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BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY
BAHIR DAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Curriculum for MSc Degree in Electrical Power Systems

Engineering and MSc Degree in Energy Informatics
August 03, 2021

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Name of the degree to be awarded:
 Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Power
Systems Engineering
 Masters of Science Degree in Energy Informatics
Name of the program: Electrical Power Systems Engineering
Degree to be awarded by: Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
Standard period of study: 2 years/ 4 semesters (For Regulars)

2 and half years/ 2 summer and 5 semesters/ For Extensions
Total credit: 32 credit hours for course & 6 credit thesis work for both power system and
energy informatics
Commencement of degree program: Each year in September starting from 2021/2022
Remark: If there is any inconvenience in the curriculum regarding course name, course code,
course weight (lecture, tutor, lab/practice, home study, and CP), and other related issues, the
semester course breakdown will govern.
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FOREWORD
Electrical and Computer Engineering plays an important role in the development of the country.
The growth of the energy, communication, industrial and commercial sectors need well-
qualified Electrical Engineers. The objective of the graduate programs of Electrical and
Computer Engineering Faculty is to produce Graduates with full professional competence in
different fields of Electrical Power, Energy informatics, Communication, Control and Computer
Engineering who can participate in the national development activities.
This Curriculum is prepared mainly based on the needs of the industry and the society by
collecting feed backs from experts in the relevant field. The degree of Master of Science in
Power Systems Engineering is obtained through a two-year program for regulars and two and
half years for extensions. The degree of Master of Science in Energy Informatics is similarly
obtained through a two-year program for regulars. The two-year program includes Theories,
tutorials, hands-on laboratory, and field experience with a variety of technology needs. The
structure of the graduate program was developed based on a set of desirable features obtained
from the review of existing programs and the assessment of needs.
It is believed that the Graduates produced out of these programs will be leaders in energy
suppliers, network operators in associated sectors, analyzing, the planning, design,
development, implementation, and management of Electrical Power Systems Engineering and
Energy Informatics.
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Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... I
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... III
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background of the Faculty ................................................................................................. 1
2. VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES OF THE FACULTY ............................................ 2
2.1 Vision of the faculty ........................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Mission of the faculty ......................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Values of the Faculty ......................................................................................................... 2
3. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM: ............................................................................... 3
4. STAFF PROFILE ............................................................................................................ 3
5. RATIONALE ................................................................................................................... 4
6. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE ........................................................................................... 4
7. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES ......................................................................... 5
8. GRADUATE PROFILE .................................................................................................. 5
9. PROGRAM REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................ 6
9.1 Admission Requirements .................................................................................................... 6
9.2 Duration of study ............................................................................................................... 7
9.4 Assignment of Course Codes ............................................................................................. 7
9.5 Assessment and Evaluation ................................................................................................ 8
9.6. Quality Assurance Mechanism: ........................................................................................ 8
9.7. Graduation Requirements:................................................................................................ 9
9.7.1. Publication ..................................................................................................................... 9
9.7.2. Recommended Progress towards M.Sc. Degree ............................................................ 9
9.8. Degree Nomenclature (in English and Amharic) ........................................................... 10
10. MODULE AND COURSES FOR POWER SYSTEM ................................................. 10
11. MODULE AND COURSES FOR ENERGY INFORMATICS .................................... 11
12. COURSE BREAKDOWN OF POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING ........................... 14
12.1. Common Regular Curriculum Break-Down .............................................................. 14
12.2. COMMON EXTENSION AND WEEKEND CURRICULUM BREAK DOWN ........................... 15
13. COURSE BREAKDOWN (ENERGY INFORMATICS) ............................................. 16
14. COURSES DESCRIPTION (POWER SYSTEM ENGINEERING) ............................ 17
15. COURSES DESCRIPTION (ENERGY INFORMATICS)........................................... 72
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1. Introduction
This document offers the curriculum for the Degree of Master of Science in Electrical Power
Engineering and Energy Informatics under the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The curriculum was developed based on the review of existing postgraduate and undergraduate
programs in electrical power engineering, from the concept of project and research topics, and
assessment of need. The outline of this document includes the Introduction, Admission and
Graduation Requirements, Program Details, Course Breakdown, and Course Description. It is
organized to include the following items:
 Introduction, Background, and Rationale

 Admission and Graduation Requirements
 Program details: Degree nomenclature, Program duration and structure, course
coding scheme, evaluation and assessment, staff profile, and laboratory facilities
 Course breakdown and Course Descriptions: Details of modules and courses,
sequencing of courses, and individual course descriptions
1.1 Background of the Faculty

The program of electrical engineering was first developed under Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute,
in June 1963. it was planned to admit the best students who had successfully passed the national
examination from all over the county and train them for four years in electrical technology. Soon
after, the Institute undertook a thorough curriculum revision and decided to phase out the four-
year training program. A two-year college-level diploma training program was designed and
launched in September 1968. Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute upgraded all their diploma programs
to a degree level in 1996. Then in May 2000, the Institute was merged to form Bahir Dar
University, while the former Polytechnic Institute became the Engineering Faculty. At the
Engineering Faculty, all departments were raised to school levels in 2010. It was then the program
housed in the school of computing and electrical engineering. Then, a year later, the program
evolved into technology institutes. The program is now housed in the faculty of Electrical and
Computer Engineering in Bahir Dar institute of technology. The department is code-named EE
and the department’s course number contains the core prefix EEng.
The Faculty has two undergraduate programs: Electrical Engineering, and Computer
Engineering. It also offers postgraduate study in Electrical Engineering with specialization in
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Power Systems Engineering, Communication Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, and
Control Engineering.
The Faculty experienced a surge in enrolment of students in the regular as well the weekend
program, which reveals the fact that the Faculty offers students not only the excellence in cutting-
edge technological knowledge and applications but also in a multidisciplinary engineering and
science background for the career that our students have planned.
2. Vision, Mission, and values of the Faculty

2.1 Vision of the faculty
The vision of the Faculty is to be well recognized regionally and internationally for excellence in
its educational programs, pioneering research activities and in full compliance to the international
standards of quality assurance.
2.2 Mission of the faculty
The mission of the Faculty is to provide high quality and effective education in the field of
electrical power engineering. Materialize the partnership with industry by meeting the ever
changing needs of the market for future engineers; immunize the students with knowledge and
experience in their field of specialization to contribute in the making of professional leaders.
2.3 Values of the Faculty

We are committed to excellence in teaching, student learning, and research, and creative
endeavor. As such, faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering values:
 The pursuit of knowledge in an environment that encourages free and open
inquiry, academic achievements, scholarship, and creativity.
 A strong general education program that is rooted in the traditions of sciences and
technologies; emphasizes critical thinking, and promotes lifelong learning.
 The principles of shared governance, civil discourse, and open communication
among all groups within the faculty.
 The professional commitment and accomplishments of faculty and staff
 Partnership with the community to enhance social, economic, cultural, civic, and
intellectual life in the region.
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3. Objective of the Program:
The overall training Objective of the program is to provide students with the intellectual depth
and breadth, and appropriate training necessary to pursue productive careers in the professions
and in various fields of teaching and research leading to a Master of Science Degree in Electrical
engineering. The specific training objectives can be summarized as follows.
 To produce Graduates with full professional competence in different fields of electrical
power systems engineering and who can participate in the national development activities.
 To train manpower for higher education institutions of the country
 To meet the demands of the industries in terms of training and up grading their engineers
 To provide an opportunity for the working community in the field of Power Systems
Engineering to upgrade their knowledge to a higher level.
 To research the areas of advanced & intelligent power systems that are relevant to the needs
of the country
 To modernize the power system using information and communication technology.
 To engage students in recent research topics to offers optimal solutions in the energy
system
 Enable graduates to participate in the current research and encourage continuous learning
and improvement in energy informatics so that the graduates feel confident enough to face
the challenges of communication, power security, power distribution, and optimal
utilization to enhance the efficiency of energy demand and supply systems.
 Train students who can design, analyze, plan, implement and manage power systems for
increasing the efficiency of the demand and supply systems.
 Prepare graduates with the capability to follow the current and future developments of
electrical energy in the field and related applications.
4. Staff Profile
Table 1: Ethiopian staff currently working in Energy and Power Systems Chair
Level Specialization Number
Lecturers (MSc.) Power Systems engineering 27
PhD candidates Power Systems engineering 6
Assistance Professor (PhD) Power systems engineering 4
Assistance Professor (MSc) Power systems engineering 2
Associate Professor (Ph.D.) (Adjunct) Power systems engineering 1
Professor (Ph.D.) (Adjunct) Power systems engineering 1
Total 41
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5. Rationale
Engineering in general and electrical power and control engineering, in particular, is a highly
dynamic field of study in that the rapid development of technology doesn’t allow leaving
academic curricula untouched for a long time. Thus, to minimize the gap between the state-of-
the-art and the teaching process and maintain the relevance and educational standard, there is
always a need for curricula review.
The following points provide some of the major facts and observations on which the need for
developing postgraduate programs is premised.
Country’s Need: The basic rationale of the programs is in the prevailing conditions in the country
concerning the needs for professionals in the proposed area and the future trends that are
developing in the demands for the profession. So far, this program is designed to meet the needs
of the main employers of the graduates to do design, analyze, plan, implement and conduct
research in the field of Electrical power and energy informatics.
Rapid development: The development in capabilities to innovate power and energy technologies
has lagged far behind the rate of technological advancement in Ethiopia. Thus, to fill the gap the
program is made broad enough to cover the most major recent areas in the field of power and
energy informatics. Besides the rapid technology development and optimal utilization of energy,
both private and public institutions require qualified engineers in the proposed programs which
bring multidimensional energy applications and can result in socio-economic and environmental
positive impact.
Future Economy: We feel, the country would take necessary steps to strengthen the Electrical
Power and industrial sectors for its economy. To equip the students with the necessary knowledge
and skills for assisting such vision and objectives of the country, it would be necessary to launch
P.G programs in these fields.
6. Professional profile
Electrical power system engineering is one specialization of electrical and computer engineering
that deals with the design of power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution systems.
In addition, it deals with the design, analysis, construction, installation, control, operation, and
maintenance of electrical machines, power electronic devices, and drives. On top of that energy,
informatics is also another specialization that deals with computing and communications
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technologies and their applications for sustainable energy sectors (e.g., smart grid, solar power,
wind energy, electric vehicles, energy, storage, smart cities, green data center, green computing).
7. Program Learning Outcomes

