Power System Fundamentals

The course can be taken as single course.

• Introduction to Power System
• Revision of Single Phase and 3 Phase Systems
• Per Unit Systems
• Elements in a Power System
• Modeling of Generators
• Modeling of Transformers
• Modeling of Transmission Lines
• Power Flow and Load Flow Studies
• Fault Analysis in a Power System
• Introduction to Reactive Power Compensation
• Introduction to FACTS Devices

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in Engineering program in power electronics and electrical machines. Basic knowledge in power systems is also an advantage.

In addition, the following requirements must be met: Minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Application code: 9371

Knowledge:

After having followed the course, the candidate shall have obtained insight in:

• Knowledge of Power system theory, power System functions, power system structure, power system generation, transmission and distribution.
• Review of Basic concepts of the three-phase system, active and reactive power, power flow impact on the system, reactive power compensation.
• Modeling of Power System Elements (Generators, Transformers, Transmission lines).
• Understanding of power flow/load flow problems, solutions of power flow problems by different computational aspects.
• Knowledge of different kinds of faults in a power system.
• Knowledge of reactive power compensation analysis in a transmission line including FACTS devices

Skills:

After having followed the course, the candidate shall be able to:

• Make and analyze simple model of a power system.
• Perform and analyze simple power system calculations.
• Perform and analyze simple power flow calculations.
• Perform and analyze simple power fault calculations.

General competence:

• The candidate will has a basic understanding about power system structures and interaction between different elements of power system

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

• ELE-3500 Power System Fundamentals 10 ects

Lectures + Assignments + Laboratory exercises

Software : MATLAB/SIMULINK

Language of instruction and examination

This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements. Please see the Admission requirements" section".

Master Level

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412.

More info about the coursework requirements

Re-sit examination