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Instructor:
Cliff Grigg
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Meeting:
Lectures – MTR
2nd – 3rd
Moench C117
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Texts:
Dr. Grigg's Course
Notes
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References:
Power Generation
Operation & Control - Wood & Wollenberg
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 cannot
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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