Course Description
The Power Systems course provides comprehensive understanding of electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization — covering principles, technologies, and practices for the reliable and efficient operation of modern electrical power systems.
Topics Covered
Introduction to Power Systems
Structure, components, single line diagrams, per-unit systems.
Transmission Lines
Inductance, capacitance, short/medium/long line models, Ferranti effect.
System Analysis
Y-bus, Z-bus, symmetrical components, sequence networks.
Load Flow
Bus classification, Gauss-Seidel, Newton-Raphson methods.
Fault Analysis
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults, fault current computation.
System Stability
Equal area criterion, swing equation, power-angle relationship.
Economic Dispatch
Economic load dispatch and load frequency control.
Recommended Textbooks
Power System Analysis and Design
Comprehensive coverage of power system fundamentals with practical design orientation.
Core TextPower System Analysis
Clear explanations with numerous solved examples and MATLAB applications.
Modern Power System Analysis
Focuses on computational methods and recent developments.
Prerequisites
Electrical circuits, electromagnetism, and basic electrical machines. Three-phase circuit analysis required.