HANDBOOK FOR 2025

FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING
AND THE
BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL POWER

ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENTAL VISION

To provide professional leadership in generating, disseminating, and preserving

knowledge in the Power Engineering discipline for productive citizenship.
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION

The Departmental mission is to:

• Develop the social relevance of our programs and research to

support our developing nation.

• Be informed by the university community and other stakeholders to

facilitate professional career orientation.

• Develop teaching and infrastructure to inspire students to reach for the

highest level of intellectual attainments and personal growth.

• Provide students with the necessary education to empower them to

register as professionals in their careers.

• Provide research facilities and support for students and society.

DEPARTMENTAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The general aims and objectives of the department are:

• to develop and enhance the critical, analytical and intellectual abilities of

the student;

• to enable the student to conceptualize and deal with specific and complex
issues and problems in the field of electrical engineering;

• to increase the student’s ability to think independently and communicate clearly;

• to develop a rigorous critical approach to data collection and analysis to

develop a strategic view of the complete electrical industry;

• to provide a basic practical familiarity with systems and components used

 in the electrical industry, and

• to prepare students to work both as a member of a team and

independently on electrical projects.

WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY?

A university of technology is characterized by being research informed rather

than research driven where the focus is on strategic and applied research
that can be translated into professional practice. Furthermore, research output
is commercialized thus providing a source of income for the institution. Learning
programs, in which the emphasis on technological capability is as important as
cognitive skills, are developed around graduate profiles as defined by industry and
the professions
Contents
DEPARTMENTAL VISION..................................................................................... 3

DEPARTMENTAL MISSION ................................................................................. 3

DEPARTMENTAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES................................................ 3

WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY? ....................................... 4

IMPORTANT NOTICE ........................................................................................... 8

NOTE TO ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS .................................................... 8

1. CONTACT DETAILS ....................................................................................... 3

All departmental queries to: .................................................................................... 3
All Faculty queries to: ................................................................................................ 3

2. STAFFING: Name and Qualification ................................................................... 4

3. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT .......................... 6

4. PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND RULES FOR: ....................... 6

4.1 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN POWER
ENGINEERING…………….. ................................................................................. 6
a. Minimum Admission Requirements .............................................................. 7
b. Programme Structure: BEng Tech ............................................................... 9
c. Graduate Attributes ..................................................................................... 11
d. Progression Rules .......................................................................................... 13
e. Unsatisfactory Academic Progress............................................................ 13
f. Eligibility for Exams ........................................................................................ 14
4.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
 (HONOURS) IN POWER ENGINEERING ..................................... 14
a) Minimum Admission Requirements......................................................... 15
b) Suitable Candidate Selection.................................................................. 15
c) Programme Structure ................................................................................. 16
d) Duration of Programme ......................................................................... 17
e) Promotion to a Higher Level/ Progression rules .................................. 18
f) Unsatisfactory Academic Progress ........................................................... 18
g) Exclusion Rules ............................................................................................... 18
h) Assessment rules ........................................................................................... 18

5. RULES THAT APPLY TO ALL PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY

THE DEPARTMENT: ....................................................................................... 18
a. Absence from Class Tests and Practical Sessions ................................ 18
b. Conduct .......................................................................................................... 20
c. Tools ................................................................................................................ 20
d. Project Fee ...................................................................................................... 20

6. RULES FOR POST GRADUATE DEGREES .................................................... 21

6.1 NAME OF DEGREE: MASTER OF ENGINEERING: ................. 21
a. Purpose Statement ........................................................................................ 21
b. Rules ................................................................................................................. 21
c. Application ....................................................................................................... 21
6.2 NAME OF DEGREE: DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ........... 21
a. Purpose Statement ........................................................................................ 21
b. Rules ................................................................................................................. 21
c. Application ....................................................................................................... 22

7. SUBJECT CONTENT: BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................. 22
8. SUBJECT CONTENT: BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY HONOURS (Power Engineering)........................ 29

9. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................... 32

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The departmental rules in this handbook must be read in conjunction with the
Durban University of Technology’s General Rules contained in the current
General Handbook for Students

NOTE TO ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS

Your registration is in accordance with all current rules of the Institution.

If, for whatever reason, you do not register consecutively for every
year/semester of your programme, your existing registration contract with the
Institution will cease. Your re- registration anytime thereafter will be at the
discretion of the Institution and, if permitted, will be in accordance with the
rules applicable at that time.
1. CONTACT DETAILS

All departmental queries to:

Secretary: Mrs. R Naidoo

Tel No: 031 373 2062

Fax No: 031 373 2063

Location of Department: Steve Biko Campus, S7 Level 3

Email Address: [email protected]

All Faculty queries to:

Faculty Officer: Ms. N Singh

Tel No: 031 373 2718

Fax No: 031 373 2719
Location of Faculty office: Steve Biko Campus, S4 Level 3
Email Address: [email protected]

Executive Dean (Acting): Prof S Rathilal Tel

No: 031 373 2720
Fax No: 031 373 2724

Location of Executive Dean’s office: Steve Biko Campus, S6 Level 5

 2. STAFFING: Name and Qualification

Head of Prof K T Akindeji; PhD (UKZN), MSc, BSc, (OAU),Pr. Tech Eng.,
Department
C.E.M
(Acting):
Secretary: Mrs R V Naidoo; BTech (MLST)

