Overview

Fundamentals of power systems, line constant calculations, capacitance of transmission lines, performance of lines, high voltage DC transmission, corona, mechanical design of transmission lines, overhead line insulators, voltage control, neutral grounding, transients in power systems, symmetrical components and fault calculations, protective relays, circuit breakers, insulation coordination and overvoltage protection, power … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop knowledge of the fundamental principles related to electrical power systems construction, design, stability and control
  • Enhance understanding of the different aspects of power system analysis and protection within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

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Assumed knowledge

Mathematical skills in algebra and calculus such as can be obtained in MATH1122 Mathematics 1B.