Course Overview
The course presents the principles of analysis of interconnected power systems design, operation and control. Based on previous circuit analysis and electrical equipment courses, it provides an overview of interconnected power systems and develops concepts of electrical power circuit analysis. Topics include: an overview of utility systems, generation, transmission and distribution, load sharing of generators and systems; the per unit method of circuit calculation; voltage regulation; short circuit current analysis; power system protection, modeling equipment, power flow analysis, symmetrical components, transient stability, and grid voltage and frequency control. Software tools will be used for modeling and simulation throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 3425
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the operation of an electric power system.
- Describe how electric energy is generated from different sources including hydro, thermal, nuclear, solar and wind.
- Prepare a single line representation of an electrical power system.
- Calculate system characteristics using per unit techniques.
- Discuss different methods to improve efficiency and power factor of electrical systems and equipment.
- Analyze a power system by combining models of power transformers, generators and distribution/transmission lines, using engineering software as applicable.
- Apply power flow equations to perform a power flow study of an electrical power network.
- Predict load sharing between paralleled generators, transformers and transmission lines.
- Explain transient behaviour of power systems under different conditions such as switching and start-up.
- Apply symmetrical component techniques to calculate short circuit current and to analyze unbalanced power systems.
- Discuss methods to maintain power system stability and reliability such as frequency and voltage control.
- Synchronize a generator with the grid.
- Describe the main concepts of smart-grids and micro grids.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
Power Systems Analysis (ELEX 4410) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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