Electrical Power system engineering program must demonstrate that students attain at a
minimum, the following outcomes:
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying

principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. The ability to gain further knowledge of the construction of modern energy systems and
basic information in the transfer of tasks from the energy industry in digital form.
3. 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
4. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data,
and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
5. An ability to acquire and apply information and communication technologies for the power
system as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
6. Understanding of smart grid concepts & components, including smart meters, advanced
metering infrastructure, information networks, demand response, and pricing schemes
7. Learn how to model power systems with software tools and real data sets to assess the impact
of smart grid concepts, integration of renewable resources, storage, and electric vehicles
8. Graduate Profile
The program ensures that graduates will gain in-depth and advanced knowledge of all major
areas of concern in electrical power and energy informatics engineering such as:
 Graduates are expected to learn and perform tasks related to computer-aided power
system analysis and simulation, operation and control, system dynamics and transient
stability analysis, and power system protection.
 Graduates are expected to learn a higher level of knowledge in power systems such as
planning and reliability, energy management, high voltage engineering, and transmission
and distribution engineering and design.
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 Graduates are expected to learn the application of other fields of study into power
systems such as power electronics, FACTS, renewable power generation technologies,
distributed systems, and micro-grids. These are the major applied courses that are vital
for electrical power engineers.
 Graduates will then be equipped with a high level of computational techniques in
conventional and intelligent search methods for the analysis and optimization of complex
power systems.
 Graduates are expected to acquire the skills in a systematic and analytical approach to
solving real-world problems, and a proper and formal way of writing and presenting
research works.
 Graduates are expected to acquire the skill to work at energy suppliers, network
operators, energy incentive industries, and implementation of IT systems for smart grids,
smart cities e-mobility, and industrial plants.
9. Program requirement
9.1 Admission Requirements
1. An applicant may be admitted to the postgraduate study in Electrical Power system
engineering (standard) provided that he/she has met all the admission requirements of the
program such as:
a. The applicant must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power and
control system Engineering or any related field of study from a recognized university
or institution of higher learning.
b. The applicant must pass the entrance examination conducted by the faculty of
Electrical and Computer Engineering at the beginning of every academic year with a
minimum score of 50%.
c. The applicant must produce a minimum of two recommendation letters preferably
from former university instructors, employers, or professional associates.
d. For an applicant who is NOT a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power
and Control Engineering, and a graduate of any related field, he/she may be admitted
to enroll for a master’s degree in electrical power system engineering provided that
he/she has taken and passed the following required prerequisite courses:
 Electrical Machines I and II
 Energy conversion and rural electrification
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 Power Systems I and II
 Power System Planning and Operation
 Electrical installation
2. An applicant may be admitted to the postgraduate study in energy informatics provided
that he/she has met all the admission requirements of the program such as:
a) They have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power system and Control System
Engineering from a recognized university, or any other institution and approved by
the faculty graduate committee.
b) The applicant must produce a minimum of two recommendation letters preferably
from former university instructors, employers, or professional associates.
c) The applicant must pass the entrance examination conducted by the faculty of
Electrical and Computer Engineering at the beginning of every academic year with a
minimum score of 50%.
d) For an applicant who is NOT a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power
and Control Engineering, and a graduate of Communication and Computer
engineering, he/she may be admitted to enroll for a master’s degree in Energy
Informatics provided that he/she has taken and passed the following two required
bridging courses:
 Energy conversion and rural electrification
 Power Systems I
9.2 Duration of study
The duration of study for a Post Graduate Degree in a regular stream will be two complete
Academic Years, out of which one year will be exclusively allotted to the Thesis/Research Work.
For the Extension and weekend stream, it will be two and a half years.
9.4 Assignment of Course Codes
A Four-letter English code with a four-digit number indicates a PG course. EEng-6012 for
example indicates that the course is offered to PG Course and the first digit (6) indicates the first
year in which the subject is offered, the second two digits number (01) indicates the module
number of the course and the last digit (2) indicates the semester in which the course is offered
(i.e., odd numbers indicate first semester and even numbers show the second semester). Here the
number 6 is used to indicate the first year of the Graduate Program and if it is 7 it indicates the
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second year of the Graduate Program because the numbers 1 to 5 are used for undergraduate
program courses.
9.5 Assessment and Evaluation

The assessment and evaluation of course work shall be done on the university policy and the
assessment type stated in the course description.
Student evaluation components:
Assignments, Course project work, Term/Research Paper, and Final Examination (Will be
specified in course description based on the nature of the course)
Final grading:
The final grading policy of the students is carried out as per the legislation of Bahir Dar
University, institute of technology.
9.6. Quality Assurance Mechanism:

The quality of the program study will essentially be determined by the quality of the admitted
students (well-defined admission requirement) and the institutional capacity to offer and
administer the study program. The latter essentially refers to the quality of the instructors, the
learning resources available, and the teaching-learning process that helps students to excel in
achieving the learning objectives. Generally, the following internal and external quality insuring
mechanisms parameters have to be considered.
Through Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms
 The internal evaluation is in line with university policy consisting of student, peer, and
faculty evaluation.
 To maintain the level of courses, course descriptions are prepared in detail containing
course objectives, course outline, textbooks, references, and laboratory experiments.
 Qualified instructors for courses and laboratories: A minimum of Assistant Professor and
extensive experience in the respective field of study.
 General teaching facilities that the program needs (offices, furniture, PCs and printers,
copiers, and the like)
 Assignment, Final examination, and other continuous assessments in each of the courses.
 Term papers and assignments with or without software tools as required.
 Grading System is governed by the Senate legislation.
Through External Quality Assurance Mechanisms
 External Examiners for the final Thesis work and each thesis is carried out under the
supervision of one or more advisors. The Thesis is evaluated in three phases: that are
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proposal (“Pass/Fail”), progress (“Pass/Fail”), and final evolution which is graded out of
6 credits as a whole. The thesis must be of sufficient quality to satisfy the examiners rated
as Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory (Fair), and Poor.
 Feedback from employers and stockholders through tracer survey and based on the
feedbacks given, the Department may redesign or revise the Curriculum
9.7. Graduation Requirements:

A candidate of M.Sc. degree for both Power system and energy informatics is expected to
complete 32 Credit-hours coursework, and complete one year thesis work
9.7.1. Publication
An MSc candidate shall graduate provided that, besides the Thesis, he/ she has at least one
publication or at least Journal Acceptance letter from the result of the thesis work for M.Sc.
These papers must be published in peer reviewed reputable journals.
9.7.2. Recommended Progress towards M.Sc. Degree

The following list summarizes acceptable progress for a graduate student entering with Bachelor
of degree and pursuing an M.Sc. Appropriate modifications should be made for students entering
with Bachelor of degree in related fields and pursuing M.Sc.
o Take minimum required courses before starting M.Sc. courses and complete all
recommended bridge courses, and achieve a minimum grade of C and above in all pre re
quest and bridging courses for power system engineering and energy informatics
respectively.
o The candidate needs to obtain minimum CGPA of 3.00. at the end of the first year/
completing the coursework
o Develop initial research idea to full proposal and develop the research work plan.
Literature review should be completed, and investigations of the research should be started
at the beginning of the second year.
o Develop and present at least two progress reports before defending the final research work
to the Graduate Committee.
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9.8. Degree Nomenclature (in English and Amharic)
The name of the degree for the MSc Power system Engineering will be:
 In English Master of Science Degree in Electrical Power Systems

Engineering
In Amharic የሳይንስ ማስተር ዲግሪ በፓወር ሲስተምስ ምሕንድስና
The name of the degree for the MSc of Energy Informatics will be:
 In English Master of Science Degree in Energy Informatics
In Amharic የሳይንስ ማስተር ዲግሪ በኢነርጂ ኢንፎርማቲክስ
10. Module and Courses for Power System
Module Course Course Name Cr.Hr.

No. code
01 Advanced Power Systems Engineering
EEng 6011 Advanced Power System Modelling and Analysis 3
EEng 6013 Advanced Power System Operation and Control 2
EEng 6015 Digital Protection and Switchgear 3
EEng 6017 Power System Planning and Reliability 3
EEng 6012 Power System Dynamics and Stability 3
EEng 6019 High Voltage Engineering 3
Module total 15 of 17
Applied Electrical Power Engineering
02 EEng 6021 Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3
EEng 6023 Power Supply Quality 3
EEng 6022 Advanced Power Electronics and Utility Application 3
EEng 6024 Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies 3
EEng 6026 HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems 3
EEng 6028 Advanced Electrical Drives 3
03 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
EEng 6031 Linear and Non-linear Systems Theory 2
Module total 2
04 Power System automation Engineering
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EEng 6042 Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Power Systems 3
EEng 6044 Distribution System Engineering and Automation 3
EEng 6046 Real-Time Control of Power Systems and Energy 3
Management
Module total-+ 3 of 9
Seminar and Thesis

05 EEng 6052 Industry Internship 0
EEng 6054 Scientific Research methods 1
EEng 7051 Thesis 6*
Module total 2
Grand Total 32
Elective Courses in Power System Engineering
Elective I Elective II
EEng 6015 Digital Protection and EEng 6042 Distribution System Engineering and
Switchgear Automation
EEng 6023 Power Supply Quality EEng 6028 Advanced Electrical Drives
EEng 6017 Power System Planning EEng 6044 Real-Time Control of Power Systems
and Reliability and Energy Management
EEng 6026 HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission
Systems
11. Module and Courses for Energy Informatics
Module Course Course Name Cr.Hr.

No. code
Applied Power System Analysis
06 EEng 6061 Smart Grid Technology 3

EEng 6062 Virtual Power Plant 3
EEng 7061 International Energy market and Energy law 3
EEng 6064 Communication Technology in Smart Grid 3
Module total 15
11
07 Engineering Mathematics
Module total 2
08 Fundamentals of Energy Informatics
EEng 6081 Internet of Energy (IOE) 2
EEng 6082 Machine learning in Power System 3
EEng 6084 Cloud Computing and Big data analysis 2
EEng 6086 International Project management 3
EEng 6081 Information Storage management system 3
EEng 6083 Wireless sensor Networks 3
EEng6085 Computer Networking and security 3
09 Power System Automation
EEng 6092 Real-Time Control of Power System and Energy 3
Management
EEng 6094 Energy management system 3
EEng 6096 Building Automation Systems 3
10 Seminar and Thesis 6 of 12
EEng 6102 Industry Internship 0
EEng 6104 Graduate Seminar 1
EEng 7101 Thesis 6*
Module total 2
Grand Total 32
Elective Courses in Energy Informatics
Elective I Elective II
EEng 6102 Energy management system EEng 7061 International Energy market and Energy law
EEng 6104 International Project management EEng 7081 Information Storage management system
EEng 6106 Virtual Power Plant EEng 7083 Wireless sensor Networks
EEng 6096 Building Automation Systems EEng7085 Computer Networking and security
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Compulsory Courses
Power System Energy informatics
Course Course Name Cr. Course Course Name Cr.

Code Hr. Code Hr.
EEng 6011 Advanced Power System 3 EEng 6061 Smart Grid Technology 3
Modelling and Analysis
EEng 6013 Advanced Power System 2 EEng 6011 Advanced Power System 3
Operation and Control Modelling and Analysis
EEng 6021 Modeling and Analysis of 3 EEng 6064 Communication Technology in 3

Electrical Machines Smart Grid
EEng 6031 Linear and Non-linear Systems 2 EEng 6071 Linear and Non-linear Systems 2
Theory Theory
EEng 6012 Power System Dynamics and 3 EEng 6081 Internet of Energy (IOE) 2
Stability
EEng 6019 High Voltage Engineering 3 EEng 6082 Machine learning in Power 3
System
EEng 6022 Advanced Power Electronics 3 EEng 6084 Cloud Computing and Big data 3
and Utility Application analysis
EEng 6024 Renewable Energy and Micro 3 EEng 6091 Distribution System Engineering 3
Grid Technologies and Automation
EEng 6042 Applications of Artificial 3 EEng 6092 Real-Time Control of Power 3

Intelligence to Power Systems System and Energy Management
EEng 6052 Industry Internship 0 EEng 6102 Industry Internship 0
EEng 6054 Scientific Research methods 1 EEng 6106 Scientific Research methods 1
EEng 6104 Graduate Seminar 1
----- Elective I 3 ------ Elective I 3
----- Elective II 3 ------- Elective II 3
Total Cr. Hr. 32 Total Cr. Hr. 33
EEng7051 Thesis 6* EEng 7101 Thesis 6*
* Thesis credit is not counted into the total credit hour
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12. Course Breakdown of Power System Engineering
12.1. Common Regular Curriculum Break-Down
YEAR I/ SEMESTER-I
Course Code Course Name Cr. Hr. Lect. Lab.
EEng 6011 Advanced Power System Modelling and Analysis 3 2 3
EEng 6013 Advanced Power System Operation and Control 2 2 2
EEng 6021 Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3 2 3
EEng 6031 Linear and Non-Linear Systems Theory 2 2 0
EEng 6019 High Voltage Engineering 3 2 3
------ Elective I 3 - -
Total 16 - -
YEAR I/ SEMESTER-II
Course Code Course Name Cr. Lect. Lab.
Hr.
EEng 6012 Power System Dynamics and Stability 3 3 0
EEng 6042 Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Power Systems 3 2 3
EEng 6022 Advanced Power Electronics and Utility Application 3 2 3
EEng 6024 Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies 3 3 0
------ Elective II 3 - -
EEng 6052 Industry Internship 0 0 0
EEng 6054 Scientific Research Methods 1 0 0
Total 16 - -
YEAR II/ SEMESTER-I

