School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code EE 481
Course Title in English Fundamentals of Power Systems
Course Title in Turkish Güç Sistemlerinin Temelleri
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 150 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites MATH 211 - Linear Algebra
EE 201 - Circuit Analysis I
Expected Prior Knowledge Prior knowledge in calculus, linear algebra and circuit theorems for AC systems is expected.
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Upon successful completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to: 1. Compute transmission line parameters and develop and apply short-line, medium-length line and long-line models; 2. Describe the structure and model for synchronous machines and transformers; 3. Employ per-unit system in the analysis of three phase circuits; 4. Explain and derive symmetrical component transformation and construct sequence equivalent circuits of a power system; 5. Compute and analyze power flows; 6. Compute and analyze symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults in a power system.
Course Description Basic structure of electrical power systems. Modeling of transmission lines, transformers and generators. Per unit representation of power systems. Bus admittance modeling, Load flow analysis, Symmetrical three-phase faults. Symmetrical components. Unsymmetrical faults
Course Description in Turkish Elektrik güç sistemlerinin temel yapısı, güç sistemi bileşenlerinin modelleri, birim sistem gösterimi, admitans matris modellemesi, yük akışı analizi, dengeli kısa devre analizi, simetrili bileşenler ve dengesiz kısa deve analizi.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) 1. Compute transmission line parameters and develop and apply short-line, medium-length line and long-line models;
2) 2. Describe the structure and model for synchronous machines and transformers;
3) 3. Employ per-unit system in the analysis of three phase circuits;
4) 4. Explain and derive symmetrical component transformation and construct sequence equivalent circuits of a power system;
5) 5. Compute and analyze power flows;
6) 6. Compute and analyze symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults in a power system.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date ,
Course Coordinator EGEMEN BİLGİN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. AYŞEN BASA ARSOY

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Basic Structure of Power Systems
2) Basic Principles on Single Phase and Balanced Three Phase Systems
3) Transmission Line Parameters
4) Voltage and Current Relations of Transmission Lines
5) Transmission Line Performance
6) Voltage and Current Relations of Transformers
7) Voltage and Current Relations of Synchronous Generators
8) Per-unit System Representation
9) Bus Admittance Matrix Modeling
10) Power Flow Analysis
11) Power Flow Analysis
12) Balanced Fault Analysis
13) Symmetrical Components and Sequence Networks
14) Unbalanced Fault Analysis
15) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16) Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
Required/Recommended Readings H. Saadat, . "Power System Analysis", PSA Publishing, 2011  J.D. Glover, M. Sarma,T.J. Overbye "Power Systems Analysis and Design", PWS., 2012.  Arthur R. Bergen, Vijay Vittal, “Power System Analysis”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2. Edition, 2000.  William D. Stevenson, Jr. "Elements of Power System Analysis", McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1985.  John J. Grainger, William D. Stevenson, Jr., “Power System Analysis”, McGraw-Hill International Editions, Inc., 1994.  N. Mohan, First Course on Power Systems, 2006  S.A. Nasar, "Electric Power Sytems”, 1990
Teaching MethodsLectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique. Online courses in case of physical factors (pandemic distance education requirement or frustrating factors etc.).
Homework and ProjectsA computer aided project for power flow and short circuit analysis.
Laboratory Work
Computer UseA power system analysis software and/or numerical methods may be introduced. Students may be required to use the software for their assigned project
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Quiz(zes) 2 % 5
Project 1 % 15
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 50
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Rules for attendance: MEF University Undergraduate Rules and Regulations Art. 24 Missing a midterm: A make-up exam may be given if proper documents of excuse are presented. Missing a final: University regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: Law on Higher Education Art. 54 Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Art. 54

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 1 84
Project 1 10 3 13
Quiz(zes) 2 6 2 16
Midterm(s) 1 15 3 18
Final Examination 1 16 3 19
Total Workload 150
Total Workload/25 6.0
ECTS 6