EE3400 - Power Engineering 1

The knowledge provided by this subject includes: Fundamentals of power engineering; Single phase and three phase power system modelling and analysis; Construction, modeling and performance analysis of rotating electric machines (direct current and alternating current), as well as induction motors; Steady state characteristics of synchronous machines; Transmission lines parameters, transmission modelling and performance analysis; Introduction to power flow analysis, bus admittance matrix, and use of numerical method for power flow analysis; Introduction to stability analysis of power systems; Power quality and control of power system; Symmetrical components and their networks; Fault analysis (single line to ground, line to line, double line to ground).

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of power system transients and their analysis techniques;
• manipulate the equations governing power transmission lines;
• show competence in the various levels of power system modellings available;
• demonstrate understanding of the techniques used for power system analysis;
• demonstrate detailed knowledge of their characteristics, the steady state performance of synchronous machines.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (10%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - (10%) - Individual.

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