Protection Power Systems

Code:

EEC0113

Acronym:

SPRO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2013/2014 - 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	26	Syllabus (Transition) since 2010/2011	5	-	6	63	162
		Syllabus	5	-	6	63	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course aims to develop essential knowledge and capacity in the domain of power system protection.  This includes, for example the ability to design and customize protection systems and equipment against incidents in electrical power systems.  The module will start with presenting basic principles of relays and requirements of the protection and control in power systems.  Following from there, the distribution and transmission fault clearance and post-fault are discussed.  The module will finish with discussion on various aspects related to the protection of rotating machines and transformers. 

Learning outcomes and competences

1. the acquisition and demonstration of advanced knowledge on the constitution and performance of power protection in electrical energy systems
2. the treatment, validation and interpretation of results obtained in practical assignments, namely in the parameterization and programming of digital relays
3. Autonomous work and bibliography research
4. Planning team work and developing team spirit
5. Report writing; 
6. The understanding of external, enterprise and commercial contexts in which this sector power system protection

7. Setting objectives and project management

Working method

Presencial

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

1 – Possessing knowledge about basic math, the use of trigonometry, vector algebra and complex variables;

2 – Being able to represent power system in p.u. ;

3 – Having critical awareness about the modeling in electrical power transformers, generators, motors and lines / cables for power transmission;

4 – Having the ability to formulate matrix "Z" and "Y";

5 – Understanding power flow;

6 – Being able to calculate symmetrical and asymmetrical short-circuit;

7 – Understanding the principle of stability equation "swing" and criterion of equal areas.

Program

Understanding power protection, automation and control systems state of art; How power system is monitored and measured; characteristics of relays; the main protection modules: distance relays; application of the distance relays in line protection. relays’ typical curves.Coordination of protection systems. Bus protection systems. Protection of alternating current generators, AC machines, transformers, condensers and alternating current generators/transformers.

Protection, automation and control systems' maintenance, diagnosis and test. Digital protection: Principles and characteristics.

Mandatory literature

The Electricity Training Association 340; Power System Protection. ISBN: 0-85296-834-5(vol.1)
J. Gers and E. Holmes; Protection of Electricity Distribution Networks, 2nd Edition, THE IEE, 2007. ISBN: 0-86341-537-7 / 978-0-86341-537-1
Stanley H. Horowitz, Arun G. Phadke; Power system relaying. ISBN: 0-86380-135-8
Muthiah Geethanjali ; Artificial Intelligence for power system protection, Lambert, 2012. ISBN: 978-3659175695

Complementary Bibliography

Gers, Juan M.; Protection of electricity distribution networks. ISBN: 0-85296-923-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical exposition classes supported on transparencies.

Development themes:

Working examples will be used to facilitate developing the ability to apply theories.  Students will be grouped (2-3 students a group) and will be required to prepare and present their proposed solutions in class.  Their proposed solutions will be archived for future reference. 

Software

RTDS Real Time Digital Simulator
PSCAD /EMTDC
CAPE- Computer-Aided Protection Engineering
IPSA Power System Analysis

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Participação presencial	0,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	216,00
Total:	216,00

Eligibility for exams

Students Assessment:

An exam counts for 70% of the total evaluations

The other 30% is divided by weekly small assignments and an essay (supported by a report in a IEEE format paper and a presentation using PowerPoint)

Calculation formula of final grade

Students Assessment:

An exam counts for 70% of the total evaluations

The other 3