ECE 4643/6643

Power Systems relaying and control

CATALOG DATA: Power Systems Relaying and Control. (3).

(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ECE 4613).

Three hours lecture. Protection objectives and fundamentals,; inputs; protection of generators, transformers, busses and lines; stability and control.

PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:

1. Network theorems and methods of solution
2. Electric energy conversion devices.
3. Three-phase circuit analysis techniques

TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL:

1. Walter A. Elmore, Protective Relaying Theory and Applications, 2^nd Edition, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2004.

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

1. To develop student understanding of fundamental protective relaying methods and techniques. [1]
2. To develop student understanding of protection system design. [1,2]
3. To develop student understanding of applications of standard power system protection equipment. [1,2]

TOPICS COVERED:

1. Review of symmetrical components and sequence networks. (6 classes)
2. Classification of relays and general protection philosophies. (3 classes)
3. Basic Relay types (4 classes)
4. Protection against transients and surges (2 classes)
5. Instrument transformers for relaying (7 classes)
6. Microprocessor relaying fundamentals (3 classes)
7. System grounding impact on relaying (3 classes)
8. Generator protection (2 classes)
9. Motor Protection (2 class)
10. Non-pilot protection of transmission lines (7 classes)
11. Pilot protection of transmission lines (5 classes)
12. Reclosing control and synchronizing (2 classes)
13. Load-shedding and frequency relaying (2 classes)

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:

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

(Note that although ABET currently does not required that we report the number of design hours, only that we report if a course contains design, we continue to ask for this estimate.)

ASSESSMENT:

1. Homework.
2. Computer Simulation Assignments
3. Exams
4. Final Exam

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO MEASURABLE OUTCOMES:

Objective 1:

• Demonstrate the ability to draw electrical schematics showing the type and location of protection equipment for various applications. (1,5)
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the appropriate protective relay type and transducer for the various equipment protection schemes. (1,5)

Objective 2:

• Master principles of protection system arrangements necessary to maintain power system stability and reliability while maintaining the smallest outage area. (1,2,5)
• Master applications of distribution system protective equipment. (1,2,5)

Objective 3:

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

PREPARED BY:

Herbert L. Ginn III, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, September 15, 2004.