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 (1)(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 grids, 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
Two theoretical-practical assignments and respective presentation and discussion:
- Research work on distributed energy resources (25%);
- Research Work on EPS simulation and analysis (35%);
- Written test (40%).
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
Curricular Unit under tutorial guidance.
Software used in class
PowerWorld / PSS/E
