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Syllabus ( ELEC 627 )


   Basic information
Course title: Computer Based Analysis Of Power Systems
Course code: ELEC 627
Lecturer: Assist. Prof. Tuba GÖZEL
ECTS credits: 7.5
GTU credits: 3 (3+0+0)
Year, Semester: 1/2, Fall and Spring
Level of course: Second Cycle (Master's)
Type of course: Area Elective
Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face to face , Group study , Lab work
Pre- and co-requisites: None
Professional practice: No
Purpose of the course: Investigation into analytical and computational methods used for power system analysis and developing Load flow and fault analysis codes using MatLab familiarization to Commercial Power system packages
   Learning outcomes Up

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Recognise analytical and computatinal technics, used in power systems analysis

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    3. Outline, examine and work details of projects
    4. Acquire scientific knowledge
    5. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
    3. Term paper
  2. Develop power flow and fault analysis codes

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
    2. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems

    Method of assessment

    1. Written exam
    2. Homework assignment
    3. Term paper
  3. Use commercial grade power systems analysis software

    Contribution to Program Outcomes

    1. Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
    2. Outline, examine and work details of projects

    Method of assessment

    1. Homework assignment
   Contents Up
Week 1: Introduction to power systems a) Phasors and power b) Basic power systems elements
Week 2: Mathematical reminder a) numerical solution of non linear equations b) numeric integration c) Matrices
Week 3: Load flow analysis a) models b) FACTS devices c) Commercial grades programs
Week 4: Load flow analysis (Cont.) a) Gauss type algorithms b) Newton type algorithms
Week 5: Load flow analysis (Cont.) a) Distribution systems power flow algorithms b) Forward-backward sweep based methods
Week 6: Fault analysis a) Models b) symmetrical faults
Week 7: Fault analysis (Cont) a) Symmetrical Components b) Unsymmetrical faults
Week 8: Midterm exam
Week 9: Stability a) Steady state stability b) Angle stability c) Equal area criterion
Week 10: Stability (Cont.) a) Voltage stability c) Voltage control
Week 11: Stability (Cont.) a) Transient stability c) Synchronous machine models
Week 12: Stability (Cont.) a) Load modeling c) Commercial grades programs
Week 13: Earthing a) Fundamentals of the power systems earthing b) Neutral and Protective earthing c) earthing standards
Week 14: Earthing (Cont.) a) Design of substation earthing b) Examples
Week 15*: Earthing (Cont.) a) Design of substation earthing b) Examples
Week 16*: Final Exam
Textbooks and materials: Saadat, H.: ‘Power System Analysis’, (Second Edition, Mcgraw-Hill Book Company, 2002, Isbn 0072848693)
Recommended readings: J. D Glover and M. Sarma, Power System Analysis And Design, (Second Edition, Pws Publishing Company, Boston, 1994, Isbn 0-53493-960-0)
Stevenson, W. D., Graınger J. Jr.: ‘Power System Analysis’, (Mcgraw-Hill Book Company)
Padiyar, K. R.: ‘Power System Dynamics: Stability And Control’, (New York, John Wiley, 1995)
H. Çakır, Güç Sistem Analizi, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Ders Kitabı
U. Arifoğlu, ‘Güç Sistemlerinin Bilgisayar Destekli Analizi’, (Alfa Yayınları)
T. Gönen, ‘Modern Power System Analysis’, (John Wiley)
Arrılaga, J., Arnold, C.P.: ‘Computer Analysis Of Power Systems’ (J. Willey And Sons, London, 1990)
Kimbark, W.E.: ‘Power System Stability, Volume III Synchronous Machines’, (John Willey & Sons, Inc. New York, 1956)
  * Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
Assessment Up
Method of assessment Week number Weight (%)
Mid-terms: 8 30
Other in-term studies: 0
Project: 0
Homework: 2, 4, 6,8, 10,12 20
Quiz: 0
Final exam: 16 50
  Total weight:
(%)
   Workload Up
Activity Duration (Hours per week) Total number of weeks Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching): 3 14
Own studies outside class: 3 14
Practice, Recitation: 0 0
Homework: 6 10
Term project: 10 2
Term project presentation: 1 1
Quiz: 0 0
Own study for mid-term exam: 10 1
Mid-term: 1 1
Personal studies for final exam: 10 1
Final exam: 2 1
    Total workload:
    Total ECTS credits:
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  * ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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