EEng 7051 Thesis 6* 0 0
Total 6*
YEAR II/SEMESTER-II
EEng 7052 Thesis (Continued from first semester) 6* 0 0
Total 6* 0 0
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12.2. Common Extension and Weekend Curriculum Break Down
YEAR I/ SEMESTER I
EEng 6013 Advanced Power System Operation and Control 2 2 2
Total 5 4 5
YEAR I/ SEMESTER II
EEng 6031 Linear and Non-linear Systems Theory 2 2 0
EEng 6--- Elective I 3 - -
Total 5 2 -
YEAR I/ SUMMER SEMESTER

EEng 6021 Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3 2 3
EEng 6024 Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies 3 3 0
Total 6 6 3
YEAR II/ SEMESTER I

EEng 6014 High Voltage Engineering 3 2 3
EEng 6022 Advanced Power Electronics and Utility Application 3 2 3
Total 6 5 6
YEAR II/ SEMESTER II

EEng 6012 Power System Dynamics and Stability 3 3 0
------- Elective II 3 - -
Total 6 - -
YEAR II/ SUMMER SEMESTER

EEng 7021 Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Power Systems 3 2 3
EEng 7051 Scientific Research methods 2 2 0
Total 5 4 3
15
YEARIII/ SEMESTER I
Total 6* 0 0
13. Course Breakdown (Energy Informatics)

YEAR I/ SEMESTER-I
EEng 6091 Distribution System Engineering and Automation 3 2 3
EEng 6061 Smart Grid Technology 3 3 0
EEng 6071 Linear and Non-linear Systems Theory 2 2 0
EEng 6081 Internet of Energy (IOE) 2 2 2
------- Elective I 3 - -
Total 16 11 8
YEAR I/ SEMESTER-II
EEng 6082 Machine learning in Power System 3 2 3
EEng 6064 Communication Technology in Smart Grid 3 2 3
EEng 6084 Cloud Computing and Big data analysis 2 2 0
EEng 6092 Real-Time Control of Power System and Energy 3 2 3
Management
------- Elective II 3 - -
EEng 6106 Scientific Research methods 1 1 0
EEng 6104 Graduate Seminar 1 0 0
Total 16 - -
YEAR II/ SEMESTER-I

16
YEAR II/SEMESTER-II
EEng 7102 Thesis (Continued from first semester) 6* 0 0
Total 6* 0 0
14. Courses Description (Power system engineering)

Module Number – 01
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University
Module No & Name 01 – Advanced Power Systems Engineering
Justification:
The current status of the power systems engineering field warrants
Rationale and objective knowledge of various methods of high voltage engineering,
of the module protection, and system dynamics and transients. Without the
knowledge of these methods and techniques, one cannot become a
competent and full-fledged power systems engineer.
Objectives:
On successful completion of this module the students will be able to:
Model synchronous machines, excitation, and speed
governing systems
Conduct signal stability analysis
Compute Transients
Optimize power flow problems
Interchange power and energy
Protect power apparatus and transmission systems
Protect reactors, boosters, and capacitors
Protect digital hardware
Protect switch gears and circuit breakers
After having completed this module the students will be capable
of performing tasks related to modeling, analyzing, and
protecting Power
Systems.
Duration One semester
Total Credits 15
Courses of the module
Course Number Course Name Credits
EEng 6013 Advanced Power System Operation and Control 3
EEng 6015 Digital Protection and Switchgear 3
EEng 6017 Power System Planning and Reliability 3
EEng 6012 Power System Dynamics and Stability 3
17
EEng 6019 High Voltage Engineering 3
Total Credits 18
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT-- Bahir Dar University
Course Title Advanced Power System Modelling and Analysis
Course Code EEng 6011
Degree Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering
Program
Credit Hours 3 (2Lec, 3Lab)
Enrolment Regular
Year Year I, Semester I
Prerequisite(s) A graduate of electrical power engineering
Co-requisite(s) ----
Course This course includes three major topics in power systems, namely Load Flow
Rationale Analysis and Dynamics and Stability Analysis.
Load Flow Analysis: Load flow analysis is of great importance to power
system engineers because it is needed in the planning, design, and operation
stages to analyze the steady-state performance of a power system. Load flow
solutions determine the operating modes of system components during normal
conditions, such as the proper setting of voltage control devices, or how the
system will respond to abnormal conditions. Load flow forms the basis for
determining future system requirements and the effectiveness of new
alternatives to solve present deficiencies. The load flow model is also the basis
for several other types of studies such as short-circuit, stability, motor starting,
and harmonic studies.
Short Circuit Analysis: A power system is a very complex system, such that
failures are unavoidable. Within the context of short-circuit analysis, system
failures manifest as insulation breakdowns that may lead to the undesirable
current flow of excessive magnitudes that could lead to equipment damage
and downtime, excessive over-voltages, voltage depressions in the area where
the fault occurs that could adversely affect the operation of rotating equipment,
and or creation of system conditions that could be hazardous to personnel. The
objective of the short-circuit study is to determine the short-circuit currents
and voltages during fault. This fault current is, in general, used for sizing
breakers and switchgear. It is also used to verify the adequacy of existing
interrupting equipment and determine the eff Credit point of fault currents on
various system components such as cables, lines, bus ways, transformers, and
reactors during the time the fault occurs. Thermal and mechanical stresses
from the resulting fault currents are compared with the corresponding short-
term, usually, first-cycle, withstand capabilities of the system equipment.
Course The course covers power system network load flow analysis, analysis of
description different types of fault, Model electrical machines, and use simulation tools to
carry out stability studies.
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Course Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
Objectives
 Understand and analyze advanced analytical and computer solution
techniques for load flow studies, short circuit analysis, dynamics, and
stability analysis
 Understand, compress, and mathematical modeling of power system
network
and the analytical methods and algorithms used in load flow studies, fa
ult analysis, and transient stability analysis of power systems
 Understand solution techniques
 Conduct simulation modeling for advanced power system analysis
using simulation software like Power World Simulator, ETAP, and
Mat-lab
 Carry out calculations and simulations for load flow studies, fault
analysis, and transient stability analysis of power systems.
 Analyze power flow and voltage stability
 Understand sub synchronous oscillations
 Be familiar with methods of improving stability
 Model and simulate electrical machines
 Use simulation programs to carry out stability studies
Course Content
Chapter I: Computer-Aided Power Flow Analysis
Introduction to Power Flow Analysis • Mathematical Model of Power Flow •

Newton–Raphson Method • Gauss-Seidel Method • P-Q decoupling Method •
Fast Decoupled Power Flow • Decoupled Power Flow Without Major
•Solution of Optimal Power Flow (OPF) –The gradient method, Newton’s
method, Linear Sensitivity Analysis; interior-point algorithm; Bus
Incremental costs• DC Power Flow.
Chapter II: Power system Contingency Analysis
 Power system security issues
 Modelling contingency analysis
 Contingency analysis using
 AC power flow models (active and reactive power
performance indices)
 Z-matrix method
 Fast decoupled load flow models
 DC power flow methods
 Sensitivity factors (generation shift factors and line outage
distribution factors)
 Application of artificial intelligence for contingency analysis
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Chapter III: Computer Solution to Matrix Calculation
The bus admittance matrix • The bus impedance matrix • System topology •
Eigen properties of state matrix • Matrix Sparsity • Ordering algorithms for
preserving sparsity • LU (Lower-Upper) Factorization Algorithm and iterative
method • Bi-Factorization algorithm and iterative solution algorithm •
Numerical techniques.
Chapter IV: Fault Analysis
Symmetrical Faults: Series RL circuit transients • The three-phase short circuit

unloaded synchronous machine • Power system three-phase short circuits •
Bus impedance matrix • Circuit breaker and fuse selection.
Symmetrical Components: Sequence networks of impedance loads • Sequence

networks of series impedance • Sequence networks of three-phase lines •
Sequence networks of rotating machines • Per-unit sequence model of three-
phase, two-winding transformers • Per-unit sequence model of three-phase,
three-winding transformers • Power in sequence networks.
Unsymmetrical Faults: Single line-to-ground fault • Line-to-line fault •

Double line-to-ground fault • Sequence bus impedance matrices.
Types of Fault Currents as to the Time of Inception of the Fault: First cycle
currents • Interrupting currents • Time delay currents. Factors Affecting the
Accuracy of Short-Circuit Studies: System configuration • System
impedances • Neutral Grounding • Pre-fault system load and shunts • Mutual
coupling in zero-sequence • Phase shifts in delta-wye banks.
Tutorial/Labor Laboratory sessions will be conducted using simulation software such as
atory Power World Simulator, ETAP, and/or MATLAB on the following
topics:
1. Power Flow
2. Contingency analysis
3. Fault Analysis
Delivery Parallel
Method
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Teaching Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments, and
method laboratory activities.
Mode of Attendance requirement: Minimum 80% during lecture and 100% during
Assessment practical work sessions.
Assessment and Evaluation:
• Term Paper : 25 %
• Mini Project : 25%
• Oral Presentation :10%
• Final Examination : 40%
References 1. Peter W. Sauer, M. A. Pai, Joe H. Chow, Power System Dynamics, and
Stability: With Synchrophasor Measurement and Power System Toolbox
(Wiley - IEEE), 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2017
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System Dynamics: Modeling, Stability, and Control 1st Edition, IEEE
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A Department of Electrical Electronic Engineering, 1992
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT- Bahir Dar University

Course Title: Advanced Power System Operation and Control
Course Code: EEng 6013
Credit: 2 (---)
Program
Enrolment Regular
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Prerequisite(s) Advanced Power System Analysis and Simulation
Course This course includes three major topics in power systems namely,
Rationale optimization, Automatic Generation, and VAR compensation.
Optimization: Optimized operation of power system is one of the most
important topics in electrical utilities, because of its economic benefits.
Optimization is considered as a “branch of power system analysis” called
"optimize run". The main objective is to optimize generation resources to meet
the electricity needs of the user and system constraints to get high economic
returns. Conventional and Artificial Intelligence optimization techniques are
used as computational tools in the solution of unit commitment, economic
dispatch, optimal power flow, security state regions, and VAR power
optimization and simulation software are used to model Optimal Power Flow.
Automatic Generation Control (AGC): Maintaining the balance between
generation and load is very important for the health of a power system. This
balance is judged by the system’s frequency. If more loads are added to the
system, the generators are slowing and frequency is decreasing. Since electrical
loads are constantly changing, and AGC is needed for adjusting speed and
consequently the power output of generators in response to changes in load.
VAR Compensation: Increasing the VAR load reduces the ability of a power
system to deliver real power and perform useful work. In extreme cases, a high
VAR load can shift the voltage and current so much that it reduces the power
system’s capability to deliver active power. Another Credit point of high VAR
loads includes increased equipment heating and system losses. These are some
of the reasons why a VAR compensator is very important in the operation and
control of power systems.
Course The course covers Optimization in power systems, Automatic Generation Control
description (AGC), VAR Compensation
Objectives:
Objectives • Understand computer solutions for different optimization (conventional
and artificial intelligence) methods in an economic dispatch, unit
commitment, and optimal power flow
• Understand and comprehend the basic concepts and fundamentals of
operation and control of power systems
• Analyze planning and operational problems
• Apply automatic generation control and compensations schemes on a
power system using simulation software
• Optimize power flow problems and Schedule hydrothermal systems
• Schedule unit commitment and maintenance
• Understand scheduling of power between tie-lines of interconnected
systems and use simulation software for modeling of optimal power flow.
• Gain in-depth understanding of load frequency control (LFC) and
reactive power voltage (QV) control of power systems
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• Understand and comprehended state estimation for power systems
Course Content CHAPTER I: Introduction: Review of the following: Economic

operation • Unit commitment • Economic dispatch problem of thermal units:
Gradient method, Newton’s method, Lambda method, Genetic Algorithm and
Hopfield Network • Basepoint and participation factor method • Computer
Solution.
CHAPTER II: Unit Commitment and Economic Dispatch with Computer
Solution
Unit Commitment: Priority Method • Dynamic Programming Method •
Lagrange Relaxation Method • Evolutionary Programming-Based Tabu-
Search Method • Particle Swarm Optimization • Analytic Hierarchy Process.
Security-Constrained Economic Dispatch: Linear Programming Method •
Quadratic Programming Method • Network Flow Programming Method •
Nonlinear Convex Network Flow Programming Method • Two-Stage
Economic Dispatch Approach • Security-Constrained Economic Dispatch by
Genetic Algorithms.
Multi-area System Economic Dispatch: Economy of Multi-area
Interconnection • Nonlinear Convex Network Flow Programming • Nonlinear
Optimization Neural Network Approach • Total Transfer Capability
Computation in Multi-areas.
CHAPTER III: Generator Control Methods Using Simulation Software
Automatic generation control • Review of load flow control and economic
dispatch control using the three modes of control such as Flat frequency control,
tie-line control, and tie-line bias control • AGC implementation
AGC features • Static and dynamic response of controlled two area system •
Model Generation Control using simulation software.
CHAPTER IV: Compensation Schemes
MVAR Control Using Simulation Software: Application of voltage regulator
• Synchronous condenser • Transformer taps • Static VAR compensators
power system security • Contingency analysis • Linear sensitivity factors • AC
power flow methods.
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Reactive Power Optimization with Computer Solution Methods: Linear
Programming Method • Interior Point Method • Neural Network Approach •
VAR Optimization by Evolutionary Algorithm • Particle Swarm Optimization
Algorithm.
CHAPTER V: Interchange of Power and Energy
The economy interchange between interconnected utilities • Interchange
evaluation with unit commitment •Multiple – utility interchange transactions •
Power Pools: The energy broker system, allocating pool savings •Transmission
effects and issues: Transfer limitations, wheeling, rates for transmission
services in multiparty utility transactions • Transactions involving Non-utility
Parties.
CHAPTER VI: Optimal Power Flow
Solutions of Optimal Power Flow (OPF) using computer solution methods:
The gradient method, Newton’s method, Linear Sensitivity Analysis • Linear
Programming methods • Security constrained Optimal Power Flow •Interior
point algorithm •OPF with Phase Shifter •Multiple-Objectives OPF •Particle
Swarm Optimization • Use simulation software to model Optimal Power Flow.
Tutorial/Labora Laboratory sessions will be conducted using simulation software such as Power
tory World Simulator, ETAP, and/or MATLAB on the following topics:
1. Economic dispatch
2. Unit commitment
3. VAR compensation
4. Steady-State Security Region and Optimal power flow
Teaching Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments
method and laboratory activities
Attendance Minimum 80% during lecture and 100% during practical work sessions except
requirement: for some unprecedented mishaps.
Reference 1. J. Zhu, ‘Optimization of Power System Operation’, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
Jersey, 2009.
2. J. A. Momoh: Electric Power System Applications of Optimization, Marcel Dekker,
2001.
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3. R.H. Miller and J. H. Malinowski, ‘Power System Operation’, Tata McGraw-Hill,
2009.
4. A.J. Wood and B. F. Wollenberg, ‘Power Generation, Operation and Control’,
Wiley India Edition, 2nd Edition, 2009.
5. A. Chakrabarti and S. Halder, ‘Power system Analysis-Operation & Control’, PHI,
3rd Edition, 2010.
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Analysis and Control”, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., NewDelhi 1988.
7. Allen J.Wood and Bruce F Wollenberg, “Power Generation, Operation and
Control”,John Wiley and sons, Newyork, 1996.
8. Shahidehpour, Mohamm, Communication and Control in Electric Power Systems:
IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering,
9. John D. McDonald, Electric Power Substations Engineering, Published by CRC
Press. 2003.
10. P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control, McGraw‐Hill, Inc., New York,
1994.
11. KrichmayerL.’Economic operation of power system", John Wiley , New York,
1958.
12. Krichmayer L.K, “Economic control of Interconnected systems ", John Wiley and
sons Inc, New York, 1959.
13. Elgerd O.I., “Electric energy systems theory - an introduction ", McGraw Hill, New
Delhi, 1971.
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT, Bahir Dar University

Course Title: POWER SYSTEM PLANNING AND RELIABILITY
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Year Year I, Semester II
Prerequisite(s)  Advanced Power System Operation and Control
 Power System Protection
Course This course includes three major topics in electrical power systems, namely
Rationale planning, reliability, and Energy Management.
Planning and Reliability: These can be thoroughly studied using probability
and statistical analyses. The use of digital computer programs helps in
producing accurate solutions. Reliability is most often expressed as the
frequency of interruptions and expected number of hours of interruptions
during one year of system operation. A reliability index is a probability that a
device functions without failure over a specified period. Momentary and
sustained system interruptions, component failures, and outage rates are used
in some reliability programs to compute overall system reliability indexes and
to investigate the sensitivity of these indexes to parameter changes. The
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derived results on economics and reliability analysis are used to select and
consider an optimum power system design.
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Course The course covers Introduction, HVDC circuit model and components,
description HVDC harmonics and protection, recent trends in HVDC.
Objectives:
Objective  Forecast load and study expansion and distribution system planning
s  Learn reliability analysis of generation and transmission systems
 Apply probabilistic and deterministic solution methods to reliability
analysis and determine reliability indexes
 To understand and comprehend distribution automation and its effect on
production cost and reliability of interconnected power systems.
 Understanding of concepts and techniques of power system planning and
generation expansion planning
 Design, analyze and evaluate distribution system design based on forecasted
data.
 Learn mathematical equations, re-engineering, and equipment up-
gradation for existing systems and value environmental sustainability
and economic return of existing power system facilities.
 To carry out production cost analysis of expected energy generation for
interconnected systems and probabilistic simulation studies of hydro and
energy limited generation units.
Course Content CHAPTER I: LOAD FORECASTING: Objectives of forecasting • Load
growth patterns and their importance in planning • Load forecasting based on
discounted multiple regression techniques • Weather sensitive load forecasting
• Determination of annual load forecasting • Use of Artificial Intelligence
techniques for load forecasting.
CHAPTER II: GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

RELIABILITY ANALYSIS:
Generation system reliability analysis – reliability model of a generation
system, recursive relation for unit addition and removal – load modeling –
merging of generation load model – evaluation of transition rates for merged
state model – cumulative Probability, the cumulative frequency of failure
evaluation – LOLP, LOLE. Composite system reliability analysis
decomposition method, distribution Determination of reliability of isolated and
interconnected generation systems • Deterministic contingency analysis •
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Probabilistic load flow •Fuzzy load flow • Probabilistic transmission system
reliability analysis
Distribution System Reliability ▪ RELRAD method of computing reliability

indices for distribution systems
Power Reliability Network Modeling and Reliability Analysis of Series,

Parallel, Series-Parallel networks – complex networks – decomposition
method Reliability functions F(t), F(t), R(t), h(t) and their relationship Markov
chains – the concept of stochastic transitional probability Matrix, Evaluation
of limiting state Probabilities
CHAPTER III: EXPANSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

PLANNING
Concepts on expansion planning • Procedure followed for integrated

transmission system planning • Capacitor placement problem in transmission
system and radial distribution system • Sub-transmission lines and distribution
substations • Design of primary and secondary systems •Distribution system
protection and coordination of protective devices.

Attendance Attendance requirement: Minimum 80% during lecture and 100% during
requirement: practical work sessions except for some unprecedented mishaps.
Reference 1. L.L. Grigsby, “The Electrical Power Engineering Handbook”, CRC Press
in Cooperation with IEEE, USA, 2001.
2. Y. Hase, ‘Handbook of Power Systems Engineering’, John Wiley and Sons,
England, 2007.
3. B. L. Capehart, W. C. Turner, and W. J. Kennedy, ‘Guide to Energy
Management’, 5th Edition, The Fairmont Press, Inc., 2006
4. A. K. Tyagi, ‘Handbook on Energy Audits and Management’, The Energy
and Resources Institute, 2003
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5. IEEE Recommended Practice for Energy Management in Industrial and
Commercial Facilities, IEEE, 1996.
6. H. Lee Willis, Power Distribution Planning Reference Book, Marce l
Dekker, Inc,
7. James A Momoh: Electric Power Distribution, Automation, Protection and
Control, CRC press.
8. A. S. PABLA: Electric Power Distribution, TMH,2000.

Course Title Digital Protection and Switchgear
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course A power system has to be protected from any kind of harm that is brought
Rationale into it. The objective of power system protection is to isolate a faulty section
of the electrical power system from the rest of the live system so that it can
continuously function without severe damage caused by the fault current. The
circuit breaker does the isolation. It automatically opens the circuit during
fault conditions by activating the trip signal coming from the protection relay.
The main philosophy is that no power system protection scheme can prevent
the flow of fault current through the system; however, it can only prevent the
continuous flowing of fault current by quickly disconnecting the short circuit
path from the system. This protection principle has underlying methods and
analysis that need to be studied by power system engineers.
Course Transformer protection, the protection of synchronous generators,
description transmission line protection, system protection, digital relaying
Course Objectives:
Objectives Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
 Know types and methods of protection for transformers and
synchronous generators. Protect reactors, boosters, capacitors, and
digital hardware
 Understand and comprehend the concepts of modern coordinated
protection and control systems
 judge fault clearing phenomena under abnormal conditions
 Develop mathematical approach towards protection
 select appropriate algorithm for numerical protection
 implement various protection schemes and use modern approaches of
relaying in power system protection
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 Understand transient, out-of-step, and voltage instability protection
for power systems
 Understand and comprehend the operation and function of
different types of protective relays and protection schemes using
distance relays and traveling wave relays.
 Protect switch gears, circuit breakers, power apparatus, and
transmission systems
 Introduce the need for digital relaying
Course CHAPTER I: Review of principles of power system protection

Content • Over current protection scheme, • directional protection, • Differential and
• Distance protection scheme. • Zone of Protection. • Pilot Relaying Schemes
• Evolution of digital relays from electromechanical relays, Performance and
operational characteristics of digital protection. •Protection Against
Overvoltage
CHAPTER II: Rotating Machines and Transmission Line Protection
Review of Functions • Differential Protection for Stator Faults • Protection
Against Stator Winding Ground Fault • Field Ground Protection • Loss-of-
Excitation Protection •Current Unbalance • Anti- Motoring Protection •
Over-excitation Protection • overvoltage • Voltage Unbalance Protection •
System Backup Protection • Out-of-Step Protection • Abnormal Frequency
Operation of Turbine-Generator • Protection Against Accidental
Energization • Generator Breaker Failure • Generator Tripping Principles •
Impact of Generator Digital Multifunction Relays.
• The Nature of Relaying • Current Actuated Relays • Distance Relays •
Pilot Protection.
Unit-III: Circuit Breaker and Instrument Transformers
Introduction to circuit breaker, Transient recovery voltage (TRV): rating,
concepts and IEC/IS standards, TRV envelopes, Classification of re-striking
transients, duties of circuit breakers, Interruptions of short line faults,
interruptions of terminal faults, asynchronous switching etc. SF6 and vacuum
circuit breakers, testing of HV and EHV circuit breakers, recent trends in
switchgear, conventional CT – PTs and digital CTs.
CHAPTER IV: Digital Protection
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Basic elements of digital protection, signal conditioning: transducers, surge
protection, analog filtering, analog multiplexers, Conversion subsystem:
sampling theorem, signal aliasing and digital signal processing concepts.
Introduction to numerical relays, comparison with conventional relays, block
diagram and components of numerical relays, numerical over current
protection, numerical distance protection, numerical differential protection.
Important communication protocols for digital protection. Digital relaying
algorithm: Fourier analysis, least square technique, Mann Morrison
technique, differential equation-based technique for transmission line
applications
Artificial Intelligence Based Numerical Protection (Artificial Neural
Network (ANN), Fuzzy Logic, Wavelet Fuzzy Combined Approach for Fault
Classification)
CHAPTER V: Modern Trends in Power System Protection
•Gas Insulated Substation/Switchgear (GIS) •Frequency Relays and Load-
shedding •Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) •Based Relays
•Adaptive Protection •Integrated Protection and Control • Relay Reliability
•Advantages relay coordination’s and of Fast Fault Clearing.
• Special Protection Schemes (SPS) • Future Improvements in Control and
Protection.
Tutorial/Labor
atory
Delivery Parallel
Methods
Teaching Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments, and
Methods laboratory activities
References 1. L.L. Grigsby, “The Electrical Power Engineering Handbook”, CRC Press
in Cooperation with IEEE, USA, 2001.
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2. E. Kuffel, W.S. Zaengl, and J. Kuffel, “High Voltage Engineering
Fundamentals”, Newness, Second Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann
Publishers, New Delhi, 2000
3. IEEE Standard Collection, Surge Protection C62, 1995 Editions,
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.), USA.
4. Y.G. Paithankar and S.R Bhide, “Fundamentals of Power System
Protection”, Prentice - Hall of India, 2003.
5. Badri Ram and D.N. Vishwakarma, “Power System Protection and
Switchgear”, Tata McGraw- Hill Publishing Company, 2002.
6. Asea Brown Boveri, Walter Elmore (Editor), Protective Relaying ‐ The
ory and Applications, Marcel and Dekker, 1994.
7. Y.G. Paithankar, “Principles of Power System Protection”, Marcel
Dekker Inc., 1998.
8. J.L.Blackburn, “Power System Protection: Principles and Applications”,
Marcel Dekker, New York, 1998.
9. Stanley H.Horowitz (Ed), “Protecting relaying for power systems”, IEEE
Press, 1980.

