ECE 664
Power System Components and Modeling
Fall 2017
Topics
- Generation supply and technologies.
- 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.
- 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: Single phase: Distributed parameter model. Phasor lumped model. Three phase: Distributed parameter model. Reduced models. Sequence(symmetrical components)models.
- Underground cables.
- RLC loads.
- Induction motors: Detailed model. Phasor models.
- Aggregate load models: Impedance models. Power models. Induction motor power models.
- Sequence (symmetrical components) models.
- Basic structure and operation.
- Commutation.
- Harmonics.
- DC links.
- Controls.
Readings
- J. Arrillaga and N. R. Watson, Computer Modeling of Electrical Power Systems, 2nd edition, John Wiley, 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, 5th 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, CRC Press, July 2008, ISBN 0849373654. (Simplified models of all elements.)
- C. A. Gross, Power System Analysis, 2nd edition, John Wiley, 1986. (Simplified models of lines and transformers.)
- Journal papers, technical reports and websites (available on-line).
- Course notes available at course website.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Public departmental course outline. Source may be archival; no current-term assignment is implied. Bibliographic details are preserved in textbook notes. Historical code(s) absent from the current catalogue: ECE 664.