The electric power system. Components: power transformers and connections, transmission lines. Analysis: balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load flow, FACTS. Operation: frequency and voltage control, steady state and transient stability, fault protection. Distribution systems: utility, residential, commercial. Electrical safety: code, grounding/ bonding. Also listed as ELEC 4602. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2602. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours a week. [0.5 credits]
The electric power system. Components: power transformers and connections, transmission lines. Analysis: balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load flow, FACTS. Operation: frequency and voltage control, steady state and transient stability, fault protection. Distribution systems: utility, residential, commercial. Electrical safety: code, grounding/ bonding. Also listed as ELEC 4602. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2602. Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours a week. [0.5 credits]