Professors: Prof K Moloi; DEng (TUT), MEng (TUT), MSAIEE, CEng

(UK),PrTech Eng
Prof E E Ojo; PhD, MSc (UKZN), BEng (UNIBEN), SAIMechE
Pro M Kabeya; PhD (UP), MSc (ESIEE-Paris), M Tech (TUT),
BSc (UNILU), MSAIEE

Senior Dr A A Adebiyi; DEng (DUT), MEng (DUT), HND

Lecturer:

Lecturers: Dr M Ngongoma; DEng (DUT),MSc Eng. (UKZN)

Dr D Reddy; DApSc, MEng, BTech Eng. (DUT)

Dr S C Malanda; DEng, MEng (DUT), BTech

Mr D Chetty; MEng (DUT), BTech Eng (DUT), NDP (TN)

Mr M C Leoaneka; MSc Eng. (UKZN), BSc Eng. (UKZN)

Mr K Loji; MSc (UKZN), BTech Elec (VUT), MSAIEE, AMEI

(UK)

Ms T F Mazibuko; MTech (TUT), BTech

Ms N Mtukushe; MEng (DUT), BTech

Mr R A Stops; MEng (DUT), BTech (TN); BMDP, MSAIEE

GOOT Ms N Ndlela; MEng (DUT), BTech

Candidate
Senior Mr V Nemudzivhadi; BTech
Technician
Technician Mr S P Lafleni; BTech
s
Mr L Mkhize; BTech
Mr S B Zikhali; BTech
Mr W K Ntuli; MEng (DUT), BTech
Ms N Chili; BTech
Technical Mr A Ntombela; NDip
Assistant

Space Research Administrator Ms S Ngcobo; Adv Dip (DUT)

Departmental Research
Administrator Ms M Mbonami; MMS (DUT)
 3. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT

The engineering profession contributes to the technical, social, economic and

environmental infrastructure of the country, leading to socio-economic growth. A
framework of engineering qualifications develops the human resources essential for
sustaining the profession. The qualifications offered in this Department are as
follows:
Qualification SAQA NLRD Coordinator
Number
BEng Tech (Power Engineering) 99611 Ms T F Mazibuko
BEng Tech Hons (Power Engineering) 120767 Dr A A Adebiyi
MEng: Engineering 96827 Dr D J Reddy
DEng: Engineering 96812 Prof E E Ojo

4. PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND RULES

FOR:

4.1 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN

POWER ENGINEERING
This three-year qualification is primarily industry oriented. The knowledge emphasizes
general principles and application or technology transfer. The qualification provides
students with a sound knowledge base in Electrical Power Engineering. They will develop the
ability to apply knowledge and skills in this field, and they will be equipped to undertake more
specialized and intensive learning. The programs leading to this qualification will have a strong
professional and career focus.

Specifically, the purpose of the educational programme to meet this qualification is to build
the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning
towards becoming a competent practicing engineering technologist in Electrical Power
Engineering. This qualification provides:
  Preparation for careers in Electrical Power Engineering itself and areas that
potentially benefit from these skills, for achieving technological proficiency
and to make a contribution to the economy and national development.

 The educational base required to apply for registration as a Professional

Engineering Technologist with ECSA. (Refer to qualification rules)

 Entry to NQF level 8 programs e.g. Honours, and Post Graduate Diploma
Programs, and then proceed to Masters Programs.

 For professional engineering technologists, this degree provides the

education base for achieving proficiency in mining/ factory plant and marine
operations and occupational health and safety.
Engineering students completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in all the
Graduate Attributes indicated below.
This Degree is abbreviated as BEng Tech (Power Engineering)

a. Minimum Admission Requirements

In addition to the General Rule G7 – Minimum Admission Requirements, the
following admission requirements will apply to the programme:

National Senior National Senior Certificate (SC)

Certificate (NSC) Certificate
Vocational (NCV)
Compulsory Rating Compulsory Mark Compulsory HG SG
Subjects Subjects Subjects
Mathematics 4 English 60% Mathematics E C
Physical 4 Mathematics 70% Physical Science E C
Science
OR Life 60% English E C
Orientation
Technical 5 Physical 70%
 Mathematics Science
Technical 5 AND
Science
AND Three others 70%
relevant NCV
vocational
subjects
English 4
Three more 4
20 credit NSC
subjects (not
more than
ONE
language)

Note:
The exit certificate of the candidate must qualify the candidate for degree study at an
institution of higher learning.
Other:
Applicants who do not meet the requirements above may qualify for admission if they
meet the following criteria:
 They hold an NSC Bachelor’s Pass, but do not meet the departmental
mathematics and/or physical science requirements, and have passed the
following N4 subjects with a minimum of 50% in the same sitting:
Mathematics and Engineering Science, plus any two of the following:
• Electrotechnics
• Industrial Electronics OR Electronics
• Digital Systems OR Logic Systems
• Industrial Instruments
• Engineering Drawing
 They hold a cognate Diploma in Engineering (NQF-Level 5), or Diploma in
Engineering Technology (NQF-Level 5) - The possibility of transfer of credits is
considered, dependent upon the Diploma presented.
 They hold a cognate Higher Certificate (NQF-Level 5) -The possibility of transfer of
credits is considered, dependent upon the Higher Certificate presented. Space is limited
subject to planned enrolments.
 They hold a cognate National N Diploma - Credit transfer is not possible.
b. Programme Structure: BEng Tech

Modules in the BEng Tech are listed in the table below and all are compulsory.

