Students will build upon their knowledge of single phase and three phase systems, transformers, switching devices and transmission lines, to develop an understanding of the issues behind power conversion systems, power transmission & distribution systems, perform power flow studies using analytical methods and computational tools, analyse reactive power and voltage control of power transmission and distribution systems as well as fault current calculations.
The course explains the method to evaluate performance and characteristics of single-phase and three‐phase rectifiers and inverters. The control of AC rotating machines and power quality issues are presented as examples of application.Lectures on theory and operating principles will be backed up by tutorials on practical case studies and laboratory exercises on computer simulations and experimental tests.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Perform design calculations and rate the devices for rectifiers and inverters
Calculation of power quality indices for circuits with power converters;
Design differential mode filters with damping to mitigate power quality issues;
Evaluate steady‐state performance and variable-speed operations of AC machines.
Introduce the structure of electrical power transmission & distribution systems
Calculate power flows and voltage profiles of electrical power transmission & distribution systems using analytical methods and computational tools
Explain the techniques for operation and control of electrical power transmission & distribution systems
Explain the design and control of network systems to maintain statutory voltage and levels and frequencies
Analyse power transmission & distribution systems using analytical methods and computational tools
Perform calculations on fault levels and fault protection systems