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Graduate Electric Power Courses
EE 493/543: Power Systems III – 3 cr.
Analysis of a power system under abnormal operating conditions. Topics include symmetrical three-phase faults, theory of symmetrical components, unsymmetrical faults, system protection, and power system stability.
Prerequisite: C or better in EE 332.
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Topic |
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Three Phase Fault Analysis: R-L circuits vs. synchronous machines. Methods of analysis: Straight forward, Superposition, ZBUS. |
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Symmetrical Components |
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Unbalanced fault: Sequence Networks, L-G, LL, DLG and Open faults; Applications illustrating use of results. |
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Stability: Swing equation, Equal area criterion, Step-by-step solution of swing curve; Applications illustrating use of results. |
Projects:
Power Flow Analysis (1).
Fault (1).
Protection (1).
Stability (1) – Time Runs Out.
EE 494/544: Distribution Systems – 3 cr.
Concepts and techniques associated with the design and operation of electrical distribution systems.
Prerequisite: C or better in E E 332.
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Topic |
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Introduction |
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Loads: Time varying nature of loads; Basic Definitions. |
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Approximate Methods of Analysis: Uniformly distributed loads; Constant load density. |
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Series impedance of overhead and underground lines: Carson’s equations; Kron reduction. Shunt admittance of overhead and underground lines |
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Distribution System Line Models: a-b-c-d matrices; A and B matrices. |
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Regulation of Voltages: Step voltage regulators operation and models; Shunt capacitors. |
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Three-Phase Transformer Models: Develop models. |
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Load models |
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Distribution Feeder Analysis: Power-Flow; Short-Circuit. |
Project:
Design of distribution feeder.
EE 530: Electric Energy Economics – 3 cr.
Note: This course is not listed in the graduate catalog at this time. It is being taught as EE490/590, Cross-listed with Econ 590. The class is open to EE majors as well as Economics and MBA students.
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Topic |
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Basics of Electric Power Systems: History, Structure, Institutions, Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Basics of Electricity & Electric Power, Transmission, Losses & Capacity Limits, AC Power Flow (PowerWorld demo), Basic Operation of Power Systems & Markets, Congestion, Current Issues. |
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Design of Electric Energy Markets: Fundamentals of Energy Markets, Power, Energy and Generation Capacity; Supply, Demand and Competition; Operation of the Auction Markets; Spot Markets and Forward Markets. |
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Transmission Congestion Management: Transmission Losses, Limits and Congestion; Market Models and Congestion Pricing; Congestion Management in a Pool; Nodal Pricing with Bilateral Contracts. |
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Unit Commitment and Ancillary Services: The Unit Commitment Problem; Types of Ancillary Services; Production Simulation; Pricing of Generation. |
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Comparison of Major Deregulated Markets: The California and Eastern Markets; ERCOT – The Texas Market. |
Projects:
Debate - Deregulation is good or bad.
Report - Structure of Midwest ISO.
EE 531: Power System Network Modeling and Analysis – 3 cr.
Previously titled “Formulation of Power System problems.
Note: Following is the REVISED content proposed by Dr. Smolleck for Fall 2003 Development and efficient solution of large‑scale power‑system problems.
Corequisite: EE 493.
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Topic |
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AC network problems: Models, terminology, and mathematical tools. |
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Definition and characterization of the nodal problem: Formation of Ybus, Zbus and physical interpretation; Construction of Ybus and Zbus. |
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Phase-domain solutions: Transmission-line modeling using Carson’s equations; three-phase transformer modeling; Applications; Formulation and practical use of symmetrical-component and similar methods physical meaning of symmetrical components. |
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Solution of large sets of linear and nonlinear network equations for power network studies; triangular (LU and LDU) factorization; exploiting sparsity in large networks.
Applications in power-flow, short-circuit and other studies. |
EE 532: Dynamics of Power Systems – 3 cr.
Transient and dynamic stability of power systems; synchronous machine modeling and dynamics; prediction and stabilization of system oscillations.
Prerequisites: EE 493.
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Topic |
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The power‑system stability problem: Definitions and concepts; IEEE standard terms; transient, and long‑term (dynamic) stability, oscillatory response. |
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The steady‑state (quasi‑static) stability problem: Machine dynamics, swing equation; steady‑state stability limits. The transient stability problem: The equal‑area criterion; critical clearing time and angle; system modeling for multi‑machine stability studies; incremental solution of swing curve; multi‑machine stability studies. |
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Detailed analysis of the synchronous machine: Park's equations; Development of phasor a-b-c and 0-1-2 models from time‑domain representation; use of detailed machine models. |
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The long‑term stability problem: Linearized system model; synchronizing power coefficients; oscillatory response of machines; machine, regulator, and exciter models; stability improvement. |
EE 533: Power System Operation – 3 cr.
AGC, economic dispatch, unit commitment, operations planning, power flow analysis and network control, system control centers.
Prerequisites: EE 493.
