Power System Analysis

Subject ELEN90060 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures and 24 hours of workshops
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites:

Prerequisites for this subjects are:


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Study Period Commencement:
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Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Assoc Prof Mohammad Aldeen

Email: aldeen@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject provides an insight into the basic elements of electrical power distribution systems such as generators, transmission,distribution, and loads. It offers analytical tools for analysis of basic operations of these systems. Problems related to power flow from source to load, practical constrains and solutions will be discussed in detail. The following topics will be covered.

  • Single-phase AC circuits, three-phase AC circuits, power calculation in AC circuits;
  • Transmission Systems: power transmission equations, static capacity limits, stability limit;
  • Synchronous Generator: construction, equivalent circuits in the d- and q-axis, real and reactive power transfer, loading capability;
  • Load Flow: problem formulation, single-machine infinite bus, two- and three-bus systems, numerical solutions, Gauss-Siedel, Newton-Raphson and simplified decoupled methods;
  • Fault Analysis and Protection Systems: Analytical methods for solving symmetrical faults, protection systems;
  • Symmetrical Components: Phase-sequence transformation, derivation of sequence networks, analysis of line to ground faults, double line faults and double line to ground faults;
  • Power System Stability: swing equation, power-rotor angle curves, stability conditions, equal area criterion, critical fault clearing angle and critical fault clearing time, protection systems.
Objectives: On completing this subject the student should be able to
  • Understand the behaviour of the basic components of power systems,
  • Compute power flow in transmission systems,
  • Compute fault quantities, such as voltage, current and power is transmission systems under normal and fault conditions,
  • Ascertain the stability of power systems from operating conditions,
  • Use software tools to simulate and study the steady-state and dynamic behaviour of electrical power systems.
Assessment:
  • One written three hours examination at the end of semester, worth 60%( must pass written exam to pass subject)
  • One mid- semester test worth 15%
  • Continuous assessment of workshops over the semester worth 15%.
  • Projects,Assignments, Reading, and written reports worth 10%.
Prescribed Texts: TBA
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • Ability to apply basic fundamentals of science and engineering to solve real life problems associated with power systems
  • Ability for in-depth technical competence in at least power systems engineering discipline
  • Ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve practical engineering problems
  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational assessment and self-directed learning
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with teams
  • Ability to write in a clear and concise manner technical reports.
  • Ability to present results of technical investigation to a large audience.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement) Electrical
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: B-ENG Electrical Engineering stream
Master of Engineering (Electrical)

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