Course Title Power System Dynamics and Stability
Degree Program Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering
Credit Hours 3 (3Lec)
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course Rationale
Course description synchronous machine modeling, modeling of excitation and speed
governing systems, small-signal stability analysis, small-signal
stability analysis, transient stability analysis
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 Model synchronous machines, excitation, and speed
governing systems
 Conduct signal stability analysis
 Compute Transients.
Course Content CHAPTER I Power System Stability: Basics of power stability,

swing equation, power angle equations, Natural frequency of
oscillations, single machine infinite bus system, equal area criterion,
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the classical model of multi machines system, Transient stability:
Small signal stability and Voltage stability.
CHAPTER II: Response to Small Disturbances: The unregulated
synchronous machine, modes of oscillations of an unregulated
multi-machine system. Regenerated synchronous machine,
Distribution of power impacts.
CHAPTER III: Excitation System and its effect on Stability:
Typical Excitations configurations and excitation control,
(Automatic) Voltage regulators. Exciter buildup and Excitation
system response. Computer representation of excitation systems-
Types 1,2,3 and 4.
 Effect on (a) Power limits, (b) Transient stability, (c)
Dynamic stability. Approximate excitation system
representation, supplementary stabilizing signals, a block
diagram of a simplified model of a complete system.
CHAPTER IV: Modelling and simulation of Synchronous

Machine
 Stability in synchronous machines: steady-state transient and
dynamic stability. Stability programs: data preparation, multi-
machine transient analysis. Power system stabilizers,
Dynamic load models.
 Modeling of excitation and speed governing system
Tutorial/Laboratory
Delivery Methods Parallel
Teaching methods Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations,
assignments, and laboratory activities
Mode of Assessment Attendance requirement: Minimum 80% during lecture and 100%
during practical work sessions.
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References 1. P. Kundur, “Power System Stability and Control”, McGraw-
Hill, 1993.
2. IEEE Committee Report, "Dynamic Models for Steam
and Hydro Turbines in Power System Studies," IEEE
Trans., Vol.PAS-92, pp 1904-1915,
November/December 1973. on Turbine-Governor
Model.
3. P.M Anderson and A.A Fouad, “Power System Control and
Stability”, Iowa StateUniversity Press, Ames, Iowa, 1978.
4. H.W. Dommel and N.Sato, "Fast Transient Stability
Solutions," IEEE Trans., Vol. PAS- 91, pp,1643-
1650, July/August 1972.
5. Allan Greenwood, “Electrical Transients In Power Systems”,
Willey Interscience, New York, 1971.
6. Klaus Ragaller, “Surges in High Voltage Networks”, Plenum
Press, New York,1980.
7. Peterson, H.A., “Transient in Power Systems”, Dover
Publication, New York, 1963.
8. C.S.Indulkar, DP Kothari, “Power System Transients”
– AStatistical approach, Prentice Hall 1996.

Course Title High Voltage Engineering
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course Rationale High voltage apparatus has gained several applications in the field of
electrical engineering. For example, electron microscopes and x-ray
machines require high DC voltages of the order of 100 kV or more;
electrostatic precipitators and particle accelerators in nuclear physics
require high DC voltage of several kilovolts and even megavolts; high
AC voltages of one million volts or even higher are required for testing
power apparatus rated for extra high transmission voltages usually 400
kV and above; and apparatus for measuring lightning and switching
surges require very high voltages.
The condition under which apparatus are subjected to very high
voltages necessitates careful design of its insulation and its electrostatic
field profiles. The dielectric strength of insulating materials and the
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electric field stresses developed in them when subjected to high
voltages are very important factors.
This course provides information on insulating materials and their
breakdown phenomena: solid, liquid and gas; generation and
measurement of high voltages and currents; overvoltage phenomena in
electrical power transmission systems and insulation coordination; and
high voltage testing techniques and testing of apparatus and equipment.
Course description The course covers Introduction, conductance and breakdown in gases,
conductance and breakdown in liquid and solid dielectrics, applications
of insulating materials, generation of high voltages and currents,
overvoltage phenomenon and insulation coordination, measurement of
high voltages and currents and testing of materials and apparatus
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
 Understand breakdown phenomena of gases, liquid and solid
insulators
 Know the application of insulating materials to power system
equipment and devices
 Understand the principles and methods of generating high
voltage and currents
 Understand impulse test methods for insulation coordination
 Identify causes for lightning phenomena, switching over-
voltages and insulation coordination
 Understand dielectric properties of materials, diagnostic test
methods, and non-destructive tests for monitoring of power
equipment.
 Conduct different types of tests
 Measure high DC and AC voltage as well as Impulse voltages
Course Content CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
Electric Field Stresses • Gas/Vacuum as Insulator • Liquid Breakdown
• Solid Breakdown • Estimation and Control of Electric Stress • Surge
Voltages, their Distribution and Control
CHAPTER II:
CONDUCTANCE AND BREAKDOWN IN GASES
Gases as Insulating Media • Ionization Processes • Townsend's Current
Growth Equation • Current Growth in the Presence of Secondary
Processes • Townsend's Criterion for Breakdown • Experimental
Determination of Coefficients α and γ • Breakdown in Electronegative
Gases • Time Lags for Breakdown • Streamer Theory of Breakdown in
Gases • Paschen's Law • Breakdown in Non-Uniform Fields and Corona
Discharges • Post-Breakdown Phenomena and Applications • Practical
Considerations in Using Gases for Insulation Purposes • Vacuum
Insulation
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CHAPTER III:
CONDUCTANCE AND BREAKDOWN IN LIQUID AND SOLID
DIELECTRICS
Liquids as Insulators • Pure Liquids and Commercial Liquids •
Conduction and Breakdown in Pure Liquids • Conduction and
Breakdown in Commercial Liquids • Intrinsic Breakdown •
Electromechanical Breakdown • Thermal Breakdown • Breakdown of
Solid Dielectrics in Practice • Breakdown in Composite Dielectrics •
Solid Dielectrics Used in Practice.
CHAPTER IV:
APPLICATIONS OF INSULATING MATERIALS
Applications in Power Transformers • Applications in Rotating
Machines • Applications in Circuit Breakers • Applications in Cables •
Applications in Power Capacitors • Applications in Electronic
Equipment
CHAPTER V:
GENERATION OF HIGH VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS
Generation of High DC Voltages • Generation of High Alternating
Voltages • Generation of Impulse Voltages • Generation of Impulse
Currents • Tripping and Control of Impulse Generators
CHAPTER VI:
OVERVOLTAGEPHENOMENONANDINSULATIONCOORDI
NATION
Causes of Over-voltages • Lightning Phenomenon • Switching Surges •
System Faults and Other Abnormal Conditions • Principles of
Insulation Coordination on High Voltage and Extra High Voltage
Power Systems
CHAPTER VII:
MEASUREMENT OF HIGH VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS
AND TESTING OF MATERIALS AND APPARATUS
Measurement of High DC Voltages • Measurement of High AC and
Impulse Voltages • Measurement of High DC, AC and Impulse
Currents • Cathode Ray Oscillo graphs for Impulse Voltage and Current
Measurements • Measurement of DC Resistivity • Measurement of
Dielectric Constant and Loss Factor • Partial Discharge Measurements
• Testing of Insulators and Bushings • Testing of Isolators and Circuit
Breakers • Testing of Cables • Testing of Transformers • Testing of
Surge Diverters • Radio Interference Measurements.
Tutorial/Laboratory DC high voltage test, AC high voltage test, Impulse high voltage test,
Insulation test.
Teaching method Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments
and laboratory activities
during practical work sessions. Assessment and Evaluation:
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References 1. M.S. Naidu and V. Kamaraju, ‘High Voltage Engineering’,
Tata McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition, 2009.
2. E.Kuffel, W.S. Zaengl, and J.Kuffel “High Voltage
Engineering Fundamentals”, 2ndedition 2000, published by
Butterworth-Heinemann.
3. C.L.Wadhwa, “High Voltage Engineering”, Third Edition,
New Age International Publishers.
4. Gorur G. Raju, Dielectric in Electric Fields, Marcel Decker
Inc, New York, 2003.
5. J. S. T. Looms, Insulators for High Voltages, IEE Monograph,
1988.
6. M. Khalifa, J. S. T. Looms, High Voltage Engineering- Theory
and Practice, New York, 1990.
7. T. J. Gallagher and A. J. Pearmain, High Voltage‐ Measureme
nt, Testing and Design, John Wiley and Sons, New York,
1982.

Module No & Name 02 – Applied Electrical Power Engineering
Justification:
Rationale The current status of the power systems engineering field warrants
and knowledge of various methods of Applications of Artificial Intelligence
objective of to Power Systems, Advanced Power Electronics, and Utility applications,
the module and Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies. Without the
knowledge of these methods and techniques, one cannot become a
competent and full-fledged power systems engineer.
Objectives:
On successful completion of this module the students will be able to:
Modern optimization techniques
Solve optimization problem
Understand optimization problem
Apply Modern optimization techniques to power system
Understand Deferent power electronics converter
topologies
Realize the application of power electronics application for
utility
Understand renewable and microgrid energy technology
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Total Credits 12
EEng 6021 Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3
EEng 6023 Power Supply Quality 3
EEng 6022 Advanced Power Electronics and Utility Application 3
EEng 6024 Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies 3
EEng 6026 HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems 3
EEng 6028 Advanced Electrical Drives 3
Total Credits 18

