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Course: 2022/2023

Transmission and distribution of energy

(15093)

Bachelor in Energy Engineering (Plan: 452 - Estudio: 280)

Coordinating teacher: LEDESMA LARREA, PABLO

Department assigned to the subject: Electrical Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory

ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 3º

Semester: 2º

Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)

Solution of AC electrical circuits using phasors (e.g. Electrical Power Engineering Fundamentals in UC3M)

Objectives

By the end of the term, students will be able to: 1. Know and understand the scientific and mathematical principles underlying the analysis and design of power systems. 2. Understand the key aspects and concepts of power system operation. 3. Identify, formulate and solve practical problems in power systems. 4. Plan power systems to meet specific requirements. 5. Develop practical computer skills by applying software tools to the analysis of power systems. 6. Combine theory and practice to solve practical problems in power systems.

Skills and learning outcomes

Link to document

Description of contents: programme

Transmission and distribution grids Transmission voltages Meshed and radial grids Power quality Basic mathematical models of lines, transformers, loads and generators Per unit quantities Power lines Mathematical models of a line Power flow and voltages in a line Conductors Insulators Pylons Corona effect The power flow problem Power flow equations Newton-Raphson method Modified N-R methods Voltage control Shunt-connected reactors and capacitors Automatic voltage regulation in power plants Tap changer transformers Ferranti effect Voltage control in a transmission system Voltage control in a distribution system Substations Disconnectors Circuit breakers Substation configurations Frequency control Primary regulation Secondary regulation Tertiary regulation Time control Protection systems Contingency analysis Characteristics of a protection system Short circuit current Fault clearing time and transient stability Emerging technologies in power systems Energy load management Electric vehicles Smart meters Smart grid

Learning activities and methodology

Half the time is dedicated to practical sessions in a computer laboratory, most of them with software PSSE. PSSE is used by the Spanish Transmission System Operator and by many electrical utilities to simulate the electrical network. Also: Theoretical classes Solution of practical problems in class Individual tutorial sessions

Assessment System

The continuous assessment will take into account:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Attendance and participation

Ordinary call:
If the grade of the continuous assessment is higher than 6/10, it is not necessary to take the final exam, and the continuous assessment is 100% of the grade.
Otherwise,
- Continuous assessment 40%
- Final exam 60%

Extraordinary call:
- Final exam 100%

% end-of-term-examination 0
% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 100

Calendar of Continuous assessment

Basic Bibliography

Grainger, Stevenson. Power System Analysis. McGraw-Hill.
P. Kundur. Power System Stability and Control. EPRI.
Pieter Schavemaker; Lou van der Sluis. Electrical Power System Essentials. John Wiley & Sons. 2008

Electronic Resources *

· European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity : https://www.entsoe.eu

(*) Access to some electronic resources may be restricted to members of the university community and require validation through Campus Global. If you try to connect from outside of the University you will need to set up a VPN

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.