EE471 POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS I

Course Code:5670471
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MURAT GÖL
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. understand the structure of electric power systems and to develop models for basic power system equipment (such as lines, cables, transformers, generators, etc), 

2. analyze balanced and unbalanced three-phase electric systems,

3. use and apply these models in the analysis of three-phase short-circuits and learn different electrical protection devices,

4. describe computer modeling of large power systems and construct and revise related network matrices,

5. apply numerical solution techniques to typical power system problem,

6. formulate and solve the load flow problem, interpret the results and assess the effect of controlling parameters in the operation and design of power systems.


Course Content

Basic structure of electrical power systems. System matrices. Symmetrical three-phase faults Symmetrical components. Unbalanced system analysis. Power flow analysis.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • Describe the structure, operation and model for different transformer types and connections (such as two-winding, three-winding, autotransformers, Y-connection, Delta-connection, etc)
  • Employ per-unit system in the analysis of three phase circuits,
  • Describe and assess active and reactive power concepts in three phase networks,
  • Compute and analyze three-phase faults in a power system,
  • Explain and derive symmetrical component transformation,
  • Construct positive, negative and zero-sequence equivalent circuits of a power network,
  • Compute and analyze unsymmetrical faults in a power system,
  • Perform power flow analysis.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
#Program OutcomesNoYes
1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies