Transmission and Distribution Networks

Code:

EEC0104

Acronym:

RTDI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2008/2009 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/~fmb/RTDI
Responsible unit:	Power Systems
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	71	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	6,5	70	173
		Plano para bachareis que em 06 estiveram no 5º ano	4	-	6,5	70	173
		Syllabus since 2007/2008	3	-	6,5	70	173
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 3º ano	3	-	6,5	70	173
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 5º ano	3	-	6,5	70	173
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 4º ano	3	-	6,5	70	173
		Plano para bachareis que em 06 estiveram no 4º ano	4	-	6,5	70	173

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The course aims to develop students’ interest in and knowledge and understanding of tools and methods for distribution system study . The module addresses in depth reliability models, risk analysis and compromise seeking among several planning objectives, namely investment, security, quality of service of distribution systems .
Learning Outcomes:
Students will develop knowledge and understanding of:
-undamental concepts, principles and mathematical theories used for decision in an environment contaminated with uncertainty
-methods to evaluate indices to study the goodness or acceptability of decisions
-undamental concepts and principles of risk analysis and distribution system reliability
- distribution system planning
- substation design
They will acquire intellectual and practical skills to:
- develop appropriate models of scenario building and criteria representation for distribution system planning
- evaluate decisions under the paradigm of risk analysis
- use multiple criteria concepts in evaluating solutions
- write a technical report based on performed studies
(Skills CDIO- Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating-1.2,1.4,2.3,2.5,3.2,3.3,4.2,4.3,4.4 e 4.6)

Program

- The supply system
- Generation, transmission and distribution
- The distribution system
- Supply requirements
- Network configurations
- Planning distribution networks
- Planning objectives
-Reliability
-General
-Basic Reliability theory (the general reliability function, the exponential distribution, mean time to failure, Markov process, series and parallel system)
- Distribution Reliability Indices.
- Reliability investment appraisal
- Equipment (transformers, overhead lines, underground cables, switchgear)
- MV networks
- Principles for determining circuit dimensions
- Operational aspects (network arrangement, load transfer schemes, optimum location of protective equipment and switching devices)

Mandatory literature

Gõnen, Turan; Electric power distribution system engineering. ISBN: 0-07-023707-7
Lakervi, E.; Electricity distribution network design. ISBN: 0-86341-309-9
Jenkins, Nick 070; Embedded generation. ISBN: 0-85296-774-8
Billinton, Roy; Reliabilitaty evaluation of power systems. ISBN: 0-306-45259-6
Checa, Luis María; Líneas de transporte de energía. ISBN: 84-267-0684-3
Weedy, B. M; Thermal Design of Underground Systems. ISBN: 0-471-91673-0
Li, Wenyuan; Risk assessment of power systems. ISBN: 0-471-63168-X
Portugal.; Edição DGE do Regulamento de Segurança de Linhas Eléctricas de Alta Tensão. ISBN: 972-9030-53-7
Kiessling, F., Nefzger, P., Nolasco, J.F., Kaintzyk, U. ; Overhead Power Lines: Planning, Design, Construction, Springer, 2003. ISBN: 978-3-540-00297-0

Complementary Bibliography

www.ree.es
www.ren.pt
Guia Técnico SOLIDAL, SOLIDAL Condutores Eléctricos, S.A., 2005

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures, discussion and interaction about concepts and foundations of the methodologies. Tutorial classes dedicated to the development of small group projects that constitute the assignments of the course.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	63,00
	Exame	3,00
	Trabalho escrito	50,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	4
	Estudo autónomo	54
	Total:	58,00

Eligibility for exams

Successful completion of the two assignments.

Calculation formula of final grade

Written exam, 70%
Assignments, 30%
(Minimum of 40% in both components)

Examinations or Special Assignments

All the students must complete the assignments.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

All the students must complete the assignments.

Classification improvement

A second opportunity for the exam is available.
By its nature distributed evaluation cannot be improved.