Course Title Advanced Power Electronics and Utility application
Cr. Hours 3 (2Lec, 3Lab)
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course Rationale Power electronics is the engineering study of converting electrical power
from one form to another. In the area of electric power systems, power
electronics improve and transform the system by integrating itself as
building blocks of computers, controls, energy storage, and a lot more.
Power system engineers must have an in-depth knowledge of power
electronics for these devices are one of the contributory factors of a
reliable and efficient power system. One of these power electronic devices
is the Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS). FACTS is defined
by IEEE as "a power electronic based system and other static equipment
that provide control of one or more AC transmission system parameters to
enhance controllability and increase power transfer capability”. This
technology has attained widespread applications and is considered one
of the most reliable electronic devices applied to power systems. Its main
purpose is to supply the network as quickly as possible with inductive or
capacitive reactive power that is adaptive to its particular requirements,
while also improving the quality, reliability, and efficiency of the entire
power transmission system.
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Course Basic considerations, design of dc machines, design of single-phase
description transformers, design of three-phase transformers, design of induction
motors, and design of synchronous machines.
Objectives  Understand A.C to D.C and D.C to A.C conversion design and
techniques.
 Design and model static VAR compensator devices and harmonic
filters
 Simulate the design in a computer GUI environment
 Understand the basic principle of FACTS
 Understand reactive power control in power systems without the
use of conventional VAR compensation techniques
 Model FACTS in MATLAB Simulink
 Develop power compensation methods and Ensure power quality
 Provide a detailed understanding of the theory of operation, mode
ling, and control of various types of industrial drives;
Course Content CHAPTER I: Introduction: Review of Power Electronics, Different
types and characteristics of Power Electronic Devices – Diodes, Power
Transistors, and SCR, Power MOSFETs, IGBT and GTO’s – their rating
and their trigger circuit.
CHAPTER II: AC to DC Conversion and DC to A Conversion: Single
Phase and three-phase converters: bridge rectifiers, half controlled and
Fully Controlled Converters with R, RL, AND RLE loads. Free Wheeling
Diodes, Dual Converters, Application of Dual Converters, Sequence
Control of Converters – inverter operation, Input Harmonics, and Output
Ripple, Smoothing Inductance – Power Factor Improvement effect of
source impedance, Overlap, Inverter limit.
Basic principles of cyclo-converter operation (AC to AC Conversions).
DC to A Conversion describes the general Topology of single Phase and
three-phase voltage source and current source inverters-Need for feedback
diodes in anti-parallel with switches – Multi Quadrant Chopper viewed as
a single-phase inverter- Configuration of Single-phase voltage source
inverter: Half and Full bridge, Selection of Switching Frequency and
Switching Device. Voltage Control and PWM strategies. (DC to DC
conversion) Choppers • Different types and their analysis.
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CHAPTER III: STATIC REACTIVE POWER COMPENSATION:
Shunt Reactive Power Compensation • Fixed Capacitor Banks • Switched
Capacitors • Static Reactor Compensator • Thyristor Controlled Shunt
Reactors (TCR) • Thyristor Controlled Transformer • FACTS Technology
• Applications of static thyristor Controlled Shunt Compensators for load
compensation • Static Var Systems for Voltage Control • Power Factor
Control and Harmonic Control of Converter Fed Systems.
CHAPTER IV: THYRISTOR CONTROLLED SERIES
CAPACITOR (TCSC) AND VOLTAGESOURCE CONVERTER
BASED FACTS CONTROLLERS:
Operation of the TCSC • Different modes of operation • Modeling of
TCSC • Variable reactance model • Modeling for Power Flow and stability
studies • Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) • Principle of
operation • V-I Characteristics • Applications: Steady-state power transfer
• Enhancement of transient stability • Prevention of voltage instability
SSSC • Operation of SSSC and the control of power flow – Modeling of
SSSC in load flow and transient stability studies • Applications: SSR
Mitigation • Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) and IPFC.
CHAPTER V: CO-ORDINATION OF FACTS CONTROLLERS:
Controller interactions • SVC interaction • Co-ordination of multiple
controllers using linear control techniques • Control coordination using
genetic algorithms • FACTS Simulation in MATLAB Simulink
Tutorial/Laborat
ory
Teaching method Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments,
and laboratory activities
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References 1. R. C. Dugan , M.F. Mc-Granaghan, S. Santaso, and H.W. Beaty,
“Electrical Power Systems Quality”, Second Edition, Mc-Graw Hill,
2002.
2. M.R. Mohan, R.K. Varma, “Thyristor Based FACTS controllers for
Electrical Transmission Systems”, IEEE press .1999.
3. N. Mohan, T.M. Undeland and W.P. Robbins, Power Electronics:
Converter, Applications and Design, John Wiley and Sons, 1989.
4. M.H. Rashid, Power Electronics, Prentice Hall of India, 1994.
5. B.K.Bose, Power Electronics and A.C. Drives, Prentice Hall, 1986.
6. T.J.E. Miller, Static Reactive Power Compensation, John Wiley,
Newyork, 1982.
7. Mohan, Undeland and Robbins, Power Electronics: Converters, App
lications, and Design, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003.
8. Krishnan R, Electric Motor Drives: Modeling, Analysis and Control,
Prentice Hall International, Inc., 2001.
9. Alik, Jain, Power Electronics and its Application, Penram Inte. Pub.
(India),

Course Title Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course Rationale This course includes three major topics in electrical power engineering,
namely Renewable Energy Generation, Distributed Generation, and
Micro-Grids.
Renewable Energy: Hydro, wind, and solar are the three main pillars
for renewable energies. They have gained global acceptance, because of
the issues about environmental problems and volatility and insecurity of
fuel price of conventional power generation technologies. Other than the
fact that renewables are an infinite source of energy, their prices have
been continually decreasing with the most significant price drop in solar
energy.
Micro-Grids: is a decentralized group of electricity sources and loads
that normally operates connected to and synchronous with the
traditional wide area synchronous grid (macro grid), but can also
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disconnect to "island mode “and function autonomously as physical or
economic conditions dictate.
In this way, a micro grid can effectively integrate various sources
of distributed generation (DG), especially Renewable Energy
Sources (RES) - renewable electricity, and can supply emergency power,
changing between the island and connected modes.
Control and protection are challenges to microgrids. A very important
feature is also to provide multiple end-use needs as heating, cooling, and
electricity at the same time since this allows energy carrier substitution
and increased energy efficiency due to waste heat utilization for heating,
domestic hot water, and cooling purposes (cross-sectoral energy usage).
Micro grids are best served as localized energy sources where power
transmission and distribution from a major centralized energy source is
too far and costly to execute.
These new technologies are indicative of another approach to alternative
energy adaptation. Thus, electrical power engineers must learn these
courses for they will change forever the way electricity is managed.
Course description The course covers Solar and winds energy systems, hydroelectric power
generation, hybrid energy system, distributed generation, and micro-grid
system
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
 Learn the characteristics of renewable energy and the
environment
 Analyze trends and requirements of renewable energy sources
 Analyze capacities and limitations of RETs
 Design PV, wind energy, hydro, and hybrid systems
 Use simulation software for the analysis of renewable generation
system
 Apply RETs to rural electrification and conduct studies related to
RET policies
 Design a micro-grid system, taking into consideration the
planning and operational issues of the distributed generation
system to be connected into the electrical network.
Course Content CHAPTER I: Renewable Energy Systems:
Introduction Renewable Energy sources, Renewable energies in
Ethiopia, waste to power technologies
 Solar Energy System: Design and modelling of PV systems
•Standalone and Grid-connected PV systems • Maximum power
point tracking, Battery storage
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 Wind energy System: Energy in the wind, Design considerations •
Power curve • Power speed characteristics • Wind turbine generator
systems • Performance analysis • Isolated systems
 Hydroelectric Power Generation •Planning of Hydroelectric Facilities
• Hydroelectric Plant Features. •Commissioning of Hydroelectric
Plants.
CHAPTER II: Hybrid Energy System: Hybrid energy systems • Wind
and diesel system • Wind and PV system • Micro-hydro and PV system
• Biomass, PV and diesel system • Geothermal.
CHAPTER III: Distributed Generation and Micro-Grid System
Planning and Design of Distributed Generation (DG): Current scenario
in DG • Planning of DGs • Siting and sizing of DGs • Optimal placement
of DG sources in distribution systems.
Grid Integration, Control Techniques and Technical Impact of Distributed
Generation (DG): Different types of interfaces • Inverter based DGs and
rotating machine based interfaces • Aggregation of multiple DG units •
Energy storage elements: Batteries, ultra-capacitors, flywheels • Voltage
control techniques • Reactive power control • Impact of DGs upon
transient and dynamic stability of existing distribution systems •
Harmonics • Power quality issues • Reliability of DG based systems •
Steady-state and Dynamic analysis.
CHAPTER IV The Micro-Grid System: Types of micro-grids •
Autonomous and non-autonomous grids • Sizing of micro-grids •
Modeling & analysis • Micro-grids with multiple DGs • Micro-grids with
power electronic interfacing units • Transients in micro-grids -
Protection of micro-grids – Case studies.
Tutorial/Laboratory
Teaching Method Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations,
Mode of Assessment Attendance requirement: Minimum 80% during lecture and 100% during
practical work sessions.
References 1. C.S. Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaics-Fundamentals, Technologies
and Applications”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.
2. L.L. Ferries,” Wind Energy Conversion Systems”, Prentice-Hall,
U.K., 1990.
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3. Hurst, C, and Barnett, A. (1990) The Energy Dimension-A
Practical Guide to Energy in Rural Development Programmes.
Intermediate Technology Publications
4. H. L. Willis and W.G. Scott, “Distributed Power Generation –
Planning and Evaluation”, Marcel Decker Press, 2000.
5. Wind power plants, Gasch, R. and Twele, J.
6. R. Lasseter and P. Biagi, “Micro-grid: A Conceptual Solution”,
PESC 2004, June 2004.
7. Godfrey, B. (1996) Renewable Energy Power for a Sustainable
Future. Oxford University Press
8. Solar Cell for Photovoltaic Generation of Electricity, 1979
9. F. Katiraei and M.R. Iravani, “Transients of a Micro-Grid System
with Multiple Distributed Energy Resources”, International
Conference on Power Systems Transients (IPST’05) in Montreal,
Canada on June 19-23, 2005.

Course Title Modeling and Analysis of Electrical Machines
Credit Hours 3 (2Lec, 3 Lab work)
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ----
Co-requisite(s) ----
Course It deals with: the various fundamentals, the development of mathematical
description models for electrical machines, suitable for transient analysis of machine
performance machine design, machine modeling of various types of
electrical machines. This will aid you to gain knowledge and to do research
in the area of electrical machine modeling.
Objectives  Learn about the basic concepts of AC/ DC machine modeling.
 Understand the fundamentals of magnetic systems
 Study about the dynamic modeling and phase transformation
 Analyze various methodologies in small signal machine modeling.
 Understand the modeling of synchronous machines.
 Learn the performance and dynamic modeling of synchronous
machines
 Understand steady state, dynamic, and transient of electrical
machines.
Course Content CHAPTER I: Basic Concepts of Modeling
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Basic Two - pole Machine representation of Commutator machines, 3 phase
synchronous machine with and without damper bars and 3 - phase induction
machine, Kron’s primitive Machine - voltage, current and Torque
equations. DC Machine modeling: Mathematical model of separately
excited D.C motor –Steady State analysis - Transient State analysis -
Sudden application of Inertia Load - Transfer function of Separately excited
D.C Motor - Mathematical model of D.C Series motor, Shunt motor -
Linearization Techniques for small perturbations
CHAPTER II: Reference Frame Theory
Reference frame theory (alpha-beta, synchronous reference frame, power
invariance and non-power invariance), real time model of a two phase
induction machine-transformation to obtain constant matrices - three phase
to two phase transformation, Power equivalence, dynamic modeling of
three phase induction machine, generalized model in arbitrary reference
frame, electromagnetic torque, derivation of commonly used induction
machine models, stator reference frame model, rotor reference frame
model, synchronously rotating reference frame model -Equations in flux
linkages - per unit model
CHAPTER III: Analysis of Induction and Synchronous machine
Synchronous reference frame derivation, with currents as variables - with
rotor flux as variables - basis for vector control - small signal modelling of
induction machine, frame derivation of salient and cylindrical rotor
machine phasor diagrams, three phase short circuit of alternator and various
time constants.
CHAPTER IV: Small Signal Modeling
Small Signal Modeling of Three Phase Induction Machine Small signal
equations of Induction machine – derivation - DQ flux linkage model
derivation - control principle of Induction machine. Symmetrical and
Unsymmetrical 2 phase Induction Machine Analysis of symmetrical 2
phase induction machine - voltage and torque equations for unsymmetrical
2 phase induction machine - voltage and torque equations in stationary
reference frame variables for unsymmetrical 2 phase induction machine -
analysis of steady state operation of unsymmetrical 2 phase induction
machine - single phase induction motor - Cross field theory of single - phase
induction machine
CHAPTER V: Modeling and Dynamic analysis of Synchronous
Machine
 Synchronous machine inductances – voltage equations in the rotor’s
dq0 reference frame - electromagnetic torque - current in terms of
flux linkages - simulation of three phase synchronous machine-
modeling of PM Synchronous motor,
 Dynamic performance of synchronous machine, three -phase fault,
comparison of actual and approximate transient torque
characteristics, Equal area criteria
Tutorial/Laboratory
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Teaching- Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments
learning method and laboratory activities
Assessment practical work sessions. Assessment and Evaluation:
References 1. R. Krishnan, “Electric Motor Drives - Modeling, Analysis& control”,
Pearson Publications, First edition, 2002.
2. P.C.Krause, Oleg Wasynczuk, Scott D.Sudhoff, “Analysis of Electrical
Machinery and Drive systems”, IEEE Press, Second Edition.
References:
1.P.S.Bimbra, “Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines” Khanna
publications, Fifth edition -1995.
2. Chee Mun Ong –“Dynamic simulation of Electric machinery using
MATLAB / Simulink”, Prentice Hall of India Publications
3 .Online courses on Modeling of Electrical Machines -
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108106023