Note: The course has been modified substantially but Catalog description has not been changed yet.
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Topic |
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Overview of System Operations: Classical Operation; Restructuring. |
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Classical System Operation Functions: Load Frequency Controls; Generation Commitment and Dispatch; Network Analysis; Operations Planning. Overview of EMS |
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Transco Operations: Security Analysis; TTC/ATC Computation; Ancillary Service; Locational Pricing; Transmission Rights and Congestion Management. |
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Genco Operations: Operation Planning; Unit Commitment; Market Operation. |
Project:
Projects involving use of common software tools.
EE 534: Power System Relaying – 3 cr.
Fundamental relay operating principles and characteristics. Current, voltage, directional, differential relays; distance relays; pilot relaying schemes. Solid-state relay principles and characteristics. Standard protective schemes for system protection.
Prerequisite: EE 493.
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Topic |
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Overview: Zones of protection; Control circuits. |
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Tools: Symmetrical components; Carson’s equations (ZMATRIX program); Steady state conditions (Power World); Short circuit analysis (GFAULT). |
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Basic relay types: Overcurrent; Directional; Differential; Distance. |
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Basic schemes: Line protection; Transformer protection; Generator protection. |
Project:
Mini-projects designed for each different relay application.
EE 536: Power System
Overvoltage Transients – 3 cr.
Origin and analysis of overvoltage and other transients in power
systems. Basic principles of design to control and protect against overvoltages
and to provide an overview of applicable standards and testing methods. Use of
the electromagnetic transients program (EMTP).
Prerequisite: EE 493.
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Topic |
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Overvoltage Transients: Lightning, Switching, Load Rejection. |
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Tools: Circuit Analysis, Simulation, EMTP. |
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Modeling: Lines (Carson), Transformers, Generators, Wave Equation. |
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Lightning: Direct Stroke, Indcued Effects, Back Flashover, Grounding. |
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Switching: Transmission Lines, Capacitors and Reactors, Switch interruption considerations. |
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Surge Arrestors |
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Insulation Coordination: Procedural Control. |
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Case Studies |
Projects:
Case Studies.
EE 537: Power Electronics – 3 cr.
Introduction of the general purpose of electronic power control. Analysis of circuits containing switches. Most common forms of power electronic circuits are introduced.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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Topic |
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Purpose and applications. |
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Tools: Circuit Analysis, Simulation. Lab: Introduction, Equipment, Measurements, Safety. |
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Basic Topologies: ac-dc, dc-dc, dc-ac, special. Lab: Basic circuits and controls. |
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Devices and Their Application: Thermal management. Lab: Use of semiconductors, Inductor, Capacitors. |
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Applications: Dc Power Supplies; Utility Applications HVDC, Static Var, UPFC; Motor Control. |
Project:
Fabrication of a complete power electronic circuit/system.
EE 538: Advanced Distribution Systems – 3 cr.
Continuation of EE 494 and EE 544. Emphasis is directed toward the overall coordinated protection of distribution feeders. Distribution system reliability, performance indexes and economics are presented.
Prerequisite: EE 494.
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Topic |
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Review of distribution systems: Typical layouts; Impedance calculations; Voltage regulation; Radial Distribution Analysis Program. |
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Electrical distribution system protection: Short circuit analysis – symmetrical component and phase analysis techniques; Protection devices; Coordination of devices; Overvoltage protection. |
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Transformer Connections: Basics; Three-phase models; Interesting problems. |
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Current literature: Kersting lectures; Student presentations – each student will be responsible for the presentation of a paper from the current literature. |
EE 539: Electric Power Quality – 3 cr.
Power quality, harmonics, and related problems in electric power systems, their causes, and effects. Applicable standards, instrumentation, analysis procedures, and mitigation.
Corequisite: EE 493.
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Topic |
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Industrial Power System Study Study Techniques: In-plant power systems Load Assessment Device Models System modeling /Power Flow Study/Short circuit Studies Motors- selection, starting and control Unbalance Lighting Standards |
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Power Quality: Definitions and Standards Monitoring, Power Quality Survey Interpreting Power Quality Data Transient Disturbances Harmonics Case Studies |
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Wiring and Grounding Transient Suppression Noise and Mitigation |
EE 540: Applied Power System Analysis – 3 cr.
Prevously listed as EE 535.
Analysis of a practical power system using a library of computer programs. Includes determination of transmission line constants, power flow, economic loading of generators, short circuit behavior, and stability.
Prerequisite: EE 531.
Note: The focus of this class is on the APPLICATION of knowledge that the student has acquired in the MS program to practical situations.
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Topic |
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Components Lines Constants, Field Effects, Surge Propagation Synchronous and Induction Machines Transformer Applications Case Studies |
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Power Flow |
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Short Circuits/ Design considerations |
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Stability |
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Industrial Power Systems |
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Overvoltage Protection Example |
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Relay example |
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Case Studies |
Project:
Each analysis is applied to a mini-project.