ECE 668 - Distribution system engineering
Calendar description
This course covers the following topics in distribution engineering: Load Characteristics and distribution system load forecasting; Distribution system planning; Distribution system automation; Design and application of distribution transformers; Design and optimal operation of sub-transmission lines and distribution substations; Design considerations of primary and secondary distribution systems; Distribution system voltage regulation; Reactive power control for distribution systems; Application of capacitors to distribution systems; Calculation of voltage drops in lateral distribution systems; Calculation of power losses in distribution systems; Introduction to distribution system protection.
Objectives
- Study distribution system elements and components.
- Study the economical operation of distribution systems.
- Study the protective schemes and devices for distribution systems.
- Study the planning and expansion methodologies of distribution system.
Detailed description
- Distribution System Load Characteristics.
- Distribution system load forecasting. Discussion on the main differences between distribution system load forecasting and total system load forecasting.
- Distribution system planning and expansion.
- Distribution system automation and the main tools for system automation.
- Design and application of distribution transformers.
- Design and optimal operation of sub-transmission lines and distribution substations.
- Design aspects and practical considerations of primary and secondary distribution systems.
- Distribution system voltage regulation and equipment.
- Reactive power control for distribution systems.
- Application of series and shunt capacitors to distribution systems.
- Calculation of voltage drops in later al distribution systems and its effect on distribution system performance.
- Calculation of power losses in distribution systems and the practical methods to improve system efficiency.
- Reliability issues for distribution systems.
References
- A.J. Pansini, "Electrical Distribution Engineering", M cGraw Hill Publishing Comp., N.Y, 1983.
- "Electrical Transm ission and Distribution Reference Book", Westinghouse Electric Corporation, N.Y. 1964.
- "Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants", Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, N.Y. 1969.
- T. Gonen, "Electric Power Distribution System Engineering", Second Edition, Publisher: CRC, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-1420062007, ISBN-10: 142006200X
- A.S. Pabla, "Electric Power Distribution", McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, October 2004, ISBN: 0071447830.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of power system operation and analysis
Instructor
M.M.A. Salama, EIT 3106, Extention 33757
Marking scheme
Term
project
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30%
Assignments
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10%
Final
Examination
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60%
Timetable
Three hour lectures every week.