The method by which they will be examined is indicated in each module study guide. In modules
where Graduate Attributes (GA) are assessed, the student must meet both the academic
and the GA requirements, as specified in the relevant study guide, in order to pass the
subject.

The three-year degree is divided into Study Levels 1 to 3, where each Study Level is
equivalent to one year.

Subject Subject Code Year NQF Module Pre-Req. Co-Req

/ Sem Level Credit
Engineering Mathematics 1A EMTA101 1A 5 12
Projects 1 PRJS101 1A 5 12
Engineering Physics 1A EPHA101 1A 5 12
Cornerstone Module 101 CSTN101 1A 5 12
Technical Literacy TLPE101 1A 5 8
Computing & IT CPIT101 1A 6 12
Mechanics of Machines 1 MCHM101 1B 5 12
Engineering Mathematics 1B EMTB102 1B 6 12 Engineering Mathematics 1A
Engineering Physics 1B EPHB101 1B 6 12
Electrical Principles 1 ELEP101 1B 5 12 Physics 1B
Analogue Electronics1A ANLE101 1B 5 12
Digital Electronics 1A DGTE101 1B 6 12
Mechanical Technology 1 MTCH102 2A 6 12 Mechanics of Machines 1
Engineering Mathematics 2A EMTA202 2A 7 12 Engineering Mathematics 1B
Electrical Applications EAPP101 2A 6 8
Electrical Principles 2 ELEP201 2A 6 12 Electrical Principles 1
Instrumentation and Control INCT101 2A 6 12 Electrical Principles 1
Project Management PMAN101 2A 6 8
Computer Programming 2 COMP201 2A 6 12 Computing & IT
Mechanical Technology 2 MTCH202 2B 6 12 Mechanical Technology 1

Engineering Mathematics 2B EMTB202 2B 7 12 Engineering Mathematics 2A

Engineering Drawing and Design EDRD101 2B 6 12 Electrical Principles 2
Electrical Machines 1 EMCH101 2B 6 12 Electrical Applications

Power Systems 1 PWRS101 2B 6 12 Electrical Principles 2

Illumination ILLM101 2B 7 8
Mechanical Technology 3 MTCH302 3A 7 12 Mechanical Technology 2
Strengths of Materials 1 STMT101 3A 7 12
Design Project 1 DSPJ101 3A 7 12 Engineering Drawing and Design
Electrical Machines 2 EMCH201 3A 7 12 Electrical Machines 1
Power Systems 2 PWRS201 3A 7 12 Power Systems 1
Power Electronics PWEL101 3A 7 12
Environmental Engineering EVEN101 3B 7 8
Strengths of Materials 2 STMT101 3B 7 12 Strengths of Materials 1
Design Project 2 DSPJ101 3B 7 12 Design Project 1
Utilization of Electrical Plant UTEP101 3B 7 8 Electrical Machines 2
Electrical Protection EPRT101 3B 7 12
Renewable Energy Systems EPRT101 3B 7 8
Principles of Management PMGM101 3B 7 8
 c. Graduate Attributes

Engineering students completing this qualification shall demonstrate competence in all the
following Graduate Attributes (GA) indicated below, as required by the Accrediting
body – the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Assessment of these GA’s are
embedded in the modules of the degree. In modules where Graduate Attributes (GA) are
assessed, the student must meet both the academic and the GA requirements, as specified
in the relevant study guide, to pass the subject.

i) Graduate Attribute 1: Problem Solving:

Students will be required to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze broadly
defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools
appropriate to the discipline or area of specialization.

ii) Graduate Attribute 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge:

Students will be required to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science,

computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to
defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies
to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.

iii) Graduate Attribute 3: Engineering Design

Students will be required to design solutions for broadly defined engineering

technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or
processes to meet identified needs.

In Design Projects 1 & 2, the preliminary part of the design will be carried out in part 1, while
part 2 will see to the project completion. The project will include one or more of the
following impacts: social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental. Design
Projects 1 & 2 are to be seen collectively as one large project.

iv) Graduate Attribute 4: Investigations, Experiments and Data Analysis

 Students should be able to demonstrate competence to conduct investigations of
broadly defined engineering problems; locate, search and select relevant data from
codes, data bases and literature, and design and conduct experiments to provide
valid conclusions.

v) Graduate Attribute 5: Use of Engineering T ools

Students should be able to demonstrate competence to select and apply and

recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering
and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly defined engineering
problems.

vi) Graduate Attribute 6: Professional and Technical Communication

Students will be required to demonstrate competence to communicate effectively

and inclusively on broadly defined engineering activities, both orally and in writing,
with the engineering community and society at large, taking into account cultural,
language and learning differences.

vii) Graduate Attribute 7: The Engineer and the World

Students will be required to demonstrate critical awareness of the sustainable

development impacts on society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal
frameworks and the environment.

viii) Graduate Attribute 8: Individual and Collaborative Teamwork

Students will be required to demonstrate competence to function

effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and
inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and
distributed settings.

