Power system over voltages: Insulation co-ordination, origin and characteristics of power system over voltages, transient over voltages generation and protection, calculation and computation of transient overvoltages, Bewley Lattice Diagram, Dommel's Theory.

Unbalanced system analysis: Symmetrical components, calculation of system currents and voltages for line to ground, line to line, and line to line ground faults.

Power system stability: Swing equation, equal area criterion, analysis of stability of either a single machine connected to a large system or a two-machine system.

Load flow studies: Gauss Seidel method of power flow studies, modelling of power system loads, voltage calculations, computer methods, transformer tap changing.

Transmission and Distribution Systems: Overall scheme (generation to consumer), choice of operating voltage, generation and load demand, busbar arrangements, typical distribution loads, conductor ratings, power quality including power factor correction, life management including system reliability.

Switchgear and Transformers: Transformer design and application, switchgear design and application.

System Protection: Protective relays, fuses, overcurrent unit protection, distance protection, auto reclose, earth faults, instrument transformers.

Topic 1 Introduction and background discussion
Topic 2 General power system configuration
Topic 3 Power system over-voltages
Topic 4 Balanced and unbalanced system analysis
Topic 5 Balanced and unbalanced system analysis
Topic 6 Power system stability
Topic 7 Transmission and Distribution Systems
Topic 8 Transmission and Distribution Systems
Topic 9 Switchgear and Transformers
Topic 10 System protection
Topic 11 System protection
Topic 12 Revision

This module is taught over one semester with a mixture of taught lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, supported by independent student learning, research, guided reading, and on-line webcast/videos

J. J. Grainger and W. D. Stevenson (1994), Power Systems Analysis, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0070612935

J. Arrillaga & C. P. Arnold (1994), Computer Analysis of Power Systems, , John Wiley & Sons, 1994, ISBN: 0471927600

C. Baylis & B. Hardy (2011) Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering, Newnes, 4th Edition, ISBN: 0080969127

S. Richards, S. Potts, G. Elliott and M. Bergstrom (2011), Network Protection and Application Guide: Protective Replays, Measurement and Control, Alstom Grid, ISBN: 0956867804

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the power system generation,overvoltages, protection, transmission and distribution. (AHEP 3: SM1b, EA1b, P1, P2, P4,P6)

2. Carry out power systems calculations. (AHEP 3: EA1b, EA2, P8)

3. Understand computer based techniques to solve complex power systems engineering problems. (AHEP 3: EA1b, EA2, EA4b, P1, P8)

4. Undertake practical and numerical work and communicate the results effectively in written form. (AHEP 3: EA2, EA4b, P3, P8)

Examination (2 hours): 70% Covering LOs 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, EA1b EA2, P1, P2, P4, P6, P8. Coursework: Assignment (1000 words) 30% Covering LOs 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes EA1b, EA2, EA4b, P1, P3, P8.

Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.