Materials in Design
	MATSMM3PEA - Processing of Engineering Alloys
	MECH2002 - Dynamics
	MECH2004 - Management Studies 1
	MECH3002 - Fibre Reinforced Composites Engineering
	MECH3010 - Advanced Dynamics of Machines
	MECH3012 - Stress Analysis Techniques
	MECH3013 - Structural Vibration 2
	MECH3016 - Introduction to Aerospace Technology
	MECH3019 - Introduction to Transport Materials
	MECH3020 - Management Studies 2
	MECH3021 - BEng Individual Project
	MECH3022 - Computer Modelling Techniques
	MECH4010 - Aircraft Propulsion Systems
	MECH4019 - Aerospace Industry Organisation

LO1 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the design of Electrical Power Systems in Aerospace, Marine and Automotive applications.

LO2 - Use engineering principles to undertake the basic outline design of power systems in transport applications.

LO3 - Select the most appropriate power system solutions for a large range of More Electric Transport applications.

LO4 - Demonstrate a good knowledge of the factors influencing the design of electrical power systems in transport systems including voltage, frequency and protection.