The ability to manage a project will be demonstrated in the module Design Projects
1 & 2.

ix) Graduate Attribute 9: Independent Learning Ability

 Students will be required to demonstrate competence to engage in independent learning
through well-developed learning skills.

x) Graduate Attribute 10: Engineering Professionalism

Students will be assessed on their understand and commit to professional ethics and
norms of engineering technology practice, including compliance with national and
international laws.

xi) Graduate Attribute 11: P r o j e c t Management a n d F i n a n c e

Student will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of engineering
project management principles and economic decision-making.

d. Progression Rules

Students registered for this degree shall meet the following progression rules:

i) The student shall obtain at least 80 credits in Study Level One to progress to Study
Level Two.

The student shall obtain at least 80 credits in Study Level Two to progress to Study
Level Three.

ii) The student shall pass ALL the modules in study level one BEFORE he/ she
is permitted to register for ANY subjects in study level three.

e. Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

Students who do not achieve the minimum number of accumulated credits in each
year of registration as specified in the table below, will be regarded as having
Unsatisfactory Academic Progress, and will not be permitted to continue with
the degree unless an appeal to continue is upheld, (refer to G 1 (8) for appeals).
END OF YEAR MINIMUM ACCUMULATED
CREDITS
1 80
2 160
3 240
4 320
 5 420

f. Eligibility for Exams

In addition to G12, the method if assessment of each module is published in that

module’s particular Study Guide.

4.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(HONOURS) IN POWER ENGINEERING
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours Degree is considered to
be a postgraduate specialization qualification designed to prepare students for
careers in engineering and related areas as well as higher level postgraduate
studies. This program is designed specifically to follow the Bachelor of Engineering
Technology in Power Engineering (BEng Tech (Power Engineering)), as offered
at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).

The qualification consolidates and deepens the graduate’s expertise in Power

Engineering and develops research capacity in the methodology and techniques of
those disciplines, while equipping them to undertake more specialized and intensive
learning. Programme leading to this qualification allow students to work
independently and responsibly, applying original thought and judgment to technical
and risk-based decisions in complex situations and holders of this qualification are
normally prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market, or to further their
studies through Masters and Doctoral programmes.

Specifically, the purpose this programme is to further the necessary knowledge,

understanding, abilities and skills required for towards becoming a competent
practicing engineer. This qualification provides:

Preparation for careers in engineering and related areas, for achieving technological
proficiency and leadership and to contribute to the economy and national
development;

Together with the BEng Tech (Power Engineering), as offered at DUT, a thorough
 grounding in mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, engineering
modelling, engineering design and the abilities to enable applications in fields of
emerging knowledge together with an appreciation for the world and society in
which engineering is practiced;

Entry to NQF level 9 Masters Programme and the ability to then proceed to
Doctoral Programme.

The BEng Tech Hons (Power Engineering), to be offered at DUT, has been
structured such that the requirements, allocated to the six specified knowledge areas
and the eleven graduate attributes1 (GAs), meet or exceed those specified in
the ECSA E-09-PT standard.

It is envisaged that graduates with the BEng Tech (Power Engineering) degree, this
Honours degree and the future professional coursework Master’s degree will
meet the academic requirements for registration as Professional Engineers with
the Engineering Council of South Africa, (ECSA). This can only be finalized when
the Master’s degree is offered.

a) Minimum Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements as stated in the General Rules

G23C (1), the minimum entry requirement is the Bachelor of Engineering
Technology in Power Engineering or an equivalent and relevant NQF Level 7
qualification.

Foreign applicants must approach the International Office for guidance on

the application process.

Applicants with a BTech: Electrical Engineering are allowed to apply but need
to note that the program is run full time and on campus. There is no
provision being made for part time applications.

b) Suitable Candidate Selection

Where the number of applications received is more than the number of places
available, suitable candidates will be selected as follows:

Order of preference:

i. DUT graduates: BEng Tech (Power)

ii. DUT graduates: BTech: Electrical (H/C)

iii. Other: BEng Tech (Electrical);

iv. Other: BTech: Electrical (H/C)

Ranking criteria:

 Completion in minimum time

 Average pass rate of 65% and above in the final year of study.

Where an applicant does not have an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree from this
University, he/ she may be required to apply for Conferment of Status.

All applicants must apply using the FEBE 24 Post Graduate Application form, available
from the Departmental Secretary.

c) Programme Structure

The qualification code for this Honours degree is BHTPWE. For the
structure, please refer to the table and notes below:
 Exam or
Module HESQ SAQA Continuous Pre- Co- Com
Sem Module title Code F Credit Assessment Requisite pulso
Level Mode (CA) ry or
Elect
ive
SEMESTER ONE MODULES
1 Statistics and Probability STAP801 7 8 Exams C
1 Power System Engineering 1 PSEN801 8 12 Exams C
1 Electromagnetic Field Theory ELFT801 8 8 Exams C
1 Engineering Design Project ENDP801 8 32 CA C
In Semester One, choose at least 2 electives from the list below
1 Electrical Protection Engineering EPRE801 8 8 Exams E
1 Electrical Machines and Drives ELMD801 8 8 Exams E
1 Renewable Energy Technology RNET801 8 8 Exams E
1 Automation AUTP801 8 8 Exams E
SEMESTER TWO MODULES
2 Engineering Research Project ENRP801 8 36 CA C
2 Power System Engineering 2 PWSE802 8 12 Exams C
2 Innovation Management and IMEP802 8 8 Exams C
Entrepreneurship
In Semester 2, choose at least 2 eight credit electives OR 1 sixteen credit elective from the list below
2 PV and Energy Storage Systems PVES802 8 8 Exams E
2 DC Distribution Systems DCDS802 8 8 Exams E
2 High Voltage Engineering HVSS802 8 8 Exams Electromagnetic Field E
Theory (Pre-req)
2 Control Systems CNRS802 8 16 Exams Automation (Pre-Req) E
TOTAL

