Basic structure of power system – overhead and underground systems – distributed and concentrated loads – voltage tolerances – interconnection – EHVAC and HVDC transmission – Types of AC and DC distributors – Introduction to FACTS
Evaluation of Transmission line parameters- types of conductors- representation of transmission line-inductance calculation of single/three phase lines- concept of GMD and GMR- transposition of lines- bundled conductors- capacitance calculation of single/three phase lines
Analysis of transmission lines – representation, short/medium/long transmission lines- nominal T/π network- ABCD parameters- surge impedance- skin effect- proximity effect- Ferranti effect
Insulators-Types, voltage distribution in insulator string, improvement of string efficiency, Underground cables-Types of cables, Parameters of cable, Grading of cables, Power factor and heating of cables, Capacitance of 3-core belted cable, D.C cables
Mechanical design of transmission line - sag and tension calculations for different weather conditions, Tower spotting, Types of towers, Sub-station Layout (AIS, GIS), Methods of grounding
Reference Book:
Mehta, V.K., Rohit Mehta, “Principles of Power Systems”, S. Chand & Company Private Limited, New Delhi, 4th Revised Edition, 2011. Singh S.N, “Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution”, PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2009. Uppal, S.L., Rao, S., “Electrical Power”, Khanna Publishers Limited, New Delhi, 15th Edition, 2014.
Text Book:
Wadhwa, C.L., “Electrical Power Systems”, New Age International Publishers Ltd., New Delhi, 7th Edition, 2017. Kothari, D.P., Nagrath, I. J., “Modern Power System Analysis”, McGraw Hill India Limited, New Delhi, 4th Edition, 2011
