ECE 6606 PD

Summary

This course deals with the essential aspects of distribution system engineering, starting with estimation of the loads on the network to the detail design of the distribution system networks. The contents of this course are divided into three categories; Planning, design and operation. In the planning part load forecasting, and planning strategies as well as distribution automation are discussed. The design part includes the design of sub-transmission lines, distribution substations, and primary and secondary systems design considerations. The operation part includes the voltage drop and power loss calculations, voltage regulation and application of capacitor to distribution systems.

Objectives

To provide a good understanding of different distribution system elements
To introduce state of the art techniques in planning and automation of distribution systems
To train distribution engineers on how to operate optimally the distribution networks
To enhance the design aspects of distribution system components.

Course prerequisites

Basic knowledge of power systems engineering is required, optimization techniques, statistics and electric circuits.

Main topics and delivery plan

Load characteristics and load forecast
Distribution system planning, automation and control
Sub-transmission and substation design
Primary and secondary system design
Distribution system performance and operation

Lectures	Topic	Sub-Topics
6	Load characteristics and load forecast	Basic definitions- load definitions, load factor definitions, diversity principle in distribution systems Load Forecast- factors affecting load forecasting methods, small areas load forecasting, spatial load forecasting methods, simulation, trending and mixed load forecasting methods
9	Distribution system planning, automation and control	Short term planning Long term planning Dynamic planning Structure of distribution automation Essential component of distribution automation Automation of distribution system components Load management
6	Sub-transmission and substation design	Sub-transmission networks configurations Substation bus schemes Distribution substations ratings Service areas calculations Substation application curves
6	Primary and secondary system design considerations	Primary circuit configurations Primary feeder loading Secondary networks design Economic design of secondaries Unbalance loads and voltage considerations
9	Distribution system performance and operation	Voltage drop calculation for distribution networks Power loss Calculation Application of capacitors to distribution systems Application of voltage regulators to distribution systems

References

T. Gonen, Electric Power Distribution System Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1986, ISBN 0-07-023707-7
Westinghouse Electric Corporation: Electric Utility Engineering Reference Book – Distribution Systems, Vol. 3, East Pittsburgh, Pa, 1965.
Anthony J. Pansini "Guide to electrical power distribution systems", Tulsa, Okla.: Pennwell Pub. Co., 1996.
James J. Burke "Power distribution engineering: fundamentals and applications", M. Dekker, New York, 1994.
Luces M. Faulkenberry "Electrical power distribution and transmission", Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1996.

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