Power Systems

Course Description:

The Power System Course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization. This course will cover the principles, technologies, and practices essential for the reliable and efficient operation of electrical power systems.

Scope and Objectives:

Scope: This course covers a wide range of topics related to power systems, including power generation methods, grid integration of renewable energy sources, power system analysis, protection, control, and management.

Objectives:

1. To introduce fundamental concepts of electric power systems.
2. To analyze and model power system components and networks.
3. To understand the operation and control of power systems.
4. To explore the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
5. To familiarize students with power system protection and reliability.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Power Systems
• Transmission line modeling
• Power System Components and Configuration
• Characteristics and performance of lines
• Per-unit systems
• Power Flow or Load flow studies
• Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis
• Power System Stability
• Power System Transients

Renowned Textbooks:

• "Power System Analysis and Design" by J. Duncan Glover, Mulukutla S. Sarma, and Thomas Overbye
• "Electric Power Systems" by A. Pansini and S. S. Saadat
• "Power System Analysis" by Hadi Saadat
• "Modern Power System Analysis" by D. P. Kothari and I. J. Nagrath
• "Power Systems" by Leonard L. Grigsby

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics.
• Understanding of fundamental concepts in mathematics.
• Familiarity with engineering fundamentals.

Course Format:

• Lecture sessions with multimedia presentations.
• Solved tutorial problems.
• Laboratory exercises and hands-on simulations.