Description:  Study of electric power generatoin, utility load flow, faulty analysis, system stability, surge protection, and the interconnection of the electrical grid system.

Prerequisite:  ECE/MME 303 or ECE 305

Objectives: 

• Explain the principles and operation of induction machines, synchronous machines, and three-phase transformers.
• Explain the principles and operation of synchronous generators and the role they play in power systems.
• Apply the principles of high-voltage transmission lines to electrical power distribution from generating plant to consumers.
• discuss and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the high voltage direct current transmission systems over other types of power systems.
• Calculate power flow in a power system network.
• Calculate voltage stability in power transmission systems.
• Design protection methods for transmission systems due to lightening strikes and faults due to short-circuts.

Topics:

• Generator and motor
• Active, reactive, and apparent power
• Three-phase circuit and three phase transformer
• Induction machine
• Synchronous generator and motor
• Electrical energy generation
• Power distribution system
• Equivalent circuit of a transmission line
• Substation, circuuit breaker, arrester, surge protection, and protective relay
• High voltage DC transmission system
• Power flow, sensitivity, and stability analysis
• Power quality and load management