i) Modules in the degree are listed in the table. Compulsory modules

are indicated with a C. The method by which they will be examined is
indicated in each module study guide. In modules where Graduate
Attributes (GA) are assessed, the student must meet both the academic
and the GA requirements, as specified in the relevant study guide, to pass
the subject.

ii) A minimum of 140 credits is required for the student to graduate.

d) Duration of Programme
 One-year full time study

e) Promotion to a Higher Level/ Progression rules

There are no rules for progression as the qualification is a one-year offering. In

the case of pre-requisite, the student must pass the pre-requisite subject prior
to continuing.

f) Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

Rules G23C (3) Rule G17 applies

Students can appeal G17 through the G17 appeal process

g) Exclusion Rules

A student who fails to complete all the requirements of this Honours degree
within the maximum duration specified by Rule G23C (3) shall be excluded from
further registration.

h) Assessment rules

As per General Rule G 13 and details as per module Study Guides.

5. RULES THAT APPLY TO ALL PROGRAMMES

OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT:

a. Absence from Class Tests and Practical Sessions

A special test may be granted by the Head of Department to a student who has
been prevented from taking a test:

(Where the student is unable to return to class within two days of missing the
event, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the department to inform them
of the late return. Documented proof of the reasons for absence must then be
submitted within two (2) working days of returning.)

 By illness on the day of the test or immediately before it, provided that
 he/she submits a medical certificate on the prescribed form G194 on
which a medical practitioner, registered by the Health Professions
Council of SA, homoeopath or chiropractor, registered with the
South African Associated Health Board, specifies the nature and
duration of the illness and that for health reasons it was impossible or
undesirable for the student to sit for the test, and that he/she submits
such certificate to the Head of Department on the day as determined by
the practitioner that the student should return to lectures immediately
following such illness, or on one of the two following working days;

Note: Medical certificates issued after the student’s recovery will not be accepted
under any circumstances.
OR

 By circumstances which in the opinion of the Head of Department were

beyond his/ her control at the time of the test provided that satisfactory
evidence of such circumstances is provided. Such circumstances shall
not include:

i) any misinterpretation by him/her of the date, time or venue of the test;

ii) transportation difficulties, where his/her residential term time address

is within the area serviced by a scheduled bus or commuter train
service to central Durban area, and provided otherwise that he/she
informs the Head of Department of such difficulty prior to the time of
commencement of the test;

iii) failure by him/ her to bring to the test venue any equipment
normally required for that subject as specified in the study guide for
the particular subject;

iv) participation in events, unless the student is granted permission to be

absent BEFORE the evaluation takes place.
For the purpose of this rule, “test” shall mean any written, oral or practical test, set for
the purpose of determining or contributing towards a semester mark for a subject,
and shall include tests set for subjects which are evaluated by continuous evaluation.

Any student who misses a test and who does not qualify for a special test,
and any student who qualifies for a special test and fails to write it, shall be
awarded a zero mark for the missed test.

b. Conduct

This handbook is to be read in conjunction with the STUDENT CODE

OF CONDUCT in the General Handbook:

i) Classrooms and Laboratories

ii) Disruptive behavior and vandalism will be dealt with in terms of the
student disciplinary code.

iii) Eating, smoking, or drinking in the classrooms is strictly forbidden.

iv) Safety rules must be strictly observed at all times.

v) Attendance and punctuality are essential.

c. Tools

Students are expected to supply their own basic tools as required in certain
subjects as specified in the relevant study guide. All student’s registering for this
programme for the first time will be required to pay a toolkit levy in addition to
the standard course fee.

d. Project Fee

Students registering for project-based subjects may be required to pay a project

fee in addition to the standard tuition fee.
6. RULES FOR POST GRADUATE DEGREES

6.1 NAME OF DEGREE: MASTER OF ENGINEERING:

This is abbreviated as MEng.

a. Purpose Statement

This qualification is intended for persons who will make a contribution,

through research, to understanding the application and evaluation of existing
knowledge in a specialized area of technology. They will also demonstrate a high
level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to
advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.

b. Rules

See Rules G24 and G26 in the General Handbook for Students, and the
Postgraduate Handbook.

c. Application

All applicants must apply using the FEBE 24 Post Graduate Application form,
available from the Departmental Secretary.

6.2 NAME OF DEGREE: DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING:

This is abbreviated as DEng.

a. Purpose Statement

This qualification is intended for persons who will make a significant and
original contribution to knowledge in a specialized area of technology. They will
have a high level of overall knowledge in that specialized area ranging from
fundamental concepts to advance theoretical or applied knowledge.

b. Rules

See Rules G25 and G26 in the General Handbook for Students, and the
Postgraduate Handbook.
 c. Application

All applicants must apply using the FEBE 24 Post Graduate Application form,
available from the Departmental Secretary.

