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13543 (v.2) Power Systems 603


Area:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

306882 (v.1) Power Systems 503 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Power Line Representation - Single Line Diagram, Per Unit System for single phase circuits, Per Unit System for three phase circuits. Transmission Line Representation - AC vs DC transmission, Standard Transmission Voltages, Series Impedance Calculation (resistance, inductances and capacitances), Short - Long line models (A, B, C, D constants), Efficiency and Voltage regulations, Series and Shunt Compensations. Power Flow Calculations - Review of Real, Reactive and Apparent Power, Gauss-Seidel Load Flow Method, Decoupled Load Flow Method, Contingency calculations, DC Load Flow. Three Phase Fault Calculations - Symmetrical fault, Symmetrical components, Positive, Negative and Zero sequence equivalent circuits, Unsymmetrical Faults (L-G, L-L-G, L-L faults),Circuit Breaker Ratings.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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