To introduce students to the fundamental components and performance analysis of Modern Electrical Power Systems.

The Transformer:- Models of operation, Short and Open Circuit testing. Delta Star transformer arrangements. Three-phase Transformers, review of power transformers, construction, equivalent circuit, autotransformers, use of tap-changers, three-phase connections and transformer banks, parallel operation of three-phase transformers, harmonics, inrush current, unbalanced loading, Power Factor Correction: Single-phase and three-phase power factor correction. Utility and consumer power factor correction. Active power factor correction and filters. Voltage Regulation: Voltage control standards: methods of voltage control, generator, reactive injection, series compensation, tap-changing, voltage control and reactive power. Generation and Transmission in power systems: steady state operation, transient conditions, unbalanced loading or faults, operation connected to infinite/non-infinite busbars. The Per Unit System. Dynamic modelling of transmission using state space techniques. Stability margin, operational limits and frequency control. Transmission line inductance, capacitance. Performance analysis of overhead lines, underground cables, Power flow analysis. Fault analysis: Power systems faults: earth faults, line-line, line-line-earth; fault calculations, symmetrical faults, unbalanced faults. Switching and Protection Switches, breakers, contactors, purpose of protection, plant protection, personnel, security of supply, stability, protection system components, zones of protection, current transformers, fuses, relays, breakers, inverse time, generator and transformers protection schemes, auto-reclosing circuit breakers. Electric Vehicles: Rationale for the electrification of transport. Structure and key components of a Battery Electric Vehicle. Electro-chemical energy storage and battery stacks.Power and Energy Requirements for a typical vehicle. Charging levels, on-board and external DC chargers. Variations such as hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Introduction to rectification, inversion, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS), and High Voltage DC Systems Advanced Topics: Smart Grid design, Future transmission and distribution systems, Integration of renewable generation onto a grid, grid design for the future, Energy Policy and implications for Government.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: Describe components, subsystems and behaviour of the modern power system. Demonstrate a knowledge of how to synchronise a synchronous machine to a grid network. Explain the implementation of power factor correction. Perform load flow analysis to an electrical power network and interpret the results. Analyse a power network under both balanced and unbalanced fault conditions. Describe components, subsystems and operation of a Battery Electric Vehicle. Calculate traction motor power and energy requirements. Calculate and specify battery stack requirements. Describe charging levels, calculate charge times and range estimates. Write a critical analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of Battery Electric Vehicles

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: to assess the societal impact of Energy Policy decisions.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: perform power systems experiments requiring safe, precise measurement.

The module will be taught using a mixture of Lectures and lab exercises. Research from the UL based Research Centre in this area, CRIS, will be used to inform the teaching of this module. Knowledgeable: key aspects of modern power systems: from fast frequency response to load levelling and from traditional systems to modern chemical energy (battery) and kinetic energy (flywheel) systems; Creative and proactive: Able to discuss and provide educated opinion modern grids and transmission of power. Articulate: Elucidate and question the advantages and disadvantages of the various systems.