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Instructor:
Cliff Grigg
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Meeting:
Lectures –
MWF 4th – 5th
Moench D114
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Texts:
Dr. Grigg's Course
Notes
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References:
Power Generation
Operation & Control - Wood & Wolenberg
Modern Power System
Analysis - Kothari & Nagrath
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Prerequisites
ECE 470
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Course Grading:
20% : Homework
20% : Laboratory
60% : Tests
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 Control of power systems requires
that electricity be supplied at the correct frequency, satisfactory voltage,
with phases balanced, and have low harmonic content. The foregoing has to be achieved
without overloading equipment and at the lowest cost to the consumer (after
the utility makes a reasonable profit.)
All this is complicated by the fact that demand for electricity
changes throughout the day (and week, and season) and that electricity can
not be readily stored in a practical manner.
This class provides an
introduction to power system economic operation, load-frequency control,
integrated system operation, voltage control, and state estimation. Upon
successful completion, you will be able to perform basic power system
analysis that will enable you take up an entry-level position with such
companies as electric utilities and consulting engineers. It will also prepare
you for graduate school, should you choose.
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