ECE 662
Power Systems Analysis and Control
Fall 2025 · Power System Analysis and Control
Topics
- Fall 2025
- Sub-Topics 6 Review
- Basic power system elements and models: ◊ Generators. ◊ Transmission systems. ◊ Loads. ◊ FACTS. ◊ Renewable Energy Sources (RES).
- Power Flow Analysis
- System model.
- Equations.
- Solution techniques: ◊ Newton-Raphson. ◊ Fast decoupled. ◊ Optimization.
- Contingency analysis. 3 Short Circuit Analysis
- Faults: ◊ 3-phase. ◊ Single-phase-to-ground. ◊ Two-phase. ◊ Two-phase-to-ground.
- Matrix analysis. 3 Basic Stability Concepts
- Nonlinear systems: ◊ Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE). ◊ Differential Algebraic Equations (DAE).
- Equilibrium points: ◊ Definition. ◊ Linearization. ◊ Eigen analysis.
- Stability regions. 6 Voltage Stability and Control
- Definitions.
- Voltage collapse (long-term): ◊ Basic concepts. ◊ Tools: Continuation power flows; direct methods; indices. ◊ Control and protection: Compensation; secondary voltage regulation; under-voltage relays. ◊ System security and transmission congestion. ◊ Real blackout analysis.
- Voltage regulation (short-term): ◊ Basic concepts. ◊ Fault-Induced Delayed Voltage Recovery (FIDVR). ◊ Real blackout analysis. 3 Small-perturbation Stability and Control
- Definitions and basic concepts.
- Tools: Eigenvalue analysis.
- Control and protection: ◊ PSSS. ◊ FACTS.
- Real blackout analysis. 6 Transient Stability and Control
Readings
- A. Gómez-Expósito, A. J. Conejo and C. A. Cañizares, Editors, Electric Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation, 2nd edition, CRC Press, June 2018, ISBN 9781315192246.
- A. R. Bergen and V. Vittal, Power systems analysis, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2000.
- J. Arrillaga and C. P. Arnold, Computer analysis of power systems, John Wiley, 1990.
- P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control, McGraw-Hill, 1994, ISBN 0-07-035958-X.
- P. M. Anderson and A. A. Fouad, Power system control and stability, IEEE Press, 1994.
- Voltage stability assessment: concepts, practices and tools,
- 6. Journal papers and technical reports (available on-line).
- 7. Course notes available at course website.
Fall 2024 · Content:
Topics
- No. of Weeks
- Sub-Topics 1 Basic Concepts
- Fault types; Generator modeling during faults; Fault analysis solution techniques; Calculation of 3 phase balanced fault current; Methods of symmetrical components; Representation of a system in the phase sequence networks; Fault level in a typical system; Systematic methods for fault analysis in large networks; Bus impedance (short- circuit matrix) method; Neutral grounding 2 System Stability
- Definition and classifications of stability; Simplified model of synchronous machine; The swing equation; Transient stability analysis; Transient stability solution methods; Equal area criteria; Transient stability calculations by computers 2 Compensation of Power Transmission Systems Introduction; ideal shunt compensator; ideal series compensator; improvement of the voltage profile, power-angle characteristics, stability margin and damping to power oscillations using both types of compensators.
- Voltage Stability Definitions. Voltage collapse: Basic concepts. Control and protection: Compensation; secondary voltage regulation; under-voltage relays. Voltage regulation: Basic concepts. Practical applications: A real blackout analysis.
Readings
- Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation, by A. Gómez-Expósito, A. J. Conejo and C. A. Cañizares, CRC Press, July 2008, ISBN 0849373654.
- Power System Analysis and Design, by Glover, Sarma and Overbye, 5th edition, Thomson, 2011.
- Power System Analysis, by J. J. Grainger & W. D. Stevenson, Jr., 1994, McGraw Hill Pub., ISBN: 0070612935 4. Power System Analysis, by A. R. Bergen and V. Vittal, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, 2000
- Power generation, operation and control, by Wood & Wollenberg, Wiley- Interscience, 2nd Edition, 1994, ISBN 0-471-58699-4
- 6. Lecturer Notes and Journal Papers
Fall 2022
Topics
- No. of Weeks
- Sub-Topics 1 Basic Concepts
- Fault types; Generator modeling during faults; Fault analysis solution techniques; Calculation of 3 phase balanced fault current; Methods of symmetrical components; Representation of a system in the phase sequence networks; Fault level in a typical system; Systematic methods for fault analysis in large networks; Bus impedance (short-circuit matrix) method; Neutral grounding 2 System Stability
- Definition and classifications of stability; Simplified model of synchronous machine; The swing equation; Transient stability analysis; Transient stability solution methods; Equal area criteria; Transient stability calculations by computers 2 Compensation of Power Transmission Systems Introduction; ideal shunt compensator; ideal series compensator; improvement of the voltage profile, power-angle characteristics, stability margin and damping to power oscillations using both types of compensators.
- Voltage Stability Definitions. Voltage collapse: Basic concepts.
- Projects:
- Newton–Raphson power flow and short circuit analysis of the IEEE 14-bus test system using MATLAB Power System Analysis Toolbox (PSAT) PSAT software.
- Stability analysis of the IEEE 14-bus test system using PSAT software.
Readings
- Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation, by A. Gómez-Expósito, A. J. Conejo and C. A. Cañizares, CRC Press, July 2008, ISBN 0849373654.
- Power System Analysis and Design, by Glover, Sarma and Overbye, 5th edition, Thomson, 2011.
