Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10766/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 28,0 T + 42,0 PL + 5,0 OT , Cód. 911228.
Lecturer
- Mário Helder Rodrigues Gomes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Understand the constitution and operation of EPS. Be able to design, calculate and deal with high-voltage lines, substations and transformer stations. Become familiar with the different technologies used in supply networks, as well as distributed generation and micro-generation.
Program
1. Electric Power Systems (EPS)
- Characterization and operation of an EPS
2. Flow loads
- Per unit system method
3. Overhead and underground electrical power transmission
4. Distribution system
- Power flow, reactive power and protection in distribution networks
5. Basis of distributed generation, micro-generation and technical conditions for interconnection to the grid
Evaluation Methodology
Written test (65%) and two assignments (practical/laboratorial)- 35%.
Bibliography
- Gouveia, J. (1996). Fluxo de Cargas. (Vol. 1). Porto: Sebenta da disciplina de SEE2 (4º ano 1995/1996), FEUP
- Dorf, R. (1997). The Electrical Engineering Handbook. (Vol. 1). US: CRC Press, IEEE Press
- Expósito, A. (2002). Análisis y Operación de Sistemas de Energía Eléctrica. (Vol. 1). US: McGraw-Hill
- Matos, A. (2009). Apontamentos da disciplina de Sistemas de Energia I. (Vol. 1). Porto: FEUP, http://paginas.fe.up.pt/~mam/SEE1
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and lab classes including simulation of SEE networks making use of PowerWorld.
Software used in class
PowerWorld