7. SUBJECT CONTENT: BACHELOR OF

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING PHYSICS 1A

Units, Physical Quantities, Vectors; Standards and Units; Unit Consistency

and Conversions; Precision and Significant Figures; Vectors and Vector
Addition; Components of vectors.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1A

Numbers and Algebra; Areas and Volumes; Trigonometry; Graphs;

Complex Numbers; Calculus- Differentiation & Integration.

PROJECTS 1

Introduction to project work; Basic hand skills; Select and utilize engineering
equipment correctly and safely; Use engineering tools to work accurately to the
require specifications; Design and manufacture of a small project; report writing;
Produce a safe, working and acceptable artefact.

CORNERSTONE MODULE

Proficiency and Competencies, including; Information literacy; Communication

(oral and written); Technology applications; Quantitative Reasoning; Innovation;
Leadership; Social Responsibility; Critical and engaged citizenry embedded in a local
and global context; Personal Development; Self-awareness; Self-directed and life-long
learning.

TECHNICAL LITERACY
The differences between language usage in academic, technical and common
environments; Experimental methods and the scientific method; Planning and
documenting experiments; Technical Report writing; Referencing practice; Utilising
spreadsheets for graphical presentation of information; Standards (ISO, SABS, etc).

COMPUTING & IT

The hardware structure of a digital computer; Computer Networks; Operating

Systems; Software Applications; Data Protection and Security.

MECHANICS OF MACHINES 1
Forces on bodies; Identify and analyze concurrent, coplanar forces on bodies;
Interaction between forces and structures; Moments caused by forces; Determination
of centres of gravity Friction; Work done by forces on bodies in motion; Derive the
equations of motion; Newton’s Laws Second Law; Apply equations of uniform
accelerated motion; Energy; Apply principle of conservation of energy; Momentum
and Impulse; Analyze engineering problem in terms of force and apply principle of
conservation of energy.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1B
Linear Algebra; Trigonometry; Maclaurin Series; Advanced Calculus – Differentiation;
Advanced Calculus– Integration; Differential Equations; Statistics and Probability.

ENGINEERING PHYSICS 1B
Atomic and Molecular Theory and Structure; Coulomb’s Law and Electric
Charges; Current, Resistance, and Capacitance; Energy storage and dissipation; The
Magnetic Field, flux and motion of charges; Mutual and self-inductance; Combining R,
L, and C in circuits; Maxwell's Equations; Electromagnetic Waves; Nature and
Propagation of Light; Thermodynamics.

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 1
Established electrical principles and laws; Network theorems, conversions and
applications; Passive components in DC circuits.
 ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS
Semiconductor Theory; Diode Applications; Special Purpose Diodes; Bipolar
Junction Transistors; BJT Amplifiers; Electronic test and measurement equipment;
Computer electronic circuit simulation.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 1A

Introduction to digital electronics; Number systems and codes; Basic logic functions;
Logic tools and techniques; Combinational logic circuits; Introduction to sequential
logic; Simulation of logic circuits; Introduction to programmable logic devices (PLDs).

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 1
Friction; Screw jack; Lubrication and bearing; Friction Clutches; Belt, Rope and Chain
Drives; Gears; Gear Trains; Brakes and Dynamometers; Mechanical Governors.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & IT

Using a high-level computer programming language to solve an engineering problem;
Top-Down Design; Programming concepts; Use of IDE to create and debug a working
application; Program structure; Control structures; Loop structures; Timing; File
access.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2A

Introduction to Partial Differential Equations; Statistics and Probability; Statistical

distributions; Linear regression; Second Order Differential Equations; Laplace
Transforms for solution of Single and Simultaneous Differential Equations; Fourier
Series for Periodic Functions and Non- Periodic Functions.

ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS

Magnetic fields, systems; and circuits; Causes of and protection against corrosion in
conductive materials; Electrical heating and cooling of spaces and materials; Vibrations
in air and machinery.

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES 2
Introduction to Alternating Current (AC); Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors, in
AC circuits; Resonance; Analysis of AC circuits; Network theorems and conversions;
Introduction to Three- Phase Systems.

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

Modern industrial instrumentation; Process control and control methods;
Measurement of physical variables; Signal processing and data presentation; Principles
of operation of various transducers and their application to typical
instrumentation systems; Programmable logic controllers (PLC).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management within Context; Modern Project planning methods, tool,
analysis and computer applications; Oral and written communication of
project planning; Project Implementation Support of the operational systems.

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 2

Understand the fundamentals of friction analysis of machine components;

Understand the various independent technical approaches that exist in the field of
mechanisms, kinematics, and dynamics; Demonstrate enhance problem-solving skills
that involves frictional effect through creative design of mechanism such as screw jack
and clutches; Ability to perform quasi-static and dynamic force analyses of planar
machine such as belts, rope and gears in power transmission; Identify the ordinary and
planetary gear trains and to determine the speed ratios between the input and output
shafts; Understand the principle and design brakes and clutches; To perform complete
kinematic analyses of planar mechanisms such as governors.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2B
Analysis and Calculus; Linear Algebra; Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations;
Complex Analysis; Properties and derivatives of Complex Numbers and
Complex analysis; Partial Differential Equations; Poisson’s and Laplace's Equations;
Potential, Heat, and Wave Equations; z-Transforms.
 ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN
Relay/ Electromagnetic switch; Basic Principles of operation; Contact
arrangement; Electromagnetic circuit; Types of relays; Ratings of relays; Contactors;
Contactor ratings, design and operation; Schematic symbols and Circuit design;
Computer aided drawing and design; Technical Report Writing.

