Electrical Power Networks and Devices
Basic information
Course coordinator Boštjan Blažič
Course type: Obvezni strokovni
Number of ECTS credits: 6
Semester: 1. semester
Course code: 64155
Subject description
Development of electric power networks and general division of power networks. Complex quantities and systems of components. Mechanical parameters of overhead power lines, construction of lines, and electrical parameters of power lines.
Composition of high voltage power cables, construction of power cables, impedances of single-core and three-core cables. Loading criteria of power networks. Electrical parameters of two winding and three winding transformers, synchronous generators and asynchronous machines.
Types of power substations with different implementations of switchyards. High voltage switching technology – circuit breakers and other switching devices.
Classical power factor correction devices, passive filters and reactors. Modern compensation devices with power electronics modules.
Distributed power sources and active distribution networks.
Objectives
The student will acquire the knowledge of main elements and devices of electrical power networks and the basic knowledge of mathematical modelling and parameters of electrical power elements used in power systems analysis.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, tutorials (auditory practice and laboratory work).
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