ECE 4633/6633

POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

CATALOG DATA: ECE 4633/6633. Power Distribution Systems. (3)

(Prerequisite: ECE 3414).

Three hours lecture. Distribution of power from transmission system to users; primary and secondary feeders; voltage regulation; distribution transformers; protective device coordination; system design; load management.

PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:

1. Network theorems and methods of solution.
2. Electric and magnetic fields.
3. Electric energy conversion devices.
4. Matrix operations

TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL:

1. J.D. Glover and M. Sarma, Power System Analysis and Design, Third Edition, Brooks/Cole, 2002.
2. PowerWorld Simulator Software (comes with book)

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

1. To develop student understanding of fundamental power system analysis methods and techniques. [1,2,5]
2. To develop student understanding of power distribution system design. [1,2,5]
3. To develop student understanding of applications of standard power distribution system equipment. [1,2,5,8]
4. To develop an appreciation for the external influences and impacts on power engineering decisions [7,8]

TOPICS COVERED:

1. Review of phasors and power concepts (2 classes)
2. Fundamentals of balanced three phase circuits (4 classes)
3. Single- and three-transformer applications and analyses (7 classes)
4. Per-Unit Analysis  (1 class)
5. Symmetrical Faults (3 classes)
6. Symmetrical components and sequence networks. (7 classes)
7. Unsymmetrical Faults and Analysis Techniques (6 classes)
8. Circuit breaker applications. (3 classes)
9. Fuse and Recloser applications (3 classes)
10. Protection Coordination (3 classes)
11. Current topics in power systems (3 classes)
12. Tests (3 classes)

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:

1. Engineering Science : 2 hours
2. Engineering Design : 1 hour
3. Basic Math and Science : 0 hours

ASSESSMENT:

1. Homework and simulation assignments
2. Quizzes and group in-class problems
3. Tests
4. Papers
5. Design Project
6. Final exam.

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO MEASURABLE OUTCOMES:

Objective 1:

• Master basic three-phase ac circuit theory. (1)
• Master symmetrical component methods and techniques, including sequence networks. (1,2,5)
• Apply the models for single-phase and three-phase transformers for power system analysis (1,2,5)

Objective 2:

• Master principles of distribution system arrangements necessary to serve various customers and load distributions. (1,5)
• Demonstrate the ability to use simulation tools for power system design (1,2,5)
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate distribution system equipment and distribution system protection (1,2,5)

Objective 3:

• Become familiar with protective equipment ratings, costs, and limitations. (1,2,5,8)

Objective 4:

• Demonstrate an ability to incorporate economics into engineering design decisions. (8)
• Demonstrate an ability to understand how public policy and public perception impacts power engineering activities and how power-engineering activities impact the environment (7, 8)

PREPARED BY:

Dr. Noel N. Schulz, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, December 7, 2004.