ELECTRICAL MACHINES 1
DC machines, motors and generators; Single Phase Transformers; 3 Phase
Induction Motors; 3-Phase Synchronous Machines.

POWER SYSTEMS 1
Three phase circuit theory; Connection of loads in 3-phase systems (Y/Delta,
Balanced or Unbalanced); Power in Three phase; Symmetrical components;
Interconnected systems and transmission- line parameters; Power systems
representation (per-unit systems); Two port networks; AC and DC distribution.

ILLUMINATION
Lighting concepts and fundamentals of Illumination Science and Technology; Light
Sources and Luminaires; Lighting Codes and Energy Efficient Lighting Systems;
Renewable Energy based Lighting Systems; Photometry, Photometry
Measurement and Colorimetry; Lighting and Illuminance Calculations.

MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY 3
Hydrostatics and applications of hydrostatics; Hydrodynamics, Bernoulli’s equations
and its applications; Water wheels, Impulse and reactions Turbines; Centrifugal pumps;
Reciprocating pumps; Hydraulic systems.

STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS 1

Introduction to Strength of Materials; Equilibrium of deformable body; Stress;

Axially loaded members; Average shear stress; Allowable stress; Thin-walled
pressure vessels (cylindrical and spherical); Design of simple connections;
Deformation (strain); The tension and compression test; The stress-strain
diagram; Stress-strain behavior of ductile and brittle materials; Hooke's law; Poisson's
ratio; The shear stress-strain diagram; Principle of superposition; Torsional
deformation of a circular shaft.

DESIGN PROJECT 1
Research methods; Literature Review; Plagiarism; Referencing; Design Concepts;
Formulation of a proposal.

ELECTRICAL MACHINES 2
Construction and principle of operation of: Three Phase Induction Motors,
Three Phase Transformers, Three Phase Synchronous Machines, and Control of
Machines.

POWER SYSTEMS 2
Overview of Power Generation Technologies; General Concepts of
Distribution Systems; Introduction, Load modelling and characteristics;
Classification and characteristics of loads; Distribution Feeders and Design
Considerations of various types of primary feeders and their voltage levels;
Feeder loading; Substations: Location, Rating, service area within primary feeders; System
Analysis; Voltage drop and power-loss calculations; Distribution Protection
System; Practical means of Compensating for Power Factor Correction; Voltage
Control.

POWER ELECTRONICS
The importance of Power Electronics in the world of Engineering; Controlling
power using switching devices; Controlling power using rectifiers; The application of
controlled rectifiers.

STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS 2
Shear force and bending moment diagrams; Graphical method for constructing
shear and moment diagrams; Properties of an area: first and second moment of
the area; Stresses in bending; Composite beams; Reinforced composite beams;
Deflection of beams: the elastic curve; Moment-curvature relationship; Slope and
displacement by integration; Deformation (strain); Discontinuity functions; Plane-
stress transformation; General equations of stress transformation; Principal stresses ;
Maximum in-plane shear stress; Mohr's Circle for plane stresses.

DESIGN PROJECT 2
Using research sources for practical applications; Engineering design associated with
the selected research activity; Production of a report on the research and design
activities selected; Production of a presentation covering the activities selected.

RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

Energy resources and technologies; Energy transfer; Sustainable design; Power

conversion and integration technologies; Wind turbines; Solar power; Marine energy;
Energy generation from biomass; Geothermal energy; Waste and energy; System
integration and automation; Exploitation of renewable energy resources; Socio-
economics of renewable energy.

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION

Electrical Fault Analysis; Over current protection; Over voltages; Neutral

Earthing Systems; Instrument Transformers; Fuses and Circuit Breakers.

UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL PLANT

Electric Traction; Industrial Application of Electric Motors; Rating and Service

Capacity of Electric Motors; Electronic Control of Electrical Motors; Electric
Heating; Electric Welding.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Electric Traction; Industrial Application of Electric Motors; Rating and Service
Capacity of Electric Motors; Electronic Control of Electrical Motors; Electric
Heating; Electric Welding.
 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
The Environment in which People Work; Key concepts of Management;
Human Resource Management; The Labour Relations Act; Managing People and
Teams.

8. SUBJECT CONTENT: BACHELOR OF

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS
(Power Engineering)

AUTOMATION

Energy; Plat automation process/ platform; Automation and control; Static and
dynamic properties of sensors and actuators; Unconstrained single-input-single-output
model predictive control; PLC ladder programming and economic evaluation of
automation system.

CONTROL SYSTEMS
Introduction: Identify the difference between modern control and classical control;
Define open- and closed-loop control systems; Modelling of Physical Systems;
Develop time-domain mathematical models of real world control systems; Develop
Laplace Transform of Modelled System; Classical Control: Apply transformations to
determine canonical form of closed loop systems; Analyze closed-loop response
to step, ramp and impulse inputs; Measure the performance of system response
to a given input; Sketch and analyze Bode, Root Locus, and Polar plots for system
frequency response; State Space Analysis: Develop State Space Models; Determine
System Controllability and System Observability; Microcontrollers: operation and
Applications of microcontrollers.

