Course overview
A power system is an interconnected network consisting of various components such as generators that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy and transmission/distribution lines that transmit this to the load centres. This course is a foundational course in the electrical power engineering and provides a good understanding of the complex power system and its operation. It covers power and frequency control, reactive power and voltage control, load flow analysis, stability analysis, fault and protection analysis.
Course learning outcomes
- Formulate and solve the mathematical models describing steady-state real and reactive power transfer 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
- Analyse steady-state behaviour of small-size electrical power networks using both analytical methods and software tools
- Analyse faults in small-size power networks using both analytical methods and software tools
- Explain basic concepts and mathematical models of power system control and stability
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 27182
Section FR01
Size 110
Available 110
Class number 27183
Section PR01
Size 80
Available 80
Class number 25858
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 27184
Section TU01
Size 110
Available 110
Class number 27185
Section WS01
Size 110
Available 110
Mawson Lakes
Class number 27186
Section FR01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 27188
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 27187
Section PR02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 27189
Section TU01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 27190
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 50
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