Course Title: Power Transmission and Distribution
Type of Course: Optiuonal, theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Transmission line parameters: Inductance - inductance due to internal flux, flux linkages between points external to an isolated conductor, flux linkages of one conductor in a group, single-phase two-wire line, composite-conductor lines, three-phase lines with equilateral/ unsymmetrical spacing, double circuits, bundled conductors; Capacitance - electric field of a long straight conductor, potential difference between points due to a charge, capacitance of a two-wire line, capacitance of three-phase line with equilateral/ unsymmetrical spacing, effect of Earth on transmission line capacitance, bundled conductor, parallel-circuit three-phase lines.
Sag of overhead lines. Types of insulators and electrical stress analysis.
Underground cables: Types and construction; oil filled, gas insulated and XLPE cables; electrical characteristics - electrical stress, capacitance, charging current, insulation resistance, dielectric power factor and dielectric loss, skin effect, proximity effect; identification of fault location.
HVDC transmission: Comparison of AC and DC transmission, HVDC transmission system components, monopolar and bipolar HVDC transmission, power converters: CSC (Current source converter) and VSC (Voltage source converter), operation and control of HVDC transmission link.
Substations: Substation equipment, bus bar arrangements, substation earthing, neutral grounding, substation automation, GIS substation.
Distribution systems: Primary and secondary distribution - radial, ring main, and interconnected system, distribution losses and feeder reconfiguration.
The main objective of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of power transmission line inductance and capacitance, the basics of overhead transmission line sag and insulators, underground cables, HVDC transmission system and its operation, substation and distribution systems.
The course aims to familiarize students with power transmission and distribution systems, overhead and underground cable systems and the basics of HVDC system operation.
The course aims for building the theoretical foundation and engineering knowledge required for understanding the design and specifications of power transmission and distribution systems.
Electrical and electronic circuits, power systems.
| COs | CO Statements | Corresponding Pos | Learning Domain and Taxonomy Levels | Delivery Methods and Activities | Assessment Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the fundamentals of overhead and underground transmission line parameters, calculate transmission line parameter based on line design. | PO(a), PO(b) | C1, C2 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO2 | Understand and analyze the electrical and mechanical stresses on transmission line conductors and insulators, and solve basic design problems of transmission line. | PO(a), PO(b), PO(c) | C1, C3, C4 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO3 | Understand the basics of HVDC transmission systems, and explain its operation | PO(a) | C1, C2 | ||
| CO4 | Understand the topological design of substation, and substation grounding. | PO(a) | C1, C2 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO5 | Understand the basics of distribution systems losses and propose loss reduction strategies. | PO(a), PO(c) | C1, C3, C4 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | Weeks | Topics (According to syllabus) | Mapping with COs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | 3 | Transmission line parameters: inductance and capacitance | CO1, CO2 |
| 10-12 | 4 | Sag of overhead lines | CO2 |
| 13-15 | 5 | Types of insulators and electrical stress analysis | CO2 |
| 16-21 | 6-7 | Underground cables: Types and construction; oil filled, gas insulated and XLPE cables; electrical characteristics - electrical stress, capacitance, charging current, insulation resistance, dielectric power factor and dielectric loss, skin effect, proximity effect; identification of fault location | CO1, CO2 |
| 22-27 | 8-9 | HVDC transmission: comparison of AC and DC transmission, HVDC transmission system components, monopolar and bipolar HVDC transmission, power converters: CSC (Current source converter) and VSC (Voltage source converter), operation and control of HVDC transmission link | CO3 |
| 28-33 | 10-11 | Substations: substation equipment, bus bar arrangements, substation earthing, neutral grounding, substation automation, GIS substation | CO4 |
| 34-39 | 12-13 | Distribution systems: primary and secondary distribution - radial, ring main, and interconnected system, distribution losses and feeder reconfiguration | CO5 |
| 40-42 | 14 | Review | CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5 |
Four nos. of tests (Quiz, Assignment, Viva and Presentation) will be taken and best 3 nos. will be counted.
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%
John J. Grainger, and William D. Stevenson, Jr., “Power System Analysis,” McGraw Hill, 1994
Turan Gönen, “Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering - Analysis and Design,” 3rd ed., CRC Press
“EPRI AC Transmission Line Reference Book—200 kV and Above,” 3rd ed., Electric Power Research Institute, 2005
Leonard L. Grigsby ed., “Electric Power Generation Transmission and Distribution,” CRC Press, 2007