Høst 2023

ELE-3600 Power System Fundamentals - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for elektroteknologi

Type of course

The course can be taken as single course.

Course overlap

ELE-3500 Power System Fundamentals 10 ects

Course contents

Introduction to Power System
Revision of Single Phase and 3 Phase Systems
Per Unit Systems
Elements in a Power System
Modeling of Generators
Modeling of Transformers
Modeling of Transmission Lines
Power Flow and Load Flow Studies
Fault Analysis in a Power System
Introduction to Reactive Power Compensation
Introduction to FACTS Devices

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in Engineering program in power electronics and electrical machines. Basic knowledge in power systems is also an advantage.

In addition, the following requirements must be met:
Minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Application code: 9371

Objective of the course

Knowledge:

After having followed the course, the candidate shall have obtained insight in:

Knowledge of Power system theory, power System functions, power system structure, power system generation, transmission and distribution.
Review of Basic concepts of the three-phase system, active and reactive power, power flow impact on the system, reactive power compensation.
Modeling of Power System Elements (Generators, Transformers, Transmission lines).
Understanding of power flow/load flow problems, solutions of power flow problems by different computational aspects.
Knowledge of different kinds of faults in a power system.
Knowledge of reactive power compensation analysis in a transmission line including FACTS devices

Skills:

After having followed the course, the candidate shall be able to:

Make and analyze simple model of a power system.
Perform and analyze simple power system calculations.
Perform and analyze simple power flow calculations.
Perform and analyze simple power fault calculations.

General competence:

The candidate will has a basic understanding about power system structures and interaction between different elements of power system

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures + Assignments + Laboratory exercises

Software : MATLAB/SIMULINK