Syllabus

Module 1: Fundamentals of Distribution Systems (6 Hours)
- General Concept
- Distribution of Power
- Quality of Supply
- System Study
- Benchmarking Electricity Reforms
- Primary Distribution Configurations
- Urban Networks
- Primary Voltage Levels
- Distribution Substations
- Subtransmission Systems and Loads



Module 2: Design and Operation (8 Hours)
- Engineering Design
- Operation Criteria and Standards
- Sub-transmission, Substation, and Feeder
- Low Voltage: Three-phase or Single-phase Practices
- Location of Sectionalizer and Voltage Control
- Harmonics and Load Variations
- Impact Loading of Transformer and System Losses
- Energy Management
- Model Distribution System



Module 3: System Planning (8 Hours)
- Planning Process and Criteria
- System Development and Distributed Generation
- Distribution System Economics and Finance
- Mapping, ERP, and Modelling
- System Calculations and Introductory Methods
- Network Elements and Load Flow
- Automated Planning and Fault Studies



Module 4: Optimization (6 Hours)
- Introduction to Optimization and Costing of Schemes
- Typical Network Configurations and Planning Terms
- Network Cost Modelling and Voltage Levels
- Synthesis of Optimum Line Networks
- Linear Programming Applications in Network Synthesis
- Economic and Worst-Case Loading of Distribution Transformers
- Optimizing Practices


Module 5: Electricity Forecasting (5 Hours)
- Power Loads and Connected Load
- Load Forecasting and Basic Concepts in Statistics
- Regression Analysis and Correlation Theory
- Analysis of Time Series
- Factors in Power System Loading and System Peak Forecasting
- Strategic, Spatial, and Technological Forecasting
- Scenario Planning and Sources of Error



Module 6: Tariffs and Market (4 Hours)
- Objectives and Costing
- Pricing Approach and Classifications
- Efficient Tariff Structures and National Tariff Policy
- Rational Tariffs and Tariff Applications
- Electricity Market



Module 7: System Protection (3 Hours)
- Time Current Characteristics and Fuses
- Switching Devices and Circuit Breakers
- Protective Relaying and Instrument Transformers
- Overcurrent Schemes and Unit Protection

To understand design and operation of distribution system.

Understand system planning.

Load forecasting.

Distribution system tariff and market.

CO1: At the end of the course, student will be able to understand the features of power distribution systems.
CO2: Students will be able to understand the basic principles of design and operation of distribution systems.
CO3: Students will be able to know the approaches of planning and expansion of distribution system.
CO4: Students will get an exposure on electricity market, tariff mechanism and demand management.
CO5: Students will be able to design the protection schemes for distribution system.

William H. Kersting, Distribution System Modeling and Analysis, CRC Press

Amarjit Singh Pabla, Electric Power Distribution, McGraw-Hill Education

Thomas Allen Short, Electric Power Distribution Handbook, CRC Press

Anthony J. Pansini, 'Guide to Electrical Power Distribution Systems, The Fairmont Press