EE 461 - 2017 Fall - Syllabus
EE 461 - 2017 Fall - Syllabus
College of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
EE 461-Power Systems (3 Credit Hours/Dept. Compulsory)
Instructor Grading info Class Info
Dr. Mahmood Saadeh Test 1 30% Days Mon & Wed
Email: [email protected] Test 2 30% Time 12:30-2:00 PM
Office: Eng. 3043 Final 40% Location EE 2011
Office hours: Sun & Tue: 1:00-2:00
Mon: 11:30-12:30
Course
Course Number: 110409461
Prerequisite: Electrical Machines 1 (110409361), covering the following topics:
- Basic AC circuit analysis concepts.
- Transformers.
- Electrical Machines concepts and circuit models
Textbook: “Power System Analysis and Design”, 5th edition, Glover J. Duncan, Mulukulta
S. Sarma, & Overbye J. Thomas, 2011.
Course Description: Fundamentals of power systems generation, transmission, and distribution. Trans-
former principles, synchronous machines, transmission line parameters and calcula-
tions. Types of conductors, series resistance, series inductance of three-phase trans-
mission lines and capacitances. Short, medium and long models of transmission lines.
Introduction to the Jordanian code of practice for construction in terms of internal
lighting and electrical wiring and constructions will also be covered.
Specific Outcomes 1. Demonstrate general knowledge of power systems (a, e,)
of Instruction 2. Calculate the series impedance of the transmission line (a, e)
(Course Learning 3. Calculate the shunt admittance of the transmission line.(a, e)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of current and voltage relationships on a transmission line.(a, e, j)
Outcomes):
5. Calculate the admittance and impedance models of power systems (a, e, j)
Important material 6. Lecture notes
7. References
8. Internet resources
References:
– “Power System Analysis”, Hadi Saadat, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
– “Power System Analysis”, Authors: John J. Grainger & William D. Stevenson, McGraw-Hill Interna-
tional Edition, 1994.
Major Topics Covered and Schedule in Weeks:
Topic # Weeks # Contact hours*
Basic knowledge of power systems 4 12
Transmission lines and their parameters 3 9
Series impedance of transmission lines 2 6
Shunt admittance of transmission lines 2 6
Voltage-current relationships of transmission lines 2 6
Admittance and impedance models of transmission systems 2 6
Total 15 45
Course Policy
– If you miss class, there won’t be a makeup test, quiz, etc. and you WILL get a zero unless you have a valid excuse.
– Cheating and plagiarism are completely prohibited.
– If you miss more than 15% of classes you will automatically fail the class. 1