Course overview
Overview of modern power systems. Review of single and three-phase AC networks. Representation of synchronous machines for stability analysis. Principles of power and frequency control. Principles of reactive power and voltage control. Steady-state performance using load-flow analysis. Network fault analysis. Small and large-signal rotor-angle stability analysis. Principles of power system protection.
Course learning outcomes
- Formulate and solve the mathematical models describing steady-state physical behavior of transmission and distribution lines
- Define and describe operational concepts such as: flow of active and reactive power, voltage profile, steady-state stability, power flow limits and line loadability, voltage regulation, Surge Impedance Loading
- Analyse line compensation techniques as applied in reactive power - voltage control and active power flow control
- Formulate the mathematical models of interconnected electrical power networks
- Simulate and analyse steady-state behavior of small-size electrical power networks using Power Flows software tool
- Formulate the mathematical models and apply network solution techniques used in analyzing faults in power systems
- Simulate and analyse faults in small-size electrical power networks using Fault Analysis software tool
- Explain basic concepts and mathematical models of power system control and stability