Course Title: Power System II
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Definition and classification of stability, two axis model of synchronous machine, loading capability, rotor angle stability - swing equation, power-angle equation, synchronizing power coefficients, equal area criterion, multi-machine stability studies, step-by-step solution of the swing curve, factors affecting transient stability. Frequency and voltage stability.
Economic Operation within and among plants, transmission-loss equation, dispatch with losses.
Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) - introduction, shunt compensation (SVC, STATCOM), series compensation (SSSC, TCSC, TCSR, TCPST), series-shunt compensation (UPFC).
Power quality- voltage sag and swell, surges, harmonics, flicker, grounding problems; IEEE/IEC standards, mitigation techniques.
To understand the concept and classification of stability, two axis model of synchronous machine, loading capability, rotor angle stability.
To analyse swing equation and demonstrate its application for developing synchronizing power coefficients and equal area criterion.
To understand multi-machine stability and factors affecting transient stability, voltage stability and frequency stability.
To analyse the economic operation of power system.
To understand the operation of FACTS devices.
To demonstrate the application of FACTS devices.
To be familiar with power quality and its improvement techniques.
Fundamental concepts of Power System I, Energy Conversion II and Energy Conversion I.
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explain the transient stability, voltage stability and frequency stability by applying the knowledge of power system and rotor dynamics. | PO(a) | C2, C3 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 2 | Analyse the techniques economic operation of power system with and without transmission loss. | PO(b) | C4 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 3 | At the end of the course the students will be able to design a stability cogitated power system by satisfying necessary requirements | PO(c) | C6 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Final exam |
| 4 | At the end of the course the students will be able to investigate the techniques for voltage improvement, power system augmentation and power quality improvement. | PO(d) | C5 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-3 | Definition and classification of stability, two axis model of synchronous machine. |
| 2 | 4-6 | Loading capability, rotor angle stability. |
| 3 | 7-9 | Swing equation, power-angle equation, synchronizing power coefficients. |
| 4 | 10-12 | Equal area criterion and its application. |
| 5 | 13-15 | Multi-machine stability studies, step-by-step solution of the swing curve, factors affecting transient stability. |
| 6 | 16-18 | Frequency stability. |
| 7 | 19-21 | Voltage stability. |
| 8 | 20-24 | Economic Operation within and among plants. |
| 9 | 25-27 | Transmission-loss equation, dispatch with losses. |
| 10 | 28-30 | Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) - introduction, shunt compensation (SVC, STATCOM). |
| 11 | 31-33 | Series compensation (SSSC, TCSC, TCSR, TCPST), series-shunt compensation (UPFC). |
| 12 | 34-36 | Power quality- voltage sag and swell, surges, harmonics, flicker. |
| 13 | 37-39 | Grounding problems; IEEE/IEC standards, mitigation techniques. |
| 14 | 40-42 | Summary review. |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Power System Analysis by Stephen John J. Grainger and William D. Stevenson, McGraw-Hill, 1994.
Smart Grid Technology and Application, Janaka Ekanayake et al., Wiley, 2012.
Electrical Power Systems Quality, Roger C. Dugan et al. McGraw-Hill.
Online resources or supplementary materials will be shared with the class on a need basis.
N.B. Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.