Power Systems theory primer
(1/2 Weeks +)
Venue will be selected to minimise delegate travel
Anybody educated in a numerate discipline who requires a quick introduction to basic power systems theory.
The course is designed to provide an introductory grounding and to lay the foundation for further in-depth personal study if required. (The content mix, and depth of coverage, can be adjusted to accommodate groups of delegates with particular backgrounds and requirements.) Optional post-module assessment and certificate available.
All delegates will be issued with a personal copy of the course text 'Electric Power Systems - 4th edition Weedy & Corrie'.
1. General Background
2.
Basic Concepts
1. Three Phase Systems
2. Three Phase Transformers
3. Harmonics in Three Phase Systems
4. Multiphase Systems
5. Reactive Power
6. The Per-Unit System
7. Power Transfer and Reactive Power
8. Basic Network Theory
31.
Synchronous Machines
2. Balanced Short Circuit analysis
3. Synchronous Generators in parallel
4. Generator Operation on Infinite
Bus
5. Synchronous Machine
Characteristics
6. Salient Pole Generators
7. Automatic Voltage Regulators
32.
Lines, Cables and Transformers
2. Overhead Line types and parameters
3. Representation of Lines
4. Parameters of Underground Cables
5. Transformers
6. Connection of Three Phase
Transformers
7. Voltage Characteristics of Loads
4.
Control of Power & Frequency
2. The Turbine Governor
3. Control Loops
4. Division of Load between
Generators
5. Interconnected Systems
Power/Frequency characteristics
6. Small Capacity Line System
Interconnection
7. Economic Power System Operation
8. Computer control of Load &
Frequency
5.
Control of Voltage and Reactive Power
2. Reactive Power Generation & Absorption
3. Voltage, Power & Reactive Power relationships
4. Injection of Reactive Power
5. Tap changing Transformers
6. Tap Changing & Reactive Power Combinations
7. Booster Transformers
8. Voltage Collapse
9. Distribution Voltage Control
10. Long Lines
11. General System Considerations
6.
Load Flows
2. Radial and Simple Loop Networks
3. Computation of Power Flows
4. Complex Flows in Large Systems
5. Optimal Power Flows
7.
Fault Analysis
2. Balanced Fault Calculations
3. Symmetrical Components
4. Plant Sequence Impedances
5. Types of Fault
6. Fault Levels in practice
8. Power in Symmetrical Components
9. Unbalanced Faults in Large Networks
10. Neutral Grounding
11. Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)
8.
System Stability
2. Rotating Machine Equations of
Motion
3. Steady State Stability
4. Transient Stability
5. Load Stability & Voltage
Collapse
9.
Direct Current Transmission
2. Overvoltages
3. Insulation Co-ordination
4. Propogation and effects of Surges
5. Ultra High Voltage Transmission
10. Overvoltages and Insulation Requirements
11. Substations and Protection
2. Switchgear
3. Line Protection
4. Plant Protection
5. Generator Protection
6. Transformer Protection
7. Feeder Protection
8. Bus Bar Protection
9. System Monitoring & Control
10. System Security & Emergency
Control
12. Basic Power System Economics
2. Basic Pricing Principles
3. Supply side and Demand side
options
4. Load Management and Spot Pricing
5. Electricity Pricing and Markets
6. Demand Side Management
The course members may be optionally assessed via a short end of module test or work based assignment.
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