Course Title: Power Supply Quality
Credit Hour: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course Rationale Power quality is a measure of how well a system supports the reliable
operation of its loads. A power disturbance or undesirable event can
involve voltage, current, harmonics, surges, transients, or frequency
fluctuations. Power disturbances can originate in consumer power
systems, consumer loads, or at the utility. Awareness and addressing
power quality issues are becoming increasingly important. Poor quality of
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power causes not only physical damage to equipment but also results in
downtime, which lowers productivity, and a substantial increase in energy
costs. Addressing power quality, demand and flow are the main topics that
will be thoroughly taught in this course – power quality.
Course description The course covers an Introduction on power quality, non-linear loads,
measurement and analysis methods, analysis and conventional mitigation
methods, power quality improvement
Objectives:
Objectives  Understand the characteristics and importance of power quality
 Understand the causes of power quality problems, and measure and
analyze them.
 Mitigate problems and Understand methods to improve power
quality.
 Understand and comprehend power quality classification,
identification, and mentoring techniques
 Understand modeling of generation limits and load forecasting
techniques for reliability analysis of power systems.
 Analyze electrical system loads and their power quality con side
rations.
 Understand and comprehend voltage and current harmonics
 Calculate voltage sags and harmonic indices
 Carry out reliability analysis of generating units, transmission
systems, and interconnected power systems
Course Content CHAPTER I: Introduction
Overview of Power Quality - Concern about the Power Quality - General
Classes of Power Quality Problems – Transients -Long-Duration Voltage
Variations - Short-Duration Voltage Variations - Voltage Unbalance -
Waveform Distortion - Voltage fluctuation - Power Frequency Variations -
Power Quality Terms - Power acceptability curves - Voltage Sags and
Interruptions - Sources of Sags and Interruptions – Non-linear and
unbalanced loads • DC offset in loads • Notching in load voltage •
Disturbance in supply
Voltage • Power quality standards. Nonlinear loads (Single phase static and
rotating AC/DC converters • Three phases static AC/DC converters • Battery
chargers • Arc furnaces • Fluorescent lighting • Pulse modulated devices •
Adjustable speed drives.)
CHAPTER II: Measurement and Analysis Methods
Voltage, Current, Power, and Energy measurements • Power factor
measurements and definitions • Event recorders • Measurement Error
Analysis: Analysis in the periodic steady-state, time-domain methods,
frequency-domain methods: Laplace’s, Fourier and Hartley transform • The
Walsh Transform • Wavelet Transform.
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Analysis of power outages • Analysis of unbalance: Symmetrical
components of phasor quantities • Instantaneous symmetrical components •
Instantaneous real and reactive powers. • Analysis of distortion: Online
extraction of fundamental sequence components from measured samples •
Harmonic indices
• Analysis of voltage sag: Detroit Edison sag score • Voltage sag energy •
Voltage Sag Lost Energy Index (VSLEI) - Analysis of voltage flicker •
Reduced duration and customer impact of outages • Classical load balancing
problem: Open-loop balancing • Closed-loop balancing • Current balancing
• Harmonic reduction • Voltage sag reduction
CHAPTER III: Transient Over Voltages
Source of Transient Over Voltages - Principles of Over Voltage Protection -
Devices for Over Voltage Protection - Utility Capacitor Switching
Transients - Utility Lightning Protection – Load Switching Transient
Problems - Computer Tools for Transient Analysis
Rapid voltage changes – flicker: ▪ Definition ▪ Physical description ▪ Sources
for rapid voltage changes ▪ Requirements and mitigation
Voltage quality measurements and customer complaint management:
▪ Measurement devices and features ▪ Manage procedure – good practice ▪
Examples from real complaint cases
CHAPTER IV: Harmonic Distortion and solutions
Voltage vs. Current Distortion - Harmonics vs. Transients - Power System
Quantities under Nonsinusoidal Conditions - Harmonic Indices – Sources of
harmonics - Locating Sources of Harmonics – System Response
Characteristics - Effects of Harmonic Distortion – Inter- harmonics.
Harmonic Solutions Harmonic Distortion Evaluation - Devices for
Controlling Harmonic Distortion – Harmonic Filter Design - Standards on
Harmonics.
CHAPTER V: Power Quality Improvement
Utility • Customer interface • Harmonic filters: passive, Active and hybrid
filters • Custom power devices: Network reconfiguring Devices • Load
compensation using DSTATCOM • Voltage regulation using DSTATCOM
• Protecting sensitive loads using DVR • UPQC control strategies: P-Q
theory, Synchronous detection method • Custom power park • Status of
application of custom power devices.
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Reference 1. Ghosh “Power Quality Enhancement Using Custom Power Devices”, Kluwer
Academic Publishers, 2002.
2. G.T. Heydt, “Electric Power Quality 2nd ed.”, Stars in a Circle Publications,
1994..
3. J.S. Bay, “Linear State Space Systems, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
4. Eroni-Umez and Eroni, “System dynamics & Control, Thomson Brooks and Cole,
1998.
5. K. Ogatta, “Modern Control Engineering”, Pearson Education Asia, Low priced
Edition, 1997.
6. J. S. Bay, “Linear State Space Systems”, McGraw-Hill International edition, 1999
7. Arrillaga J and Watson N R, Power System Harmonics, Second Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, 2003.
8. R.C. Dugam, M.F. McGranaghan, S. Santoso and H.W. Beaty, Electrical Power
Systems Quality, McGraw‐Hill, New York, 2003
9. Richard E. Brown, Brown E. Brown, Electric Power Distribution Reliability,
Marlcel Dekker

Course Title: HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems
Credit: 3 (---)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course AC technology was introduced at a very early stage in the development of
Rationale electrical power systems. It was then accepted as the only feasible
technology for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical
energy. However, high-voltage AC transmission links have disadvantages
that compel power systems engineers to introduce DC technology. Some of
the problems encountered in AC transmission system are the following: (1)
Inductive and capacitive elements of overhead lines and cables put limits to
the transmission capacity and transmission distance; (2) Direct connection
between two AC systems with different frequencies is not possible; and (3)
It does not allow power transmission between unsynchronized AC
transmission systems. All these problems are solved by High-Voltage Direct
Current (HVDC) Transmission. Engineers, therefore, have decided to
engage in the development of HVDC technology as a supplement to AC
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transmission. With HVDC’s advantages, it is also called the “electric power
superhighway”.
Course The course covers Introduction, HVDC circuit model and components,
description HVDC harmonics and protection, recent trends in HVDC.
Objectives:
Objectives  Be capable of analyzing the HVDC circuits
 Facilitate that students understand the basic concepts and recent trends
in HVDC transmission as it is an upcoming area of development
 Ensure dynamic stability and power modulation
 Enable the students to design and work with the concepts of HVDC
transmission
 Control and operate HVDC system
 To Introduce FACTS technology and its application in power
transmission.
 Describe the operating characteristics and application of various
FACTS controllers.
 Analyses the power flow in a transmission line and determine the
required compensating reactance and delay angles.
 Model and simulate FACTS controllers for power transmission
compensation.
Course Content CHAPTER I: Introduction: Overview of AC vs DC power transmission,
Types of converters and HVDC control, Forced commutated HVDC converters,
Line commutated converter (LCC) based HVDC, 6/12-pulse converter
operation and control, Control of point-to-point HVDC links, Power flow
reversal of DC link, Voltage Source Converter (VSC) based HVDC
transmission systems, Multi Terminal HVDC (MTDC) Systems, VSC-HVDC
grids. HVDC Circuit Breakers, Modeling, simulation and analysis of HVDC
systems.
CHAPTER II: HVDC Circuit Model and Components: Equivalent circuit
model • Combined characteristics of HVDC system • Basic means of control
• Desired features of control, power reversal • Basic controllers: Constant
Ignition Angle, Constant Current, and Constant Extinction Advance angle
control, power control, high-level controllers • Converter faults - misfire, arc
through, commutation failure • D.C. Reactor design • Voltage and current
oscillations.
CHAPTER III: HVDC Harmonics and Protection
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Protection issues in HVDC • DC Circuit breakers, over-voltage and current
protection • Characteristic and uncharacteristic harmonics • Troubles due to
harmonics • Harmonic filters • Active and passive filters • Reactive power
control of converters Interaction between ac and DC systems.
CHAPTER IV: Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS):
Power flow in an AC transmission line and associated problems, loading
capability and limitations, dynamic stability considerations, Concepts and
basic types of FACTS controllers, advantages of FACTS technology, Static
Shunt Compensators: objectives of shunt compensation, basic operating
principles and control approaches, methods of controllable VAR generation,
Static VAR Compensator (SVC), Static Synchronous Compensators
(STATCOM), Static Series Compensators: Concept and objectives of series
compensation, operating principles and applications. Thyristor-switched
series capacitor (TSSC), Thyristor-controlled series capacitor (TCSC), Static
synchronous series compensator (SSSC), Static Voltage and Phase Angle
Regulators: Voltage and phase angle regulation, power flow control and
improvement of stability, Combined compensators: Unified power flow
controller (UPFC), Interline Power Flow Controller (IPFC), Modeling and
simulation of FACTS controllers
Reference 1. K.R. Padiyar, “HVDC transmission systems”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 2010.
2. S. Rao, “EHV-AC, HVDC Transmission, and DistributionEngineering”,
Khanna Publications, 3rd Edition, 2012.
3. S. Kamakshaiah and V. Kamaraju, “HVDC Transmission”, 1stEdition, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2011.
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4. J. Arrilaga, “High Voltage Direct Current Transmission”, 2ndEdition, Peter
Pereginver Ltd
5. Sood, Vijay K, HVDC and FACTS Controllers: Applications of Static
Converters in Power Systems, Springer, 2004
6. Enrique Acha, Claudio R. F., Hugo A. P, Cesar A. C. , FACTS-Modelling
and Simulation in Power Networks, Wiley, 2005

