Welcome to the Electric Power Systems course at the University of Minnesota! This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of electric power systems. The course learning objectives are structured to give students an overview of the changing landscape of power systems, including the sources of energy and the environmental consequences. Additionally, the course covers the fundamental principles in electric circuit theory and magnetic theory that are essential in learning about power system networks and apparatus.
Students will also learn about transformers and synchronous generators and the role they play in power systems. The course covers AC transmission lines and cable systems as well as HVDC systems. Students will learn about the characteristics of various power system loads and power quality issues. Moreover, they will learn how to calculate power flow in a power systems network and about voltage stability and reactive power control in power systems.
The course also covers rotor-angle transient stability and the control of interconnected power systems and economic dispatch. Students will learn about currents in a faulted power system and protection using relays and circuit breakers. Finally, the course covers over-voltages due to lightning and switching surges and protection using surge arresters and the insulation coordination.
In conclusion, this course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in electric power systems. The course’s learning objectives are structured to ensure that students have an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles necessary to excel in the field of electric power systems.
Course Features
- Lectures 23
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 15460
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
