Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Power Systems Stability Control and Protection
School	School of Engineering
Department	Elec, Elec & Sys Engineering
Module Code	04 30064
Module Lead	Prof Xiao-Ping Zhang
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-35 hours Tutorial-6 hours Project supervision-6 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-6 hours Guided independent study-147 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module deals with power system stability, control and protection problems and associated advanced analysis and design techniques. The module covers synchronous machine theory and dynamic modelling; synchronous machine parameters for dynamic models; synchronous machine dynamic representation in stability studies; small signal stability and control of a single-machine infinite bus; method for the analysis of small signal stability and control of multi-machine systems; control concepts such as Excitation Control and Power System Stabilizer (PSS); basic concepts and protection principles of power systems such as over current, distance, busbar, transformer and generator protections; analytical calculations, settings and coordination for power system protection; and advanced protection concepts and methods such as Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED), Smart Substation, IEC61850, System Integrity Protection Strategies.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Explain synchronous machine theory and dynamic modelling Derive synchronous machine dynamic models in stability studies Understand how to determine the parameters for synchronous machine dynamic models Perform small signal stability and control of a single-machine infinite bus Explain the control concepts such as Excitation Control and Power System Stabilizer (PSS) Explain basic concepts and protection principles of power systems such as over current, distance, busbar, transformer and generator protections Perform analytical calculations, settings and coordination for power system protection Understand advanced protection concepts and methods such as Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED), Smart Substation, IEC61850 protocols, System Integrity protection strategies.
Assessment	30064-01 : Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: (50%) 2 coursework assignments (50%) 2hr written unseen exam Reassessment: Resit failed components
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