EE592: Modern Power Systems

To provide thorough understanding of the operation of modern power system components such as FACTS devices and HVDC

NO. OF CREDITS: 3
COMPULSORY/OPTIONAL: OPTIONAL
PREREQUISITES: EE572

MAIN TOPICS AND INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

ILO1: Carry out an optimisation exercise to understand the operation of Sri Lankan power system with large penetration of renewables.

ILO2: Calculate different quantities associated with HVDC transmission.

ILO3: Describe different FACTS devices available for active power flow control.

ILO4: Describe different devices available for reactive power flow control.

ILO5: Analyse a given system with active and reactive power control method.

NO	RECOMMENDED TEXT
1	Hingorani, N.G. & Gyugyi, L., Understanding Facts: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, IEEE, 1999
2	Arrilaga, J., Liu, Y.H. & Watson, N.R., Flexible power transmission: The HVDC options, Wiley, 2007
3	Baker, C. et. Al., HVDC: Connecting to the future, Alstom Grid, 2010