EE256: Power and Energy

To provide understanding of the various quantities associated with electrical circuits, three-phase systems and different power generation options so that students will have a sufficient knowledge about the power industry applications.

NO. OF CREDITS: 2
COMPULSORY/OPTIONAL: COMPULSORY
PREREQUISITES: NONE

MAIN TOPICS AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

TOPICS

Three phase Systems

Measurement of Power/Energy

Introduction to Power Systems

Renewable energy

Tariff and Demand Side Management

Student will be able to,

ILO1: Calculate the voltages, currents and power of delta and star connectedthree phase systems.

ILO2: Discuss and demonstrate different methods of power mreasurements.

ILO3: Describe the options and requirements of power generation, transmission and distribution systems in Sri Lanka.

ILO4: Describe different renewable sources used for electric power generation and calculate the power generated by some of these sources.

ILO5: Calculate the power factor correction capacitors required for different applications.

NO	RECOMMENDED TEXT
1	B.M. Weedy, B.J. Cory, N. Jenkins, J.B. Ekanayake, G. Strbac, “Electric Power Systems”, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2013
2	H. Saadat, “Power system Analysis”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 2002

TIME ALLOCATION	HOURS
Lectures	19
Tutorials	5
Assignments/Mini Project	3
Laboratories	9

ASSESMENT	PERCENTAGE
Assignment	10
Laboratory Work	20
MID Semester Evaluation	20
END Semester Exam	50