Power Systems Analysis

CEP 310 Power Systems Analysis delves into the fundamental principles and analytical techniques required for understanding modern electrical power systems. Students will learn to simplify complex system calculations using the per-unit system, enabling efficient analysis across diverse voltage levels and equipment ratings. The course provides a comprehensive treatment of load flow analysis, a critical tool for determining power flows and voltage profiles under various operating conditions. Emphasis is also placed on fault calculations, including an introduction to symmetrical components for analyzing unbalanced faults, which are crucial for system protection and design. Through theoretical instruction and practical exercises, students will develop the skills necessary to analyze, design, and operate power systems effectively, preparing them for advanced studies or professional roles in power engineering.

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Power System Components and Single-Line Diagramslecture

02Lesson 2: Per-Unit System Fundamentals and Calculationslecture

03Lesson 3: Modeling of Generators, Transformers, and Transmission Lines for Per-Unit Analysislecture

04Hands-on Lab: Per-Unit System Application and Model Creationlab

05Lesson 5: Introduction to Power Flow Studies and System Bus Admittance Matrixlecture

06Lesson 6: Power Flow Solution Techniques: Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson Methodslecture

07Lesson 7: Power System Control and Economic Operation Conceptslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Power Flow Analysis and Interpretation of Resultslab

09Lesson 9: Introduction to Symmetrical Components and Sequence Networkslecture

10Lesson 10: Fault Analysis: Symmetrical Faults (Three-Phase) and Short-Circuit Calculationslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Symmetrical Component Analysis and Fault Current Calculationlab

12Lesson 12: Unbalanced Faults: Single Line-to-Ground, Line-to-Line, and Double Line-to-Ground Faultslecture

13Lesson 13: System Protection Fundamentals and Introduction to Relay Coordinationlecture

14Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Power System Analysis and Design Case Studyassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Power System Components and Single-Line Diagrams","Week 2: Lesson 2: Per-Unit System Fundamentals and Calculations","Week 3: Lesson 3: Modeling of Generators, Transformers, and Transmission Lines for Per-Unit Analysis","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Per-Unit System Application and Model Creation","Week 5: Lesson 5: Introduction to Power Flow Studies and System Bus Admittance Matrix","Week 6: Lesson 6: Power Flow Solution Techniques: Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson Methods","Week 7: Lesson 7: Power System Control and Economic Operation Concepts","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Power Flow Analysis and Interpretation of Results","Week 9: Lesson 9: Introduction to Symmetrical Components and Sequence Networks","Week 10: Lesson 10: Fault Analysis: Symmetrical Faults (Three-Phase) and Short-Circuit Calculations","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Symmetrical Component Analysis and Fault Current Calculation","Week 12: Lesson 12: Unbalanced Faults: Single Line-to-Ground, Line-to-Line, and Double Line-to-Ground Faults","Week 13: Lesson 13: System Protection Fundamentals and Introduction to Relay Coordination","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Power System Analysis and Design Case Study"]