Online ELEG 5473 Control of Electric Power System

Text: Modern Power System Analysis, D.P. Kothari and I.J. Nagrath, McGraw-Hill, 4th edition
2011.
Supplemental References: Provided by instructor from Power Generation, Operation, and
Control 3rd Edition by Wood, Wollenburg and Sheble (Wiley 2013).

Instructor: Roy McCann, Ph.D., P.E.

Study of control systems analysis and design as applied to electric power systems: Modeling,
dynamics, and stability of three-phase power systems. Design and implementation of control
systems related to generation, transmission and distribution.

There are presently in use a wide variety of technologies for controlling electric power systems. In
many cases these systems have been operational for decades. In other cases, very recent
technological innovations in power electronics have resulted in newly deployed stability and
control circuits throughout the world. This course will cover the “classical” machine and control
approaches. In addition, aspects related to “smart grid” technologies such as SCADA networks and
inclusion of increasing amounts of renewable generation is covered.

Outline

1. Week 1: Modeling Electrical Systems and dq0 Transformations

Textbook Sections 4.6 – 4.7
Lecture 6/9/2016
Notes 01, Notes 02
Assignment 1
2. Week 1: Introduction Power Flow Control (Summary ELEG 5513 Background)
Textbook Sections 6.1 – 6.4
Lecture 1, Notes 2
3. Week 2: Optimal Power System Operation
Textbook Sections 7.1 – 7.6
Lecture 3, Notes 3
Lecture 4, Notes 4
Lecture 5, Notes 5
Lecture 6, Notes 6
Assignment 2
4. Week 3: Automatic Generation and Voltage Control
Sections 8.1 – 8.10 Textbook
Lecture/Notes 7 (Generator Control)
Lecture ‘June 14’ (Simulink Tutorial)
Lecture ‘2016-06-23 HW-2 Simulink’ (Generator Control Example)
Lecture/Notes 8 (AGC)
Assignment 3
Note: Begin Design Project – Section 8.12 Kothari Book
5. Week 4: Power System Stability
Lecture/Notes 8 (Transient Stability)
Sections 12.1 – 12.11
 Lecture ‘HW-3’ (Transient Stability)
Assignment 4
6. Week 5: Power System Security
Sections 15.1 – 15.7
Lecture/Notes 10 (PSS 1)
Lecture/Notes 11 (PSS 2)
Lecture/Notes 12 (Security 1)
Assignment 5 (Power System Stabilizer)
7. Week 5: Voltage Stability
Sections 16.1 – 16.7
8. Week 5: Power System Compensation
Sections 18.1 – 18.10
Lecture/Notes 13 (Compensation)
Lecture/Notes 14 (Compensation and Control Technologies)
9. Week 6: Intro to SCADA Networks
Lecture/Notes 15 (SCADA Part 1)
Lecture/Notes 15 (SCADA Part 2)
Assignment 6 (Chapter 12-18 and SCADA)
10. Week 7:
Design Project – Section 8.12 Kothari Book
Research Paper – Impact of Variable (Renewable) Energy Sources

Class Project

A Matlab-Simulink based class project is required for the course. The topic can be selected by
the student or a problem provided by the instructor can be used (two area deregulated LFC
section 8.12 Kothari book). The purpose is to more deeply explore the implementation details
than what can be accomplished in the homework assignments.

A 2-page IEEE style paper is required on the topic of challenges associated with variable
(renewable) energy resources. It is planned for students to give a 3 minute presentation (via
videoconference) of their paper.

Grading:

6 homework assignments 12% each (72% combined)

Research Paper 12%
Design Project 16%

Overall course grades will be assigned based on an overall assessment of the student’s mastery
of the subject matter and participation in classroom discussions and presentations. As a general
guideline, the approximate course grade breakdown:

>90%  A >80% B >70%  C >60%  D <60%  D

Conduct

Students are required to be aware of and comply with the University of Arkansas policies for
academic integrity as described at http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/rlee/honesty.html.
Behavior in class is required to conform to University standards of conduct. In particular, the
University faculty, administration and staff are committed to providing an equal educational
opportunity to all students. The University of Arkansas does not condone discriminatory
treatment of students or staff on the basis of age, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, race,
religious commitment, sex, or sexual orientation in any of the activities conducted upon this
campus.

Schedule Spring 2020

HW-1 Due 1/21

HW-2 Due 1/28
HW-3 Due 2/4
HW-4 Due 2/11
HW-5 Due 2/18
HW-6 Due 2/15
Design Project (Section 8.12 Kothari) Due 2/28
Research Paper (Impact of Variable/Renewable Energy Sources) Due 3/3
All course materials must be turned in no later than 3/3/2020