Operation and Control of Modern Power Systems
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
EEET 4074
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
152063
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Engineering
Course aim
To provide an understanding of the operation and control of deregulated power systems, evaluate the steady state and dynamic performance of power systems, introduce the concepts of FACTS controllers and to familiarise with emerging areas including smart grid, demand response, and energy efficiency.
Course content
Overview of power system deregulation, national electricity market and Australian energy market operator. Power flow analysis and control in market environment, and optimal power flow. Modelling and characteristics of flexible ac transmission systems (FACTS) controllers and their applications in power systems operation and control. Transient stability, voltage stability, and methods of stability improvement. Overview of micro-grid, smart grid, demand response and energy efficiency.
Textbook(s)
Saadat H. 2010, Power System Analysis, 3rd, PSA Publishing
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| EEET 4057 | Power System Analysis |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
| Lecture | 2hrs x 13 wks | ||
| Tutorial | 2hrs x 6 weeks | ||
| Practical (Simulation) | 2hrs x 6 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
| Lecture | 2 hrs x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hrs x 6 weeks | ||
| Practical (Simulation) | 2hrs x 6 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE) | |||
| Offshore (lecture) | 4 hours x 5 days | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment, Examination, Project, Quiz
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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