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ECE 419 Power System Analysis

Fall Semester, 2007

Catalog Data: Transmission systems analysis and design. Large scale network analysis using Newton-
Raphson load flow. Unsymmetrical short-circuit studies. Detailed consideration of the
swing equation and the equal-area criterion for power system stability studies.
Prerequisites: ECE 319. (3-3-4)

Enrollment: Elective course for CPE and EE majors.

Textbook: Hadi Saadat, Power System Analysis, Second Edition, McGraw Hill, 2002.

Coordinator: H. Shanechi, Senior Lecturer of ECE

Course objectives:
After completing this course, the student should be able to do the following:
1. Derive and calculate the resistance, inductance, and capacitance for single-phase and three-phase transmission
lines.
2. Derive the models for short, medium, and long transmission lines and calculate the line performance indices.
3. Apply Gauss-Seidel method, Newton-Raphson method, and Fast-Decoupled method to obtain a power flow
solutions of small power systems (2- or 3-bus systems)
4. Describe the three-phase symmetrical fault and use Thevenins equivalent and Z-bus matrix to calculate the
three-phase faults applied to small power systems (2- or 3-bus systems).
5. Apply the concept of the symmetrical components in the calculation of unsymmetrical faults (single-line-to-
ground, line-to-line, and line-to-line-to-ground faults).
6. Describe the power swing equations for a single machine to infinite bus system and use them in transient
stability analysis.
7. Derive the swing and power equations for a single machine connected to infinite bus system and use them in the
transient stability calculation. Use the Equal-Area Criterion in calculating the critical clearing time to clear a
fault and in determining whether the machine will remain stable following a disturbance such as three-phase
fault or an increase in the machine mechanical power input.
8. Use Matlab in solving questions related to the above seven objectives.
9. Apply PSS/E to perform transmission line modeling, power flow analysis, and fault analysis.

Prerequisites by topic:
1. AC circuit analysis
2. Matrices
3. Transmission lines

Lecture schedule: Two 75-minute sessions per week
Laboratory schedule: One 150-minute session per week

Computer usage:
1. Students use MATLAB to aid in solving assignment problems
2. Students use PSS/E to perform transmission line parameter calculations, power flow analysis, and fault analysis

Topics:
1. Introduction and basic principles (1 week)
2. Power system components modeling (transmission lines, per unit systems, line model and performance, 2
weeks)
3. Power flow analysis (3 weeks)
4. Fault analysis (3 weeks)
5. Stability analysis (2 weeks)
6. Tests (2 weeks)

Laboratory topics:
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1. Introduction (1 week)
2. Transmission parameter parameters (2 weeks)
3. Power flow analysis (3 weeks)
4. Fault analysis (3 weeks)

Professional components by faculty member who prepared this course description:
Engineering Science: 3 credits or 75%
Engineering Design: 1 credit or 25%

Relationship of ECE 419 Course to ABET outcomes

3a Apply knowledge of math, engineering, science 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
3b Design and conduct experiments 9
3b Analyze and interpret data 9
3c Design system, component, or process to meet needs 9
3d Function on multi-disciplinary teams 9
3e Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9
3f Understand professional and ethical responsibility
3g Communicate effectively
3h Broad education
3i Recognize need for life-long learning
3j Knowledge of contemporary issues 9
3k Use techniques, skills, and tools in engineering practice 8,9
4 Major design experience 9

Prepared by: Z. Li Date: December 5, 2007