Information Package / Course Catalogue
EE 481 Fundamentals of Power Systems
MEF University
Degree Programs
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

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 Select
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 EE 201 - Circuit Analysis I
MATH 211 - Linear Algebra
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Prior knowledge in calculus, linear algebra and circuit theorems for AC systems is expected.
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 Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner 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.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics H Exam,Project
2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors S Exam,Project
3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences N
4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts N
5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives N
6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions N
7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies N
Prepared by and Date AYŞEN BASA ARSOY , August 2023
Course Coordinator EGEMEN BİLGİN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor

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