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Power System Analysis

Timothy L. O'Hearn, PE


Course Outline

This 15-hour course provides a thorough study of the power system data necessary, and the methods commonly used in analysis of power systems utilizing computer software. The following types of studies are covered: short circuit, load flow, motor starting, cable ampacity, stability, harmonic analysis, switching transient, reliability, ground mat, protective coordination, power system modeling.

The course materials are based entirely on the "IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis", IEEE Std. 399-1997.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be familiar with:

Intended Audience

The intended audience is professional electrical engineers, project managers, and project engineers, involved in the analysis, engineering, and design of industrial and commercial power systems..


Benefit to Attendees


A better understanding of the purpose for and the techniques involved in power system studies. The course material can be used as a reference source for system and data acquisition for engineering consultants performing necessary studies prior to designing a new system or expanding an existing power system.


Course Content

The purpose of the course is to provide recommended practices, methods, and a reference tool for the analysis of commercial and industrial power systems. You are required to obtain a copy and study the IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis IEEE Std. 399-1997 as well as the lecture notes provided in the course material, which provide additional guidance and recommendations by the author of the course. The recommended practice, commonly known as the "Brown Book" is intended as a practical guide for power system analysis theory and its application in the computer aided analysis of electric power systems. The Brown Book is a useful reference tool that every practicing electrical engineering professional should have access to.

The IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis", IEEE Std. 399-1997 can be purchased from the following websites:

http://shop.ieee.com/
http://www.global.ihs.com/

The Author also prepared lecture notes to guide the study of above course materials.

Lecture Notes


IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis
IEEE Std. 399-1997

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Applications of power system analysis
Chapter 3 - Analytical procedures
Chapter 4 - System modeling
Chapter 5 - Computer solutions and systems
Chapter 6 - Load flow studies
Chapter 7 - Short-circuit studies
Chapter 8 - Stability studies
Chapter 9 - Motor-starting studies
Chapter 10 - Harmonic analysis studies
Chapter 11 - Switching transient studies
Chapter 12 - Reliability studies
Chapter 13 - Cable ampacity studies
Chapter 14 - Ground mat studies
Chapter 15 - Coordination studies
Chapter 16 - DC auxiliary power system analysis

You need to open or download above documents to study this course.

Course Summary

The purpose of the course is to provide recommended practices, methods, and a reference tool for the analysis of commercial and industrial power systems. It is necessary to obtain a copy and study the IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis IEEE Std. 399-1997 as well as he lecture notes provided in the course material which provided additional guidance and recommendations by the author. The recommended practice, commonly known as the "Brown Book" is intended as a practical guide for power system analysis theory and its application in the computer aided analysis of electric power systems.



Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

http://www.ansi.com/
http://www.ieee.com/
http://www.nfpa.com
http://www.nema.com


Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.