Course Name ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Course Description This course deals with the study and design of primary and secondary
distribution networks, load characteristics, voltage regulation, metering
techniques and systems, and protection of distribution systems.
No. of Units for Lec and
Lab 4 units-3 units lecture, I unit lab
No. of Contact Hrs per
Week 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab/drafting
Prerequisite AC Machinery, Electrical Circuits 3
Course Objectives 1. To make the students understand the operation of distribution systems and
equipment
2. To equip the students with the necessary tools and techniques to be able to
model, analyze, and design electric distribution systems
3. To enable the students to apply Philippine, IEEE/ANSI, and IEC standards
in distribution system design
Course Outline 1. Overview of Distribution Systems
2. Load Characteristics
3. Distribution Transformer Applications
4. Overhead and Underground Distribution Lines
5. Voltage Regulators
6. Three-Phase Distribution Power Flow
7. Shunt Capacitor Placement
8. Fault Analysis
9. Distribution Overcurrent Protection
10. Overcurrent Protection Coordination
11. Surge Protection
12. Substations
13. Distribution Reliability Analysis
14. Power Quality
15. Distribution Management Systems
Laboratory Equipment Transmission Line Trainer & Power Simulation Software