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Wollo University

Kombolcha institute of Technology


Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course Name: Introduction to power system Instructor: -Asefa & Abadi
Course Code: ECEg 3154 Contact Hrs (per weak): 7hrs
ECTS Credit:6 Pre-requisites: Intr. to Electrical machine
Semester: II Academic year: 2019/2020G.C
Year: 3rd year electrical and computer Eng Email: [email protected]
Target Group: 3rd year Electrical & [email protected]
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired
 To review electrical energy generation from conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
 To provide understanding of power transmission systems and calculation of transmission line
parameters.
 To analyze characteristics and performance of power transmission lines.
Course Content
Chapter
1. Fundamental of Power Systems
AC and DC transmission, single-phase and three-phase transmission, complex power, structure
of a power system, introduction to power transformers, CTs and PTs etc.
2. Representation of power system component
Single-phase solution of balanced three-phase networks, one-line diagram and impedance or
reactance diagram, per unit (PU) system.
3. Transmission Line Parameters
Resistance of transmission lines, skin effect and proximity effect; inductance of single-phase
two-wire line, composite conductor lines, three-phase line with unsymmetrical spacing, double
circuit three-phase lines and bundled conductors; capacitance of a two-wire line, three-phase
line with equilateral and unsymmetrical spacing, effect of earth on transmission line
capacitance.
4. Mechanical Design of Transmission Lines
Sag and tension calculations, effect of wind and ice, stringing chart, sag template.
5. Characteristics and Performance of Power Transmission Lines
ABCD constants, representation of transmission lines, Short, medium and long transmission
lines, steady-state performance – efficiency and regulation.
6. Overhead Line Insulators
Types of insulators, potential distribution over a string of insulators, methods of equalizing
potential.
7. Corona
Disruptive critical voltage, corona loss, line design based on corona, advantages and
disadvantages of corona.
8. Underground Cables
Types of cables, capacitance of single-core and three-core cables, insulation resistance of
a cable, power factor and heating of cables.
Teaching & Learning Methods: lectures supported by tutorials and assignments
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System:
Continuous Assessment 50%
Final Examination 50%
References:
1. John Grainger (Author), Jr., William Stevenson: Power System Analysis, McGrawHill
Science/Engineering/Math; 1 edition (January 1, 1994)
2. Alexandra Von Meier: Electrical Power System A Conceptual Introduction, WileyIEEE
press July 11,2006
3. Arthur R. Bergen, Vijay Vittal: Power Systems Analysis, Prentice Hall; 2nd edition
(August 6, 1999)
4. Dr. George G. Karady, Dr. Keith E. Holbert, Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport:
An Interactive Computer Based Approach, Wiley IEEE Press, 2005.
5. Syed Nasar, Electrical Power Systems (Schaum’s Outline Series), McGraw-hill
Publishing Company, 2004.
6. C. L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power Systems, New Age International Publishers, 2004.
Course policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students throughout this course.
 Academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
 Class activities will vary day to day, ranging from lectures to discussions.
 Students will be active participants in the course.
 Students are required to submit and present the assignments provided according to the time
table indicated.
 75% of class attendance is mandatory!
 Active participation in class is essential.
 Cell phones MUST be turned off before entering the class.

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