Tentative Syllabus – EEE 145 – Fall 2011

Part 1: Course Information

Instructor Information
Instructor: Mohammad Vaziri Yazdi, Ph.D., P.E.
Office: 3038 Riverside Hall
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Office Telephone: 916-278-7486
Cell: 510-205-8492 (Note: Emergency only!)
E-mail: [email protected]

Course Description
Catalog Description:
EEE 145. Power System Relay Protection. Principles of relay techniques
(classical and solid state), current and potential transformers and their
application in relaying technique, overcurrent, differential, impedance,
frequency, overvoltage and undervoltage relays, relay protection of overhead
and underground power lines, generators, transformers, motors, buses and
computer applications in relay protection. Prerequisite: EEE 130, EEE 141.
Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Tentative areas of concentration in Fall 2011

Tentative areas will include selected topics from the following list:

• Review of Fundamentals and Protection Philosophies

• Symmetrical Components Techniques and Fault Analyses
• Relay Input Sources (Current and Voltage Transformers)
• Basic Concepts of Over-Current Protection
• Basic Concepts of Differential Protection
• Basic Concepts of Over/Under Voltage & Frequency Protection
• Concepts in Transmission Line Protection including:
o Over-Current / Directional Over-Current,
o Distance,
o Differential,
o Pilot (Communication Assisted)/Non-Pilot
• Concepts in Transformer Protection

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• Concepts in Generator, Motor, & Other Equipment Protection

Prerequisite course (s);

• EEE 130 Graded.

• EEE 141 Graded.

Prerequisite by Subject(s);
• Analysis of single phase and three phase AC circuits
• Transformer and Machine modeling and analyses
• Transmission line modeling and analyses
• Basic concepts of Linear Algebra and Vector analysis

Textbook & Course Materials

Main Textbook:
• Protective Relaying – Principles and Applications, 3rd Ed. J. Lewis
Blackburn, Thomas J. Domin, CRC Press 2007

Other Recommended Texts & Reading Material

• Power System Relaying. 2nd Ed. Stanley H. Horowitz, Arun G.
Phatke, Research Studies Press. 2000
• Other readings may be made available in the course packet/Web
site/SacCT environment

Part 2: Course Requirements

• Attendance
• Assignments
• Quizzes (unscheduled)
• Scheduled Written Exams (Test 1 and Test 2)
• Team Projects involving research, report, and presentation

Course Structure
In class lectures, Take home assignments (team work is promoted), In
class unscheduled Quizzes, In class and scheduled examinations,
Supplemental assignments.

Major Objectives of the course:

• Review Power System Fundamentals

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• Learn and understand method of Symmetrical Components and

utilization of the components for analyses and calculation of
various faults
• Learn the major concepts and philosophies used for Protection
of Power System apparatus and equipment
• Learn about the main Input Sources to Protective Relays and the
various connections
• Learn the concepts of Over-Current, Directional/Non-Directional,
Differential, Distance, and Over/Under Voltage & Frequency
protection
• Introduction to the various schemes and techniques used for
Protection of Transmission Lines, Transformers, Generators, and
other Power System Equipment
• Introduction to the various Pilot (Communication Assisted) &
Non Pilot protection schemes

Part 3: Tentative Topic Outline/Schedule

Week Topic / Activity Comments
1, 2 Introduction, Objectives, Various reading and
Syllabus and Basic Concepts other assignments
3, 4 Method of Symmetrical
Components and Application to
Fault Analyses
5 Relay Input Sources: Current
and Voltage Transformers
6, 7, 8 Fundamentals of Protective Test 1 schedule will
Schemes and Basic Design be discussed and
principles determined in class
9, 10 Over-Current and Directional
Over-Current protection of
Transmission Lines
11, 12 Distance Protection and
introduction to Pilot vs. Non
Pilot protection schemes
13,14, 15 Various Schemes for protection Test 2 schedule will
of Transformers, Machines, be discussed and
Buses and other elements determined in class

Note: Actual schedule may deviate from the above table

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Part 4: Grading and Specific Policies-EEE 145

1 – Test 1 (20% - 45%), Test 2 (20% - 45%), in class Examinations; No
make up for missed exams unless the absence is caused by a valid,
unavoidable reason. This may be subjected to a satisfactory proof of the
“validity” and the “unavailability”. Maximum attainable score for a make up
exam is 80% of its original value and the content may be different than the
original exam.

2 – Homework (10% - 20%) is assigned and the due date is announced.

Homework is usually collected for grading. If the homework is not graded,
the points will be distributed amongst other elements at the instructor’s
discretion.

3 – Pop Quizzes (10% - 20%), very similar to homework and class lectures.
Quizzes will be unannounced to serve as an incentive for attendance and
doing the homework.

4 – One time special work by the instructor (if assigned), 5% - 10%

5 – Every student’s lowest score for Quizzes and lowest score for Homework
will be dropped out before averaging. This provides an equal chance for
every student to miss one of the collected home-works and be absent for one
of the quizzes. So, students should use their best judgment on how to take
advantage of this rule. No late assignments are accepted.

6 – Instructor’s opinion on positive/negative behavioral patterns and

professional ethics (such as timeliness/tardiness, etc.) can add/subtract up to
10% to/from the students’ grade.

7 – No Lap Top usage, Web browsing, or text messaging is permitted during

lectures, quizzes, or tests. Cell Phones must be on their silent modes.
Violations will significantly impact student’s final grade.

Letter Grade Assignment

Letter grades are assigned based on an adjusted class distribution
curve. The final grades can usually (but not necessarily!) be
approximated by the following table. The actual final grade may be
different based on various factors and unforeseen circumstances.

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Adjusted Overall Performance in Percentile Possible Final Grade

85% - 100% A- , A

70% - 85% B- , B, B+

55% - 70% C- , C, C+

40% - 55% D- , D, D+

Below 40% F

Important note: For more information about grading at Sac State, visit the
academic policies and grading section of the university catalog.

Part 5: General University Policies

Attend Class
Students are expected to attend all class sessions as listed on the
course calendar.

Build Rapport
If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or
other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as
early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective
relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure
that you are proactive in informing your instructor when difficulties
arise during the semester so that they can help you find a solution.

Complete Assignments
Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special
permission must be requested from instructor before the due date.
Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except under
extreme circumstances.

All discussion assignments must be completed by the assignment due

date and time. Late or missing discussion assignments will effect the
student’s grade.

Understand When You May Drop This Course

It is the student’s responsibility to understand when they need to

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consider disenrolling from a course. Refer to the Sac State Course

Schedule for dates and deadlines for registration. After this period, a
serious and compelling reason is required to drop from the course.
Serious and compelling reasons includes: (1) documented and
significant change in work hours, leaving student unable to attend
class, or (2) documented and severe physical/mental illness/injury to
the student or student’s family.

Incomplete Policy
Under emergency/special circumstances, students may petition for an
incomplete grade. An incomplete will only be assigned if agreed by
both the instructor and the department Chair. All incomplete
course assignments must be completed within the terms of agreement.

Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations

Needed
If you have a documented disability and verification from the Office of
Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD), and wish to discuss
academic accommodations, please contact your instructor as soon as
possible. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation of
disability to SSWD and meet with a SSWD counselor to request special
accommodation before classes start.

SSWD is located in Lassen Hall 1008 and can be contacted by phone at

(916) 278-6955 (Voice) (916) 278-7239 (TDD only) or via email at
[email protected].

Commit to Integrity
As a student in this course (and at this university) you are expected to
maintain high degrees of professionalism, commitment to active
learning and participation in this class and also integrity in your
behavior in and out of the classroom.

Sac State's Academic Honesty Policy & Procedures

“The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a
community of scholars and teachers. California State University,
Sacramento expects that both faculty and students will honor these
principles, and in so doing, will protect the integrity of academic work
and student grades.” Read more about Sac State's Academic Honesty
Policy & Procedures

Definitions
At Sac State, “cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive,
or fraudulent means.”

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“Plagiarism is a form of cheating. At Sac State, “plagiarism is the use

of distinctive ideas or works belonging to another person without
providing adequate acknowledgement of that person’s contribution.”
Source: Sacramento State University Library

Important Note: Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and

plagiarism, may be reported to the office of student affairs.

Course policies are subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to

check SacCT for corrections or updates to the syllabus. Any changes will be
posted in SacCT.

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