Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Power System Analysis and Control

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Lasantha Meegahapola

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: lasantha.meegahapola@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You must be able to analyse single-phase & three-phase circuits, transformer equivalent circuits, and synchronous machines as covered in the EEET1316 Electrical Engineering-1 and EEET2263 Electrical Plant courses or equivalent courses. You must have the mathematical skills to work with matrix algebra, complex numbers, vectors, first and second order differential equations.


Course Description

The course provides the theoretical background required to model and analyse large power systems. This includes modelling of transmission lines for steady-state and transient conditions, balanced and unbalanced power system fault analysis, the basic power quality indices and power quality analytical techniques. In addition, this course deals with the voltage control techniques used for renewable rich distribution feeders.

Particular topics to be investigated will include:

     1. Per-unit calculations
     2. Transmission line modelling and analysis
     3. Transmission line surge propagation
     4. Distribution feeder voltage control
     5. Balanced faults
     6. Theory of symmetrical components & unbalanced faults
     7. Power quality in distribution networks


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):  

PLO 1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding  of engineering theories, principles and concepts within multi-disciplinary engineering practice ​
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.​​
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and critical reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional expert judgement in a dynamic environment in the absence of complete data, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse specialist and multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.​

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  

 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1 Apply advanced electrical engineering theories to determine transmission line parameters and power transfer limits.
CLO2 Apply advanced travelling wave principles to determine the overvoltage caused by surges in complex transmission networks.
CLO3 Critically analyse various voltage control techniques across distribution networks.
CLO4 Apply advanced mathematical techniques to calculate fault currents and voltages under balanced and unbalanced faults.
CLO5 Explain advanced power quality aspects in power networks.
CLO6 Effectively communicate the findings through professionally written reports to power engineering professionals.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

The learning resources for this course include:

  • Lecture Notes prepared by the teaching staff.
  • Tutorial problems prepared by the teaching staff.
  • Prescribed and recommended reference books.
  • Simulation software is available for you to carry out the assignments.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Report 25% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment Task 2: Timed and Timetabled Assignment 25% CLO1 and CLO2
Assessment Task 3: Assignments 20% CLO1, CLO2, CLO4 and CLO6
Assessment Task 4: Test 30% CLO1, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5