Problem based project organised project work in groups.
The project can be a disciplinary project, a cross disciplinary project or a part of a multi-disciplinary project, where several groups from the department do different parts of a larger project. Finally, the project can also be a part of a so-called MEGA project, where several project groups from more departments are participating, each doing their part of the large project to find a total solution.
Project work including supervision may be supplemented with lectures, workshops, presentation seminars, consultant meetings regarding PBL content, laboratory tests, etc.
The project work is split in two periods:
The P0 period lasts about 5-6 weeks starting at the beginning of the semester. The work in the P0 period includes a problem analysis and a problem formulation for the subject to be dealt with in the P1 period of the project. The problem analysis and problem formulation is written in a P0 document including also a process analysis for the P0 period. The P0 document is presented in a P0 status and presentation seminar, where the submitted documents for the P0 period are discussed.
The considered system should be analysed, and models and simulations of the system are to be made. Different methods are to be applied to find the parameters of the system.
The set-up models should be verified by experimental test either directly on a real system or on a model or parts of the scaled systems set-up in the laboratory.
The project work must be documented in a scientific way by a summary report, a paper and a poster as described under "Additional Information".
The summary report should include both the problem analysis, problem formulation, methodology and implementation as it would be in the case of a standard project report.
Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.
Name of exam | Diagnosis and Maintenance |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
The project group should orally present the project work and
scientific paper as specified in the Examination Policies and
Procedures. The project group members will undergo an oral
examination with internal adjudicator, based on the scientific
paper, poster and the project summary report. |
ECTS | 15 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Examination format
The exam will be based on the documentation submitted and the rules in "Guidance for the Project of 1st Semester MSc in Advanced Power Electronics", see below.
Guidance for the Project of 1st Semester MSc in Advanced
Power Electronics
1. Demands to the project documentation
The project should fulfil the objectives of the 1st semester
project theme and should be documented to an acceptable technical
and scientific level. The documentation shall include a scientific
paper and a poster, which shall fulfil the standard for an
international conference, e.g. the IEEE specifications. Moreover,
the documentation shall include a project summary report - see
below.
2. Project documentation
The following material must be uploaded to the system “Digital
Exam” on the date given for the submission:
3. Conference participation
The paper must be presented, by one or more group members at a
conference arranged within the Department of Energy. The conference
will be run in the same manner as an international conference. The
project poster must also be presented at this conference. All group
members must attend the conference and the poster session to be
allowed to participate in the project examination.
4. Project summary report
The project summary report should elaborate the project details and
conclusions. The maximum length of the summary report (report
without appendices) is 50 pages. For more information see semester
description in Moodle.
5. Project exam
The project evaluation will take place at a later date than the
conference.
At the project examination the project group shall present its project work in accordance to the Examination Policies and Procedures.
The presentation and assessment of the project is conducted in English.
Danish title | Diagnosticering og vedligehold |
Module code | E-APEL-K1-1C |
Module type | Project |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 15 |
Language of instruction | English |
Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
Location of the lecture | Campus Esbjerg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Advanced Power Electronics) |
Study Board | Study Board of Build, Energy, Electronics and Mechanics in Esbjerg |
Department | Department of Energy |
Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |