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Code L T P C
POWER SYSTEMS – I
EL20104 3 1 0 3

Credits:03 Teaching Scheme: - Theory 03Hrs/Week

Prerequisites: Nil
Objective: To understand the basics of power systems.
Course Outcomes:At the end of the course the student will be able to
CO1: Describe the general structure of modern power systems, microgridandsmart grid
CO2: Design electrical and mechanical parameters of power system
CO3: Analyze different types of distribution systems, power quality
CO4: Understand the power quality issues and power conservation measures.
CO5:Design various protection schemes

Unit – I
Power Generation and Economics 9Hrs

U1.1. Conventional sources of electrical energy-renewable energy sources-power plant economics-

operating costs-load factor-demand factor-diversity factor-plant factor-tariffs-casestudy-
distributed generation micro grid - smart grid.
U1.2. Self study topics: Simulation of models and casestudy.
Unit– II
Transmission Lines 5 Hrs
U2.1. Overhead transmission systems-arrangement of conductors sag and tension-transmission line
supports choice of transmission voltage-line insulators-failure of insulation-corona-under ground
cables-different types-capacitance of single core and three core cables-grading of cables.

Unit – III
Performance of transmission lines 4Hrs
U3.1 Calculation of transmission line inductance and capacitance - GMD and GMR –bundled
conductorstransposition - ABCD constants – Ferranti effect- computer basedestimation of
system parameters.

Unit– IV

Distribution system Design 10Hrs

U4.1 Distribution systems-classification and arrangement of distribution systems-distribution substation

layout and arrangement - economic loading of distribution transformers - Kelvin’s law -
considerations in primary and secondary distribution system design - current distribution and
voltage drop calculation-design of feeders and distributors - improvement of existing distribution
systems - LT capacitor installation – System and equipment earthing-Energy Conservation
Measures-
U4.2 Power quality issues and mitigation techniques - distribution system planning and automation -
traction-heating-welding-lighting.

Unit– V

Switchgear and protection 11Hrs

U5.1 Circuit breaker – Types - rating - Selection - Neutral earthing - Lightning and protection -
Protective Relays, Functions - Types of Relays - protection schemes - case study - NEC and
U5.2 Self study topics: Importance of relevant IS/IEC Specifications
References:

1. I.J. Nagrath and D.P. Kothari, Power System Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill,2005
2. A.T. Starr, Generation, Transmission & Utilization of Electric Power, 4thed., Sir IssacPitman and
Sons,1973
3. Turan, Gonen, Electric Power Transmission System Engineering, John Wiley,1988
4. S.L. Uppal, Electric Power, Khanna Publishers,1992.
5. A.S. Pabla, Electric Power Distribution System, Tata McGraw Hill,1992.
6. M N Bandyopadhyay, Electrical Power Systems- Theory and Practice, Prentice Hall of India,2006.
7. Weedy B M, Cory B J, Electric Power Systems, 4thed., John Wiley Publication,1998.
8. Sunil S Rao, Switchgear Protections, Khanna Publications, Delhi1999
9. T S MadhavRao, Power system protection static relays with microprocessor Applications, Tata
McGraw hillPublication,1998.
10. BadriRam, D N Vishwakarma, Power System Protection and Switchgear, Tata McGraw Hill,2005.