ECE 6601PD
Power System Components and Modeling
Fall 2024
Topics
- Fall 2024
- Weeks Topics Sub-Topics 4 Generation Plant
- Power system overview.
- Supply technologies.
- Generation plant components.
- Synchronous machine.
- Dynamic models of generators for stability analysis: o Subtransient model. o Transient model. o Basic control models
- Steady state model.
- Sequence (symmetrical component) models.
- Generator-system dynamic behavior.
- Overview of protections. 2 Transformers
- Single phase: o Detailed model. o Phasor models.
- Three phase: o Connections. o Models.
- Special Transformers: o Three-winding transformers. o Zig-zag transformers. o Autotransformers.
- Saturation and inrush currents.
- Controls: o Load tap changers (LTCs). o Phase shifters.
- Overview of protections. 2 Transmission Lines and Cables
- Transmission Lines: o Single phase: Distributed parameter model. Phasor lumped model. o Three phase: Distributed parameter model. Reduced models. o Sequence (symmetrical components) models.
- Underground cables.
- Overview of protections.
Readings
- J. Arrillaga and N. R. Watson, Computer Modeling of Electrical Power Systems , 2 nd edition, John Willey, 2001, ISBN 0-471-87249-0. (Simplified models of generators and HVDC.)
- N. G. Hingorani and L. Gyugyi, Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, IEEE Press, 2000. (FACTS.)
- J. Arrillaga, High Voltage Direct Current Transmission, 2nd edition, IET, 1998. (HVDC.)
- Transmission and Distribution Reference Book , 5 th edition, ABB, 1997. (Transformers and some protections.)
- Electromagnetic Transients Program Reference Manual (EMTP Theory Book), BPA, 1986. (Generators and transmission lines, and some transformer and load models.)
- P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control, McGraw-Hill, 1994, ISBN 0-07-035958-X. (Generator models.)
- P. Anderson, Power System Protection, IEEE, 1998, ISBN 9780470545591. (Protections.)
- A. Gómez-Expósito, A. J. Conejo and C. A. Cañizares, Editors, Electric Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation, 2 nd edition, CRC Press, June 2018, ISBN 9781315192246. (Simplified models of all elements.)
- C. A. Gross, Power System Analysis, 2 nd edition, John Wiley, 1986. (Simplified models of lines and transformers.)
- J. Yin et al., Unified Power Flow Controller Technology and Application, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2017. (UPFC examples.)
- 11. Journal papers, technical reports and websites (available on-line).
- 12. Course notes available at course website.
Undated
Topics
- Generation Plant
- Power system overview.
- Supply technologies.
- Generation plant components.
- Synchronous machine.
- Dynamic models of generators for stability analysis: Subtransient model. Transient model. Basic control models
- Steady state model.
- Sequence (symmetrical component) models.
- Generator-system dynamic behavior.
- Overview of protections.
- Transformers
- Single phase: Detailed model. Phasor models.
- Three phase: Connections. Models.
- Special Transformers: Three-winding transformers. Zig-zag transformers. Autotransformers.
- Saturation and inrush currents.
- Controls: Load tap changers (LTCs). Phase shifters.
- Overview of Protections.
- Transmission Lines and Cables
- Transmission Lines: Single phase: Distributed parameter model. Phasor lumped model. Three phase: Distributed parameter model. Reduced models. Sequence (symmetrical components) models.
- Underground cables.
- Loads
- RLC loads.
- Induction motors: Detailed model. Phasor models.
- Aggregate load models: Impedance models. Power models. Induction motor power models.
Readings
- Computer Modeling of Electrical Power Systems
- Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems
- High Voltage Direct Current Transmission
- Transmission and Distribution Reference Book
- Electromagnetic Transients Program Reference Manual (EMTP Theory Book)
- Power System Stability and Control
- Power System Protection,
- Electric Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation
- Power System Analysis
- Unified Power Flow Controller Technology and Application
- Journal papers, technical reports and websites (available on-line).
- Course notes available at course website.
Sources
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