Operation and Control of Modern Power Systems

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

Introduction to power system operation. Power system deregulation, national electricity market, Australian energy market operator (AEMO), spot price, social welfare and market coupling. Power system matrices and network reduction. Power flow analysis, tap changing transformers and reactive compensations. Dynamics of synchronous machines and transient stability of simple power systems. Power system control - load frequency control, automatic generation control, reactive-power and voltage control, automatic voltage regulator and excitation system stabilizer. Voltage stability of simple power systems. Overview of various flexible ac transmissions systems (FACTS) devices and their applications to power systems. Overview of micro-grid and smart grid.

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 4 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hrs x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hrs x 6 weeks
Practical (Simulation)	2hrs x 4 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Offshore (lecture)	4 hours x 5 days
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, M2 EDUCATION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Tutorial (weekly tutorial supported by online learning material)	2.5 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

4 x Practical/Simulation, Assignment, Examination, Project including seminar, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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