Power System Stability
About the course
Cannot be taken as a single subject
System Components
Generators, transformers, transmission lines and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)
Stationary conditions
Generators, transformers, transmission lines and loads
Generator stability
Swing equation, damping, stationary and transient stability, multi-machine systems
Voltage stability
Stability criteria, critical load demand, static and dynamic analysis
Frequency Stability
Frequency droop, primary and secondary control, tertiary control, load shedding
Stability Enhancement
Power system stabilizers, Shunt FACTS devices, Series compensators
Admission requirements
Suggested prerequisites: ELE-3500 Power System Fundamentals, or similar
Objectives of the course
After completing the subject, the students will have the following learning outcome:
Knowledge and understanding:
-The candidate will be familiar with the working principles and properties of the different power system elements
-The candidate will have knowledge of different kinds of electric loads and how to make complex load models
-The candidate will have knowledge of generator stability (load angle stability).
-The candidate will have knowledge of network voltage stability.
-The candidate will have knowledge of system frequency stability.
-The candidate will have knowledge of different methods of stability improvement.
Skills:
-The candidate will be able to perform basic stability analysis
-The candidate will be able to make simple power system models and perform dynamic simulations
General competence:
-The candidate will be able to understand the interaction between the different elements in a power system
-The candidate will be able to view the power system in a social and economic perspective
Prerequisites
Teaching methods
The lectures will mostly focus on presenting theory, but instruction in simulation tools will also be provided.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Curriculum
Machowski, Bialek, Bumby: Power System Dynamics, Stability and Control
Additional literature
-Prabha Kundur: Power System Stability and Control
-Selected Research papers
Assessment
Mandatory task
Five of Six assignments (hand-in exercises) have to be approved in order to take the final exam.
Assessment
3 hours written exam.
Grading scale is from A (highest) to F (lowest), with E as the minimum pass grade
There will be arranged a re-sit exam for this course
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