Electrical Power Systems

Code:

EEC0072

Acronym:

SEEN

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2008/2009 - 2S

Active?	Yes
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	190	Syllabus since 2006/2007	2	-	6	63	160
			4
		Syllabus since 2007/2008	2	-	6	63	160
			4
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 3º ano	2	-	6	63	160
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 5º ano	2	-	6	63	160
		Plano para alunos que em 2006 estiveram no 4º ano	2	-	6	63	160

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The students should be able to:
Understand and describe the main aspects of generation, transmission, distribution, trade and use of electric energy, including the recent changes in the electric sector.
Calculate the electric parameters of lines, set the PI model and use it to analyze the different operating points.
Understand and explain the main aspects of the technical management of a power system and formulate and solve control problem at a basic level.
Formulate the power flow problem.
Use the p.u. system and the DC power flow model to solve network analysis problems.

Program

Energy. Energy sources. Electric energy. The Portuguese case. General structure of electric power systems. Load diagrams. Industrial generation of electric energy: the different types of power plants.
Transmission lines: technical aspects, electrical parameters and equations. Per unit system. Mathematical model of the electric power system. System behavior. Power flow calculations: general aspects and DC model.
The liberalized structure of the electric sector.
Rational use of electric energy: tariffs, reactive compensation, load management.

Mandatory literature

Textos de apoio, em papel ou pdf
Textos de apoio, em papel ou pdf

Complementary Bibliography

Elgerd, Olle I.; Electric energy systems theory, N
Weedy, B. M; Electric Power Systems, N. ISBN: 0-471-97677-6
Grainger, John J.; Power System Analysis, N. ISBN: 0-07-113338-0
Elgerd, Olle I.; Basic Electric Power Engineering, N. ISBN: 0-201-01717-2
Elgerd, Olle I.; Electric energy systems theory, N
Weedy, B. M; Electric Power Systems, N. ISBN: 0-471-97677-6
Grainger, John J.; Power System Analysis, N. ISBN: 0-07-113338-0
Elgerd, Olle I.; Basic Electric Power Engineering, N. ISBN: 0-201-01717-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical exposition classes, with occasional support on transparencies. Practical classes to solve. Technical visits to power plants and substations.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	52,00
	Exame	6,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	12
	Estudo autónomo	90
	Total:	102,00

Eligibility for exams

Acceptable level in 2 out of 3 home assignments.

Observations

Knowledge on 3-phase circuit required.