Ee 423 – Power System Analysis [section 2 – Power System Faults] Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives To be able to perform analysis on power systems with regard to load flow, faults and system stability Outline Syllabus 1. Power Flow Analysis: (8 hrs) Analogue methods of power flow analysis: dc and ac network analysers Digital methods of analysis: Power Flow algorithms and flow charts, analysis using iterative techniques. 2. Power system faults (8 hrs) Causes and effects of faults. Review of per unit system and symmetrical components. Symmetrical three-phase faults. Asymmetrical faults, short circuit and open circuit conditions. Introduction to simultaneous faults. 3. Power System Stability: (8 hrs) Steady state stability: Power angle diagram, effect of voltage regulator, swing equation Transient stability: Equal area criterion, stability under fault conditions, step by step solution of swing equation