- Power System Analysis, by J. J. Grainger & W. D. Stevenson, Jr., 1994, McGraw Hill Pub., ISBN: 0070612935 4. Power System Analysis, by A. R. Bergen and V. Vittal, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, 2000
- Power generation, operation and control, by Wood & Wollenberg, Wiley- Interscience, 2nd Edition, 1994, ISBN 0-471-58699-4
- 6. Lecturer Notes and Journal Papers
Fall 2022
Topics
- No. of Weeks
- Sub-Topics 1 Basic Concepts
- Fault types; Generator modeling during faults; Fault analysis solution techniques; Calculation of 3 phase balanced fault current; Methods of symmetrical components; Representation of a system in the phase sequence networks; Fault level in a typical system; Systematic methods for fault analysis in large networks; Bus impedance (short-circuit matrix) method; Neutral grounding 2 System Stability
- Projects:
- Newton–Raphson power flow and short circuit analysis of the IEEE 14-bus test system using MATLAB Power System Analysis Toolbox (PSAT) PSAT software.
- Stability analysis of the IEEE 14-bus test system using PSAT software.
Readings
- Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation, by A. Gómez-Expósito, A. J. Conejo and C. A. Cañizares, CRC Press, July 2008, ISBN 0849373654.
- Power System Analysis and Design, by Glover, Sarma and Overbye, 5th edition, Thomson, 2011.
- Power System Analysis, by J. J. Grainger & W. D. Stevenson, Jr., 1994, McGraw Hill Pub., ISBN: 0070612935 4. Power System Analysis, by A. R. Bergen and V. Vittal, Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition, 2000
- Power generation, operation and control, by Wood & Wollenberg, Wiley- Interscience, 2nd Edition, 1994, ISBN 0-471-58699-4
- 6. Lecturer Notes and Journal Papers
Fall 2021 · Power System Analysis and Control
Topics
- Fall 2021
- Sub-Topics 6 Review
- Basic power system elements and models: ◊ Generators. ◊ Transmission systems. ◊ Loads. ◊ FACTS. ◊ Renewable Energy Sources (RES).
- Power Flow Analysis
- System model.
- Equations.
- Solution techniques: ◊ Newton-Raphson. ◊ Fast decoupled. ◊ Optimization.
- Contingency analysis. 3 Short Circuit Analysis
- Faults: ◊ 3-phase. ◊ Single-phase-to-ground. ◊ Two-phase. ◊ Two-phase-to-ground.
- Matrix analysis. 4 Basic Stability Concepts
- Nonlinear systems: ◊ Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE). ◊ Differential Algebraic Equations (DAE).
- Equilibrium points: ◊ Definition. ◊ Linearization. ◊ Eigen analysis.
- Stability regions. 6 Voltage Stability and Control
- Definitions.
- Voltage collapse (long-term): ◊ Basic concepts. ◊ Tools: Continuation power flows; direct methods; indices. ◊ Control and protection: Compensation; secondary voltage regulation; under-voltage relays. ◊ System security and transmission congestion. ◊ Real blackout analysis.
- Voltage regulation (short-term): ◊ Basic concepts. ◊ Fault-Induced Delayed Voltage Recovery (FIDVR). ◊ Real blackout analysis. 4 Small-perturbation Stability and Control
- Definitions and basic concepts.
- Tools: Eigenvalue analysis.
- Control and protection: ◊ PSSS. ◊ FACTS.
- Real blackout analysis. 4 Transient Stability and Control
Readings
- A. Gómez-Expósito, A. J. Conejo and C. A. Cañizares, Editors, Electric Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation, 2nd edition, CRC Press, June 2018, ISBN 9781315192246.
- A. R. Bergen and V. Vittal, Power systems analysis, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2000.
- J. Arrillaga and C. P. Arnold, Computer analysis of power systems, John Wiley, 1990.
- P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control, McGraw-Hill, 1994, ISBN 0-07-035958-X.
- P. M. Anderson and A. A. Fouad, Power system control and stability, IEEE Press, 1994.
- Voltage stability assessment: concepts, practices and tools,
- 6. Journal papers and technical reports (available on-line).
- 7. Course notes available at course website.
Fall 2017 · Power Systems
Topics
- Review of Phasors; Balanced 3 Phase (φ) Systems; Complex Power; Reactive Compensation; The per Unit System; Power transfer and reactive power; Useful network theory
- Synchronous Machines: Characteristics; Equivalent circuit, The operation of a generator on infinite bus; Salient-pole generator
- Transmission Lines: Types and Parameters; Representation of Transmission Lines; Transmission Line Models
- Power Transformers: Ideal transformer; Practical transformer; connection of 3 Phase transformer and phase shift; per-phase equivalent circuit; Autotransformer
- Loads: Load types; Load models.
- Basic Power Flow(PF) Problem: Basic bus types; Equality and inequality constraints; Problem solvability
- Solution of the PF Problem: Newton-Raphson (NR) method; NR applied to PF Equations;
- PF Approximations: Dishonest NR; Decoupled power flow; Fast decoupled power flow; DC power flow
- Power System Control: Indirect transmission line control; Analytic calculation of sensitivities; Analytic sensitivities; Operating areas; Area control error (ACE); Automatic generation control (AGC)
- Definition and classifications of stability; Simplified model of synchronous machine; The swing equation; Transient stability analysis; Transient stability solution methods; Equal area criteria; Transient stability calculations by computers
- Introduction; ideal shunt compensator; ideal series compensator; improvement of the voltage profile, power-angle characteristics, stability margin and damping to power oscillations using both types of compensators.
- Definitions. Voltage collapse: Basic concepts. Control and protection: Compensation; secondary voltage regulation; under-voltage relays. Voltage regulation: Basic concepts. Practical applications: A real blackout analysis.
Readings
- Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation
- Power System Analysis and Design
- Power System Analysis
- Power generation, operation and control
- Lecturer Notes and Journal Papers
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