Electric Power Stations and Substations

Code:

EEC0108

Acronym:

CSUB

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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	54	Syllabus	4	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The course aims to develop students’ interest in and knowledge and understanding of tools and methods for system reliability at the substation and plant level and electricity generation methods. The module addresses in depth reliability models, risk analysis and compromise seeking among several planning objectives, namely investment, security, quality of service and generation and substation technology . 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 system reliability - power generation (hydro, thermal and renewable) - substation design They will acquire intellectual and practical skills to: - develop appropriate models of scenario building and criteria representation for 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)

Learning outcomes and competences

- Knowledge and understanding of reliability models, risk analysis and compromise seeking among several planning objectives, namely investment, security, quality of service and generation and substation technology .

- Electricity generation  tecnologies power generation (hydro, thermal and renewable)

- Substation designand layout

-  Knowledge and understanding of tools and methods for system reliability at the substation and plant level and electricity generation methods.

- 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 system reliability - power generation (hydro, thermal and renewable) - substation design

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Knowledge of physics, electricity theory and power systems structure

Program

Reliability in Power Systems. Reliability in substations and switching stations. Minimum cuts and reliability indices. Active and passive failures.Plant and substation availability. Effect of failure mode. Simulation of failure modes. Evaluation of reliability indices. Numerical relyability  analysis of typical substations. Reliability studies using the minimum cut sets theory. Malfunction of alternative supplies. Evaluation of reliability worth.
Generation. Fossil-fueled steam generation. Nuclear fueled steam generation. Steam engines and turbines. Steam turbine applications.Hydroelectric Power Generation. Hydraulic turbines. Elements of a hydroelectric plant. Power plant settings.Reversible pump turbines.Renewable Energy. The Portuguese Power Generation System. Substation design. Voltage levels. Bus types and connections. Physical arrangements. Support sructures. Clearances. Grounding. Fault analysis.

Mandatory literature

Billinton, Roy; Reliability evaluation of engineering systems. ISBN: 0-273-08484-4
Billinton, Roy; Reliabilitaty evaluation of power systems. ISBN: 0-306-45259-6
Wang, Hongzhou; Reliability and optimal maintenance. ISBN: 1-84628-324-8
Ramírez Vázquez, José; Estaciones de transformacion y distribucion proteccion de sistemas electricos. ISBN: 84 329 6007 1
J. Luís Pereira da Silva; Método dos Cortes Mínimos -Edição Revista, 2005
Boyle, Godfrey; Renewable energy. ISBN: 0-19-856451-1
Barbosa, Fernando Pires Maciel Faculdade de Engenharia. Universidade do Porto; Análise de sistemas eléctricos
L. Vilela Pinto; Manual MGCALC. ISBN: 972-95831-1-0

Complementary Bibliography

ABB; Switchgear Manual, ABB Calor Emag Schaltanlagen AG, 1995. ISBN: 3-464-48234-0

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

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	75,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	50,00
Frequência das aulas	72,00
Trabalho de investigação	40,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Compliance with the rules in force attendance. Perform two assignments (The report of the 1st assigment should be delivered until the 9th of November and the 2nd until 18th December). The student must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the assignments.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Exam- FE- 15 values Mark of the reports of the two practical assignments (PA)(5 values) Students have to reach a minimum mark of 40% in each of the components. FE- CDIO Syllabus: 1.2,1.4,2.3,2.5,3.2,3.3 PA- CDIO Syllabus: 1.2,1.4,2.3,2.5,3.2,3.3,4.2,4.3,4.4 and 4.6

Examinations or Special Assignments

During the realization of the practical part of the examination is not allowed to use calculators range of TI-Nspire (Texas Instruments). As a general rule, it is only allowed to use calculators which meet the following requirements: - Have no ability to read pdf files or image format (including vector formats) - Does not have the capacity of distance communication.

 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

These situations do not exempt the completion of the two assignments. They have to be performed at the same time limit, established for regular students. The form of assessment is therefore the same for all students. Students may only submit to the final examination if they have completed the two assignments with a minimum of 40% in each of them.

Classification improvement

An exam. Students cannot improve the mark of the practical assignments.

Observations

Students with frequency from previous years and that have performed the computational work may apply to the professor that the previous work be considered.

During the realization of the practical part of the examination is not allowed to use calculators range of TI-Nspire (Texas Instruments). As a general rule, it is only allowed to use calculators which meet the following requirements: - Have no ability to read pdf files or image format (including vector formats) - Does not have the capacity of distance communication.