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OVERVIEW

The MSc (PE) programme is designed for Electrical Engineering graduates who are practicing engineers, R&D managers, power system designers or industry planners who seek an in-depth understanding of power electronics and drives technology, issues of power quality, power system modeling, planning, operation and control. The program is intended to equip the students to adapt to the challenging demands of modern power industries.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A good bachelor's degree in electrical/ electronic engineering or an equivalent degree in other relevant disciplines as the Board of Graduate Studies may approve.
Preference will be given to those who have relevant working experience after obtaining the bachelor’s degree.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

The classes for each subject will be held once a week, in the evenings. The coursework and project may be completed in one year (full-time study) or two years (part-time study). The maximum period of candidature is three years (full-time study) or four years (part-time study).

APPLICATIONS

Applications for admission are normally invited through the press in January for admission in the following academic year starting in July. Information on the application process is available at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/.

Financial Assistance
Various schemes such as ASEAN Postgraduate Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship and Tuition Loans are available.
For more information, visit the web page:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/.

FEES

The latest details of fee structure can be found in:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/GradStudies/Coursework+Programmes/.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The lectures are conducted in the evenings. The degree requires satisfactory completion of a total of 30 AUs (Academic Units). This may be fulfilled in two different ways:

(a) Four core and four elective subjects with 3 AUs each and a dissertation of 6 AUs. The project for the dissertation may be undertaken either in NTU or in the industry.
(b) Four core and five elective subjects with 3 AUs each and an Independent Study Module (ISM) of 3 AUs.

1) Core Subjects

• EE6501 Power Electronic Converters
• EE6509 Renewable Electrical Energy Systems
• EE6510 Power System Operation and Planning
• EE6512 High Voltage Engineering and System Protection

2) Elective Subjects (Select any 4 or 5 subjects)

• EE6203 Computer Control Systems
• EE6204 Systems Analysis
• EE6225 Process Control
• EE6303 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
• EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• EE6503 Modern Electrical Drives
• EE6506 Power Semiconductor and Passive Devices
• EE6508 Power Quality
• EE6511 Power System Modelling and Control
  

Part-time candidates typically register for two courses, and full-time candidates four courses per semester.
The curriculum is constantly upgraded and extended to satisfy the requirements of the industry and the research community. The details of subjects presently available are listed below.

DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS

• EE6203 Computer Control Systems:
  Discrete-time system modelling and analysis. Cascade compensation. State-space design methods. Optimal control. Design and implementation of digital controllers.
• EE6204 System Analysis:
  Linear, dynamic and integer programming. Random processes. Queuing models. Optimization techniques. Markov decision process.
• EE6225 Process Control:
  Basic control algorithms. Advanced control strategies. Multivariable control. Plant parameter estimation. Process modelling and simulation. Case studies in process control.
• EE6303 Electromagnetic Compatibility & Interference:
  EMC/EMI overview. EMI properties of passive components. Crosstalk and cabling. Grounding. Shielding. Balancing and filtering. Non-linear phenomena. Digital circuit noise and radiation. Electrostatic discharge. EMI emission measurements and test methods. Susceptibility and testing.
• EE6401 Advanced Digital Signal Processing:
  Discrete signal analysis and digital filters. Power spectrum estimation. Linear prediction and optimal linear filters. Multi-rate digital signal processing. DSP Architectures and applications.
• EE6501 Power Electronic Converters:
  Introduction. AC-to-DC Converters. DC-to-DC Converters. DC-to- AC Converters.
• EE6503 Modern Electrical Drives:
  Introduction. DC Motor Drives. Induction Motor Drives. Synchronous Motor Drives. Servo-Motor Drives.
• EE6506 Power Semiconductor and Passive Devices:
  Overview of Power Electronics and Semiconductor Physics. Power Diodes and Thyristors. Power Transistors. Control and Protection of Devices. Passive Components and Magnetics.
• EE6508 Power Quality:
  Concept of Power Quality. Voltage Fluctuations and Variations. Transient Overvoltages. Harmonic Distortions.
• EE6509 Renewable Electrical Energy Systems:
  Introduction to Electric Power Industry. Distributed Generation. Micro-Hydro Power Systems. Wind Power Systems. Solar and Photovoltaic Power Systems.
• EE6510 Power System Operation and Planning:
  Forecasting and Scheduling. Network Application Functions. Probability and Reliability. Generation and Transmission Planning.
• EE6511 Power System Modelling and Control:
  Steady-state Power System Networks. Network Components. Stability Analysis. Power System Control.
• EE6512 High Voltage Engineering and System Protection:
  Computational Methods for Electric Field. Insulation Engineering. System faults. Protection of Plants and Lines. System Aspects of Protection.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please contact:

Programme Director
Assoc Prof Govinda B. Shrestha
Telephone: (65) 6790 4520
Fax: (65) 6792-0415
Email: egovinda@ntu.edu.sg