The course is given in English, and treats models and computation methods for power systems. The models and the methods are general and can be applied to industrial power system and local distribution networks as well as to national transmission networks. In the course assignments these models and methods are applied to solve realistic problems with computer programs written in MATLAB.
The following areas are treated in the course:
- Balanced system: three-phase systems, single-line equivalent, the per-unit system, circuit theorems, admittance matrixes, impedance matrixes, models of components in power systems such as lines, generators, cables, transformers, loads etc.
- Load flow analysis: problem formulation, models, solution methods.
- Optimal load flow and sensitivity analysis: reactive power dispatching to decrease power losses.
- Unbalanced system: symmetrical components, calculation methods, models of transmission lines, transformers, generators etc.
- Fault analysis: system models, and calculation of fault currents where there is an unbalanced fault.