This is the online version of Electric Power System Operations. The course is divided into 7 parts.
This course provides students with a working knowledge of electric power systems operations. The course covers generation, transmission and distribution including household wiring. Basic electrical terminology and concepts are covered with regard to design, construction, operations, and maintenance of power plants substations and transmission and distribution lines. The student learns the basics of substation equipment, system protective relaying, and system planning functions. The course includes discussions of normal and emergency system operations gives a true perspective of real time operations. Topics such as reactive supply, voltage control, stability, reliability, and other system parameters are discussed.
Course Topics Include: (7 parts)
Generation Fundamentals
Single and Three Phase Connections
Voltage and Current equations
Power Factor
Transformers and Regulators
Circuit Breakers and Reclosers
Capacitors, Inductors and Lightning Arresters
Control Building equipment
Conductors and Insulators
Transmission Lines
Distribution Facilities
Service Entrance Equipment
Metering
Protective Relays
Synchronization
Normal System Operations Basics
Emergency System Operations Basics
Generator Balance and Demand Curves
Intertie Import/Export Operations
