Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Planning of Electrical Networks

Information :

Course Code : EPR 514 Level : Undergraduate Course Hours : 3.00- Hours

Department : Specialization of Electrical Power Engineering

Instructor Information :
Title Office hours
Professor
Teaching Assistant 2

Area Of Study :
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Recognize and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and theories of power network
planning.
2. Recognize the levels of approximations in power system planning models and the methods to overcome possible
inaccuracies.
3. Define and resolve the conflicts of the technical, physical, and economical constraints in power networks planning.
4. Apply the theories of power system planning to solve practical problems.
5. Propose proper solutions for enhancing the performance of power networks.

Course outcomes :
a.Knowledge and Understanding: :
1- Define the basic concepts in the planning of power networks
2- Identify the requirements for proper planning of various levels of power systems considering acceptable
reliability levels
3- Recognize the needs and methodologies of load management and energy saving
b.Intellectual Skills: :
1- Apply the general reliability and planning models to power networks
2- Interpret the acceptable solutions of problems based on physical and operational limits of power system
components.
3- Relate between a solution based on a given system state to the system behavior at different states.
4- Assess reliability at generation, transmission, and distribution levels.
5- Apply load management and energy conservation in electric power systems.
c.Professional and Practical Skills: :
1- Evaluate the reliability of various subsystems in typical power systems
2- Perform quantitative planning of power networks.

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 3- Determine the energy management and energy saving options considering specific situations
d.General and Transferable Skills: :
1- Present power system analysis input/output data
2- Write technical reports and conduct presentation about power system problems in normal operating
conditions
3- Practice working in a team to develop simplified power system analysis computer program modules

Course Topic And Contents :

Topic No. of hours Lecture Tutorial / Practical
Power system planning ±introduction 4 2 2
System reliability evaluation 20 10 10
Distribution system planning 18 9 9
Load forecasting 12 6 6
Load management 12 6 6
Energy conservation and efficiency 18 9 9

Teaching And Learning Methodologies :

Class Lectures.
Tutorials and solving problems.
Case studies
Use of the EULC databases and other online resources.

Course Assessment :
Methods of assessment Relative weight % Week No Assess What
Attendance 10.00 to assess the performance of students
during the course
Final Exam 40.00 15 to assess the scientific knowledge and
ability of problem solving.
First Mid-Term Exam 15.00 7 to assess the scientific knowledge and
ability of problem solving.
quizzes and assignments (1) 10.00 5 to assess problem solving and analysis of
the results.
quizzes and assignments (2) 10.00 9 to assess problem solving and analysis of
the results.
Second Mid-Term Exam 15.00 11 to assess the scientific knowledge and
ability of problem solving.

Course Notes :
Available at http://shimymb.tripod.com

Recommended books :

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 [1] R. Billinton, and R.N Allan, ³Reliability evaluation of engineering systems: concepts and techniques, 2nd ed´
Plenum Press, ISBN 0306440636, 1996.
[2] J. Anthonyi, ³Electrical Distribution Engineering´3rd Edition, The Fairmont Press, Inc, 2007.
[3] B. L. Bowerman, R. T. O'Connell, A. B. Koehler, ³Forecasting, Time Series, and Regression: An Applied Approach,
4th ed´California: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2005.
[4] S. Bisgaard, G. Kulahci. Time series analysis and forecasting by example. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
[5] H. El-Abiad, Power Systems Analysis and Planning, Hemisphere publishing Corporation, 1983.
[6] T.A. Short, ³Electric power distribution handbook´CRC Press LLC, 2004.
[7] W. Clark, ³Demand forecasting for electric utilities´Fairmont Press, 2991.
[8] S. A. DeLurgio. Forecasting principles & applications. Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 1998.
[9] G. Janacek, L. Swift. Time series: forecasting, simulation, applications. West Sussex: Ellis Horwood Limited, 1993.
[10] J. H. Chow, F. F. Wu, J. A. Momoh. Applied Mathematics for restructured electric power systems. New York:
Springer, 2005.

Web Sites :
http://shimymb.tripod.com
http://dsm.iea.org6.

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