DC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Microgrid technology; Photovoltaic (PV) in microgrids; Wind farms in microgrids; Battery

energy storage systems in microgrids; Coordinated control of renewable energy sources
in microgrids; Energy management in microgrids.
 ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND DRIVES
Overview of different types of electrical motor drives; Types of loads; Impact of using
mechanical gears/ transmission; Simplified models of commonly used power
electronic converters; Modulation methods; Measurement techniques used in motor
drives; Controller and tuning of controller parameters; Mathematical modelling of
DC drives; Analysis of steady state characteristics; Selection and dimensioning of
current and speed controllers; Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives;
Induction Motor Drives; Synchronous Motor Drives.

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING

Philosophy of Power System Protection; Review of Per-unit System; Symmetrical Fault

Analysis using Z-bus; Symmetrical Components and Sequence Networks;
Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis using Z-bus; Protection of Distribution Network;
Differential Protection; Transmission Line Protection; Digital Relaying Principles.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THEORY

Principles of electro-magnetism; Electric charges; charge density; Charge

Distribution; Coulomb’s Law; Electric Fields; Gauss’s Law; Electrostatic Potential;
Magnetic field of steady state currents; Electromagnetic induction; Electro-mechanics;
Industrial Applications.

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT

Work to develop, design, prototype and test an electronic and/or computer engineering-
based project as well as communicate both verbally and in writing the project
deliverables at a professional level.

ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROJECT

What is Research; An introduction to research methodology; Writing a

Research Proposal; Ethics; Accessing Literature & Endnote; The structure of a
research report; Writing up your research results.
 HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEERING
Introduction to High Voltage Engineering; Conduction and breakdown in
Gasses, Liquids, and Solids; Generation and measurement of High Voltages; Non-
destructive Testing of Materials and Electrical Apparatus; High Voltage Testing of
Electrical Apparatus.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Opportunity Cost; Economic Systems and South Africa; Demand, Supply and Prices;
Investment and Inflation; Economic Growth and Business Cycles; A Business Marketing
Perspective; Business Marketing Strategies; Managing Innovation and New Industrial
Product Development; Supply Chain Management; Entrepreneurship; Managing
Innovation; Project management concepts knowledge areas and process groups;
Constraints in a project environment; Tools and techniques used in different
stages of a project life cycle; Application of common project management tools and
techniques such as Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt chart, Network diagram and
Critical path Method; Net present value and Internal rate of return; Resource
scheduling problems; Project quality concepts; Typical content of Business Plan.

POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING 1

Components of Power System; Transmission Line Constants; Performance of
Transmission Lines (Short, Medium and Long Lines); Power Flow Analysis; Power
system Stability.

POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING 2

Power System Transients Analysis (Classical method, Application of Laplace
transform); Harmonics in Power System; Switching transient in Power Systems);
Travelling Waves; Magnetically Coupled Circuits.

PV AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Introduction to Solar principles and Solar panel technology; PV module sizing;

Temperature impact on Solar module voltage; Introduction to off-grid, hybrid
and UPS systems; Inverters; General storage technology principles; Battery System
calculation and design.

RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Solar energy: atomic description of silicon; light absorption and charge carriers; the
electric field and PV voltage; equivalent circuit; formation of cells to modules to
arrays; I–V curves. PV structures: semi-crystalline; polycrystalline; thin-film cells; Gallium
Arsenide cells; multi-junction cells; characterization. View of efficiency; maximum power
transfer; safety; aesthetics and the environment; PV arrays and systems: designing
arrays to achieve specified peak power and energy; effects of ambient temperature
and shading; system economics; Use and compile insolation data; Maximum power
point tracking; Solar Power (CSP) technologies: solar dish; parabolic troughs; central
receiver systems; energy storage calculations; Fuel cells: operation fundamentals; types
of cells; energy calculations; safety; Battery technologies: cover the most prevalent and
emerging technologies; lifetime optimization methods; safety; maintenance; Wind power
systems: system design fundamentals; efficiency; power transfer; safety; aesthetics and the
environment; Distributed generation and hybrid power systems: circuit configurations;
optimal power transfer; grid and off-grid solutions; power dimension exercise; case
studies; Power Electronics: design fundamentals; DC-DC converters; safety;
protection.

STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Exploring Univariate Data; Types of data; Introduction to Probability; Discrete

Distributions; Continuous Distributions; Bivariate Data; Samples and
Experiments; Estimation; Tests of Significance.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION

• Central Applications Office (CAO) Private Bag X06, Dalbridge, 4014

• Contact (Office No.) 031-2684444, Website: www.cao.ac.za

• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Private Bag X691,
Bruma, 2026 Contact (Office No: 011-6079500)
• South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE);
SECRETARY: Ms Gill Nortier, P. O. Box 22222, Glenashley, 4022;
Contact Details: 031-5725838; Email: [email protected] Website:
www.saiee.org.za

• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Postnet Suite 248,

Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145; Contact: 012 482 0858; Website:
www.saqa.org.za