Module Descriptors
FLEXIBLE AC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS AND CUSTOM POWER
ELEC70123
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarath Tennakoon
Email: S.B.Tennakoon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) An assignment 1500 words 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
2) Two hour written examination 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
The assignment (50%) is simulation based which will demonstrate the ability of the student to design and apply FACTS devices to power systems.
Students will also attend the two hour written examination (50%) at the end of the module.
2) Two hour written examination 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
The assignment (50%) is simulation based which will demonstrate the ability of the student to design and apply FACTS devices to power systems.
Students will also attend the two hour written examination (50%) at the end of the module.
Module Texts
FACTS Modelling and Simulation in Power Systems, Acha, E., Fuerte-Esquivel, C.R., Ambriz-Perez, H. and Angeles-Camacho, C., John Wiley & Sons, June 2004, ISBN: 0470852712
Understanding FACTS : Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Narain G. Hingorani, Laszlo Gyugyi, Wiley-IEEE Press, December 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-3455-8
Power System Harmonics, Jos Arrillaga, Neville R. Watson, John WIley and Sons, Second Edition, October 2003, ISBN: 0-470-85129-5
Understanding FACTS : Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Narain G. Hingorani, Laszlo Gyugyi, Wiley-IEEE Press, December 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-3455-8
Power System Harmonics, Jos Arrillaga, Neville R. Watson, John WIley and Sons, Second Edition, October 2003, ISBN: 0-470-85129-5
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Power Electronics l Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Video Material
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet, Industrial Collaboration
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Video Material
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet, Industrial Collaboration
Module Learning Strategies
Class attendance
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture/laboratory/tutorial 36 hours
- Student centred learning 114 hours (1:n) (1:20)
- Field Trips
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture/laboratory/tutorial 36 hours
- Student centred learning 114 hours (1:n) (1:20)
- Field Trips
Module Indicative Content
Evolution of modern Power Transmission and Distribution Systems.
FACTS Concept and General System Considerations.
Reactive Power Compensation and Voltage Control: Shunt Compensation, Series Compensation
Power Flow Control, Phase Angle Control. Unifiied power Flow Control.
Application Examples and case studies.
Harmonic Distortion from FACTS Devices, Filter Design
FACTS Concept and General System Considerations.
Reactive Power Compensation and Voltage Control: Shunt Compensation, Series Compensation
Power Flow Control, Phase Angle Control. Unifiied power Flow Control.
Application Examples and case studies.
Harmonic Distortion from FACTS Devices, Filter Design