Smart Grid Protection and Substation Automation

CEP 410 delves into the advanced concepts of smart grid protection and substation automation, equipping upper-division undergraduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust electrical infrastructure. The curriculum emphasizes the theoretical foundations of protective relaying, covering fault analysis, device coordination, and various protection philosophies. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to understanding modern communication architectures, specifically exploring the principles and applications of the global standard for communication networks and systems in substations. Furthermore, students will investigate the role of time-synchronized measurements in enhancing grid observability, control, and stability. Through a blend of lectures, practical exercises, and a capstone project, participants will develop a holistic perspective on securing and optimizing next-generation power systems.

Prerequisites

CEP 360

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Smart Grid Protection and Substation Automationlecture

02Lesson 2: Fundamental Principles of Protective Relayinglecture

03Lesson 3: Fault Analysis and System Behaviorlecture

04Hands-on Lab: Protective Relay Operation and Settingslab

05Lesson 5: Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protectionlecture

06Lesson 6: Differential Protection Schemeslecture

07Lesson 7: Distance Protection Principles and Applicationslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Substation Communication Architectureslab

09Lesson 9: Introduction to the Global Standard for Substation Communicationlecture

10Lesson 10: Data Modeling and Service Specifications in Substation Automationlecture

11Hands-on Lab: Time-Synchronized Measurement Systemslab

12Lesson 12: Application of Time-Synchronized Data for Grid Monitoring and Controllecture

13Lesson 13: Advanced Automation Functions and Cybersecurity in Substationslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Design of a Modern Substation Protection and Automation Systemassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Smart Grid Protection and Substation Automation","Week 2: Lesson 2: Fundamental Principles of Protective Relaying","Week 3: Lesson 3: Fault Analysis and System Behavior","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Protective Relay Operation and Settings","Week 5: Lesson 5: Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection","Week 6: Lesson 6: Differential Protection Schemes","Week 7: Lesson 7: Distance Protection Principles and Applications","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Substation Communication Architectures","Week 9: Lesson 9: Introduction to the Global Standard for Substation Communication","Week 10: Lesson 10: Data Modeling and Service Specifications in Substation Automation","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Time-Synchronized Measurement Systems","Week 12: Lesson 12: Application of Time-Synchronized Data for Grid Monitoring and Control","Week 13: Lesson 13: Advanced Automation Functions and Cybersecurity in Substations","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Design of a Modern Substation Protection and Automation System"]