ELE-3600 Power System Fundamentals - 10 stp

• 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

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

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

Lectures + Assignments + Laboratory exercises

Software : MATLAB/SIMULINK