Electrical Engineering Project Report

This document presents a detailed report on an electrical engineering project focusing on harnessing energy from wind generated by moving vehicles and trains. It includes descriptions of career episodes demonstrating various competency areas like technical skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. The report highlights specific calculations related to air breakdown voltage and the impact of a designed trackback algorithm in achieving significant energy loss reduction and cost savings.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements.
Competency Element
A brief summary of how you
have applied the element
Paragraph number
in the career
episode(s) where the
element is addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-
based understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the engineering
discipline
I have developed a project that can
be helpful in utilizing the wind
energy produced by the fast
moving train and convert it into
electric energy
I was also considering the
environmental factors while
executing the project that includes
room temperature and atmospheric
pressure
I tried to find a revolutionary
algorithm that will be able to
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2

backtrack search optimization
especially in the radial distribution
lines
PE1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics and
computer and information
sciences which underpin the
engineering discipline
I had utilized the wind speed and
vibration of the trains as the
source of input and utilized it for
the production of electricity
I had delivered the electrode
configuration of the sphere gaps
considering the horizontal and
vertical alignment of the spheres
I established by using graphical
plots using bus number and the
voltage per unit as the two axes of
the graph
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth understanding
of specialist bodies of
knowledge within the
engineering discipline
I had developed this project as to
introduce the world with a source
of energy that could be utilized
again and again without any fear
of extent
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1

I had selected the laboratory for
the experiment and gaseous
environment for the rings in
manner to manage the accuracy
and efficiency of the calculated
value of the air breakdown voltage
I generated the following graphs
for loss and cost minimization
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.4, CE
2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of
knowledge development and
research directions within the
engineering discipline
I was responsible for the overall
performance of the team as I had
assigned job to each member
including the monitoring and
evaluation of the undergoing
development in the project
I had calculated the air break
down voltage considering the
distance between the point and the
sphere and data were calculated at
various gap distances
I had identified that the main
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.5, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.4 and
CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE

issues faced during the course of
the project were all related to the
optimization of the DG units for
minimizing power and cost losses
3.3.2, CE 3.3.3 and
CE 3.4.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual
factors impacting the
engineering discipline
I had also considered the vibration
of the train could also be utilized
for the production of electricity
and thus, we will also be utilizing
this media for the production of
the electricity
I had attempted to determine
breakdown voltage experimentally
that was delivered at standard
temperature and pressure and had
diameter of 25 cm
I was involved in the project as an
electrical engineer and hence, I
needed to express my technical
skills and knowledge for fulfilling
the duties allocated to me
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.2.2,
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.1, CE 2.2.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.2.3
PE1.6 Understanding of the
I had to monitor and evaluate the Career Episode 1: CE

scope, principles, norms,
accountabilities and bounds of
contemporary engineering
practice in the specific
discipline
whole program after the
establishment of the whole setup
I had used the following formula
for the determination of air density
correction factor (K d):
K d = (P / Po) m X ({273 + to} / 273
+ t) n
I developed the backtracking
search optimization algorithm
(BSA) for solving the numerical
optimization problems for the DG
units
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3, CE
1.3.4 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1 and
CE 2.3.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2
PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of
established engineering
methods to complex
engineering problem solving
I had identified that non-
renewable source of energy should
be replaced with an effective and
efficient renewable source of
energy that is capable of fulfilling
the present needs
I had contributed in leading the
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.4, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE

team towards the successful
accomplishment of the project
I determined that the best possible
solution will be to apply the
backtracking search optimization
algorithm due to a number of
reasons
2.3.3, CE 2.3.4 and
CE 2.4.1, CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and
CE 3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent application of
engineering techniques, tools
and resources
I had established the turbine facing
opposite side of the train
movement and established the
turbine in connection with the
shaft of the alternator that is
alternatively used for the
production of the electricity
I and my team had calculated
various results through these
calculations and established the
result and average value was
determined as the exact value of
the experiment
I established by using graphical
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.3, CE 1.3.2 and
CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and
CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE

plots using bus number and the
voltage per unit as the two axes of
the graph
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and
CE 3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of
systematic engineering
synthesis and design processes
I had identified that input energy
is needed for the movement of the
turbine and thereafter, the power
can be generated automatically
through basic principles of the
induction
I had identified that environmental
factors including the pressure and
temperature is capable of affecting
the value and hence, it will
alternatively affect the whole
project
I also needed to document my
works in the project report and
submit it to the supervisor for
review and appraisal
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.5
PE2.4 Application of
systematic approaches to the
I had also implemented my
knowledge related to the senor for
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

conduct and management of
engineering projects
the accurate setup of the system in
manner to gather the input energy
that can be utilized to rotate the
turbine
I had been taught about the two
major types of this mechanism that
includes Streamer theory and
Townsend theory and I had
arranged the testing arrangements
in the gaseous medium
I used MATLAB and I tested the
same on 85-bus radial distribution
system
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE
2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2
PE3 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional accountability
I had introduced this idea in front
of my team and tried to keep them
motivated and excited towards the
accomplishment of the project and
further benefits of the project
I had determined that the relative
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and
CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE

air density and maximum electric
field factor characteristics have
been derived through executing
the expiring in different pressure
and temperature
One of the main accomplishments
of mine in this project was the
determination of the voltage
profile that I established by using
graphical plots using bus number
and the voltage per unit as the two
axes of the graph
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and
CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and
written communication in
professional and lay domains
I had successfully delivered the
project that is an efficient system
of utilizing the wind energy for
power generation
I had executed the technical works
that include the set up and
arrangements of the experiment
and executed various experiments
displacing the various distance
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and
CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and
CE 2.4.2

aspects
I found out several methods for
the optimization of the DG units
but the main challenge was that all
of the techniques had different
efficiency levels and applicability
in the distribution systems
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative innovative and
proactive demeanour
I had presented an idea that will be
helpful in saving the natural
resources from being extent and
provide the society a precious and
pollution free space
I had executed the activities listed
in the above paragraph and
calculated the respective values of
the air breakdown voltage
I studied about the theories related
to the topic and hence, in this
project, I needed to apply the
knowledge gathered in practical
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3, CE 1.4 and CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.5, CE 2.4, CE
2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2, CE 3.3

work
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
I had tried to keep the whole team
on track as that was developed
during the establishment of
objectives and goals of the project
I was responsible for the team
management and executing the
activities of the team and mine in
and effective and efficient manner
I was involved in the project as an
electrical engineer and hence, I
needed to express my technical
skills and knowledge for fulfilling
the duties allocated to me
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.2.5, CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE
3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly management of
self, and professional conduct
I have also applied my leadership
skills in managing the whole
activities and jobs in the project
and roles and responsibilities of
each individual
I had successfully determined the
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE

voltage at different aspects and
various calculations were
performed that helped in the
determination of the air
breakdown voltage
I was an active contributor to the
project as I fulfilled my own
responsibilities as well as helped
my teammates in overcoming
technical problems faced by them
2.4.2, CE 2.3.2, CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.2, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective team
membership and team
leadership
I had delivered the project as an
innovative solution for the
production of energy through
utilizing the wind energy
generated by fast moving vehicles
and the trains
I had calculated the air break
down voltage considering the
distance between the point and the
sphere and data were calculated at
various gap distances
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.1 and CE 2.4.2