Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : EE3103 : Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Pravat Kumar Ray
Syllabus
Module-I (8 hr.)
Power System Network: Basic structure of power system, Transmission voltages, Bundled conductors, Choice of economics voltages.
Line Parameters: Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance Calculations Single Phase and Three Phase Lines, Effect of Earth on transmission line Capacitance.
Module-II (6 hr.)
Performance of Transmission Lines: Representation of lines Short, Medium and Long length transmission line, Equivalent pi and T circuits, Regulation and Efficiency, Evaluation of ABCD parameters, Line voltage regulation and compensation.
Module-III (8 hr.)
Overhead Line Insulators: Insulator materials, Types of insulators, voltage distribution over insulator string, Improvement of string efficiency.
Mechanical Design of Overhead Lines: Line supports, Span conductor configuration, spacing and clearances, sag and tension calculations, Effect of Wind and Ice loading.
Corona: The phenomenon of corona, Corona loss, Factors and conditions affecting corona loss, Corona in bundled conductor lines. Interference between Power and Communication Lines: Electromagnetic Induction, Electro Static induction, Reduction of interference.
Module-IV (8 hr.)
Underground Cables: Classification of cables, Insulation Resistance, Potential gradient, Capacitance of single core and three core cables.
Power System Transients: Travelling waves on transmission lines, Wave Equations, Attenuation of travelling waves.
Module-V (10 hr.)
Distribution Systems: Comparison of various distribution systems and General aspects, Kelvin’s Law, AC Distribution, Single phase and Three phase, Techniques of Voltage Control and Power Factor Improvement.
Course Objectives
- To learn the basic concepts of the power system network
- To study about the performance of different types transmission lines
- To gain knowledge of power distribution system
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to <br />1. Understand the various essential components of power system i.e. generation, transmission and distribution. <br />2. Calculate different transmission line parameters and analyze regarding performance of transmission lines. <br />3. Know about different overhead line insulators, design of overhead lines as well as regarding cause and effects of corona in overhead lines. <br />4. Understand about underground cable and capacitance of single core and three core cables. <br />5. Understand about concept of travelling waves and wave equations in transmission line. <br />6. Know about different types of distribution systems, voltage control and power factor improvement.
Essential Reading
- C. L. Wadhwa, Electrical Power Systems,, New Age , 2005
- D.P.Kothari and I.J.Nagrath, Power System Engineering, Tata Mcgraw-Hill , 2nd Edition, 2008
Supplementary Reading
- L. M. Faulkenberry and W. Coffer, Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission, PHI , 1996
- W. D. Stevenson, Elements of Power System analysis, McGraw Hill , 1982