Course Title: ADVANCED ELECTRICAL DRIVES
Credit Hour: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course This course includes two important topics in electrical power engineering,
Rationale namely Advanced Electrical Drives and Electric and Hybrid Vehicles.
Electrical Drives: Today, most industries use a large number of motors and
drives. A deeper knowledge of the working principle, braking mechanism,
speed control for smooth operation, and easy maintenance of these motors and
drives are very important especially for electrical power engineers who are
working in industries.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: This is a new field of study with intensive
development in science and technology. Students will learn the basic operating
principles governing hybrid vehicle subsystems and the underlying technical
principle which gives credits to a “greener earth” operation to optimize
performance.
It is therefore vital for electrical power engineers to have an in-depth
knowledge of these topics.
Course The course covers Basics and dynamics of electrical drives basics, dc, ac and
description 3-phase synchronous motor drives dc drives, drives for advanced electrical
machines, electric and hybrid vehicles
Objectives:
Objectives  Understand the working principle of dc, induction motor, and
synchronous motor electrical drives
 Determine power rating of electric drives for different loads by
equivalent current, torque, and power methods.
 Understand different methods of braking, control loops, and speed
control used for different types of electrical drives
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
Learn the fundamental concepts, principles, analysis, and design of
hybrid and electric vehicles.
 Understand various asp Credit points of hybrid and electric drive trains,
their configurations, types of electric machines that can be used for this
purpose, energy storage devices, and others.
 Learn the energy conversion processes and energy flow of electric and
hybrid vehicles.
Course Content CHAPTER I: BASICS AND DYNAMICS OF ELECTRICAL DRIVES
Basics: Electric drives for power systems applications • Heating and cooling
curve • Motor duty classification–continuous, short time, and intermittent period
• Motor power rating • equivalent current, torque and power methods. Steady-
state load torque-speed characteristics • Multi-quadrant operation of drives
Dynamics: Types of Braking • Starters-typical control circuits for shunt and
series motors, three-phase squirrel cage, and slip ring induction motors • Close
loop control of drives
CHAPTER II: DC, AC, AND 3-PHASE SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
DRIVES
DC Drives Speed control of DC series and shunt motors: armature and control •
Solid state speed control of single-phase and 3 phase DC drive with converter •
Solid state speed control of separately excited shunt and series motor drives •
Chopper controlled drives.
AC Drives:3-phase induction motor drive • Solid state control of 3 phase
induction motor • PWM drives and current source inverter drives, and cyclo-
converter fed IM drive • Stator voltage and frequency control • scalar and vector
or field-oriented control of drives, V/f sensorless flux control drive; static rotor
resistance control; and slip power control –Static Kramer and Static Scherbius
drive.
AC Synchronous Motor Drives: synchronous mode and self-mode • Self-
controlled synchronous motor drive employing load commutated thyristor
inverter, closed-loop control • Self-controlled synchronous motor drive
employing cyclo-converter
CHAPTER III: DRIVES FOR ADVANCED ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Drive for brushless DC motor • Stepper motor drive • Drive for switched
reluctance motor solar-powered pump drive • DC drives with chopper control for
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electrical vehicle • Induction motor drive with voltage source inverter control for
the electrical vehicle.
CHAPTER IV: ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
Electric and Hybrid traction: Power flow control in hybrid drive-train topologies
• Fuel efficiency analysis • Basic concepts of electric traction • Introduction to
various electric drive-train topologies.
Electric Components Used: Configuration and control of DC, induction motor,
permanent magnet, and switch reluctance motor drives • drive system efficiency.
Electric Machine and the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): Sizing the
propulsion motor • Sizing the power electronics • Selecting the energy storage
technology • Supporting subsystems. • Communications.
Introduction to Energy Management Strategies Used in Hybrid and Electric
Vehicle: Classification of different energy management strategies • Comparison
of different energy management strategies • Implementation issues of energy
strategies.
Reference 1. P.C. Krause, O. Wasynczuk, and S. D. Sudhoff, “Analysis of Electric
Machinery”, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
2. R. Krishnan, “Electric Motor Drives: Modeling, Analysis and Control”,
Prentice Hall.
3. S. Ramirez and R. S. Ortigoza, “Control Design Techniques in Power
Electronics Devices”, Springer, 2006.
4. S. C. Tan, Y.M. Lai, and C. K. Tse, “Sliding mode control of switching
Power Converters”, CRC Press, 2011.
5. B. Bose, “Power electronics and motor drives”, Elsevier, 2006.
6. I. Boldea and S.A Nasar, “Electric drives”, CRC Press, 2005.
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Module No & Name 03 – Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Justification:
Rationale and objective The current status of the power systems engineering field warrants
of the module knowledge of various methods of Linear and Non-linear Systems
Theory. Without the knowledge of these methods and techniques, one
cannot become a competent and full-fledged power systems engineer.
Objectives:
On successful completion of this module the students will be able
to:
Comprehend and analyze physical systems and state
assignment
Understand state-space representation of continuous and
discrete systems and MIMO systems
Use Linear & non-linear systems theory to power systems
engineering applications test methods for insulation
coordination
Total Credits 2
Total Credits 2

Course Title Linear and Non-linear Systems Theory
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course rational
Course description The course covers Linear systems and non-linear systems
 Comprehend and analyze physical systems and state
assignment
 Understand state-space representation of continuous and
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 Use Linear & non-linear systems theory to power systems
engineering applications
Course Content CHAPTER I: Linear Systems and its application for power
system:
Review Linear Algebra. Matrix Operators; Norms; Characteristic
Values and Vectors; Modal Matrix; Similarity Transformation; Jordan
Canonical Form; State Space Representation of Continuous and
Discrete Systems in the Time and Frequency domains; The Adjoint
System. The solution of the State-Space Equation (Continuous and
Discrete); Numerical Computation of the transition Matrix;
Controllability and Observability; Realization; Pole- Assignment;
Stability of Linear Systems; Observers;
CHAPTER II: Non-Linear Systems and its application for power
system:
Classification of nonlinear phenomena; linear and piecewise linear
approximation; second-order system and phase plan; stability in the
small; equivalent linearization and the describing function; stability in
the large; the second method of Lyapunov; frequency domain stability
criterion; hyper-stability; sliding modes control; feedback
linearization; nonlinear controller design using feedback linearization
and backstepping methods; Introduction to variable structure control
introduction to chaotic systems. Source of model uncertainties, the
robustness of SISO systems
Tutorial/Laboratory
Teaching method Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations,
References 1. J.S. Bay, “Linear State Space Systems, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
2. Eroni-Umez and Eroni, “System dynamics & Control, Thomson
Brooks and Cole, 1998.
3. M. Gopal, “Modern Control Engineering”, Wiley 1996
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4. K. Ogatta, “Modern Control Engineering”, Pearson Education
Asia, Low priced Edition, 1997.
5. G.J. Thaler, “Automatic control systems”, Jaico publishers, 1993.
6. J. S. Bay, “Linear State Space Systems”, McGraw-Hill
International edition, 1999.
7. Nonlinear Control Systems, 3rd Edition, Springer-Verlag, 1995

Module No & Name 04 – Power System Automation Engineering
Justification:
Rationale and objective The current status of the power systems engineering field warrants
of the module knowledge of various methods of Linear and Non-linear Systems
Theory. Without the knowledge of these methods and techniques, one
cannot become a competent and full-fledged power systems engineer.
Objectives:
On successful completion of this module the students will be able
to:
Comprehend and analyze physical systems and state
assignment
Understand state-space representation of continuous and
Use Linear & non-linear systems theory to power systems
engineering applications test methods for insulation
coordination
Total Credits 3
EEng 6042 Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Power Systems 3
EEng 6046 Real-Time Control of Power Systems and Energy Management 3
Total Credits 9

Course Title Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Power Systems
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Enrolment Regular
Year Year II, Semester I
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
Course Rationale
Course description The course deals with the description of Single-Variable Optimization,
Multivariable Optimization with and without Constraints •Convex
Programming Problem •Linear Programming •Nonlinear
Programming, Solution methods of Economic Dispatch and Optimal
Power Flow and AI techniques
 Understand optimization problem
 Modern optimization techniques
 Solve optimization problem
 Apply Modern optimization techniques to power system
Course Content CHAPTER I: Introduction to power system Optimization
•Classical Optimization Techniques: •Statement of an
Optimization Problem: Single-Variable Optimization, Multivariable
Optimization with and without Constraints •Convex Programming
Problem •Linear Programming •Nonlinear Programming
Solution methods of Economic Dispatch and Optimal Power Flow:
Economic Dispatch Problem, Solution Methods of Economic Dispatch,
Base Point and Participation Factors, Solution of Optimal Power Flow,
Linear Sensitivity Analysis, Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow
•Solution Methods of Unit Commitment, Dynamic Programming, and
Lagrange Relaxation.
CHAPTER II: Introduction to AI techniques and neural networks
Artificial intelligence methods; advantages of artificial intelligence
methods; neural network architectures: feed forward, radial basis,
recurrent networks, self-organizing networks; training algorithms:
Hebbian learning, WH learning, back propagation training; application
of neural networks in power system: load forecasting, power system
state estimation, and control, neural network implementation: VLSI
hardware, software
CHAPTER III: Fuzzy logic system and its application to power
system
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Fuzzy set theory; fuzzy relations: union, intersection, and complement;
fuzzy logic: IF-Then rules, types of fuzzy systems, fuzzy logic control:
parts of the fuzzy logic controller, fuzzification, Inference system, rule
base, de-fuzzification; application of fuzzy logic in power system: fuzzy
logic controller as power system stabilizer, fuzzy logic based frequency
deviation control, fuzzy logic based power transformer fault detection,
etc, implementation of fuzzy logic systems: FPGA and software
CHAPTER IV: Genetic algorithm and its application to power
system
Introduction to genetic algorithm; basic elements of genetic algorithm:
genes, chromosomes, population; Operators in genetic algorithm:
mutation, crossover and elicits, design of objective function; parameters
of GA: mutation rate, crossover rate, population size, the maximum
number of iterations; applications of GA: constrained and
unconstrained economic dispatch, optimal power flow, optimal reactive
power flow
CHAPTER V: Particle swarm optimization and its application to
power system
Introduction to particle swarm optimization (PSO); the number of
particles, particle position, and velocity; Steps in PSO; variants of PSO:
binary PSO, hybrid PSO; comparison of PSO with GA, application of
PSO in power system: unit commitment, constrained and unconstrained
economic dispatch, optimal power flow, and reactive power
optimization
CHAPTER VI: Simulated annealing (SA) and its application to
power system
Introduction to simulated annealing: simple iterative improvement
modified iterative improvements; simulated annealing steps,
parameters of SA, the performance of SA compared to PSO and GA;
application of SA in power system: ED using SA.
CHAPTER VII: Hybrid algorithms and their application to power
systems:
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Disadvantages of fuzzy and neural systems, need for hybridization,
common architectures of hybrid systems, neuro-fuzzy hybrid system,
fuzzy-neural hybrid system, GA tuned fuzzy systems, GA and PSO,
application of ANFIS to load forecasting, GA tuned fuzzy power system
stabilizer.
Tutorial/Laboratory
Teaching methods Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations,
References 1. Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition,
Singiresu S. Rao
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT Bahir Dar

University
Course Title: Distribution System Engineering and Automation
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course One of the main problems faced by electric power utilities especially in
Rationale developing countries today is the rapidly increasing growth of power demand.
This situation results in a need for more extensive justifications of new system
facilities and improvements in production, transmission, distribution, and
utilization of electric energy.
This course focuses on transmission and distribution planning and the design
of power systems. It gives more emphasis on innovative engineering designs
with the application of enhanced technology to ensure reliable, safe, flexible,
and efficient operation of transmission and distribution systems to meet current
and future electric energy demands of society and customers. The purpose of
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this course is to develop the theoretical and technical expertise of electrical
power engineers in the planning, design, and operation of transmission and
distribution networks.
Course Fundamentals of distribution systems, overhead lines, underground
description distribution, transformers, substation bus schemes, location, and sub-system
rating, voltage regulation, capacitor application
Objectives:
Objective  Understand and analyze distribution system elements and modeling
s  Develop state-of-the-art techniques in planning and designing transmission
and distribution systems
 Design and select primary feeders, transmission lines, and transformers
 Calculate voltage regulation, voltage drop, and power losses
 Provide knowledge and skill on how to operate distribution networks at
their optimal level
 Enhance and understand the design as credit point of a distribution system
for optimal operation of distribution networks
 Design different types of compensation for power system network
 Design transmission and distribution substations
 Understand the different types of connections of transformers in a power
system network
 Automation: These issues have become a universal concern. The energy
demand is increasing but the resources are depleting. And the power sector
is one of the biggest contributory fields that pose danger to the
environment. Thus, energy conservation, auditing, and management have
to be applied to utility equipment of power systems
Course Content CHAPTER I: Fundamentals of Distribution Systems: Primary Distribution
Configurations • Urban Networks • Primary Voltage Levels • Distribution
Substations • Sub transmission Systems • Differences between European and
North American Systems • Loads • The past and the future
CHAPTER II: Overhead Lines: Typical Constructions • Conductor Data •
Line Impedances • Simplified Line Impedance Calculations • Line Impedance
Tables • Conductor Sizing • Ampacities • Neutral Conductor Sizing •
Secondaries • Fault Withstand Capability • Conductor Annealing • Burn downs
• Other Overhead Issues • Connectors and Splices • Radio Frequency
Interference
CHAPTER III: Underground Distribution
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Applications • Underground Residential Distribution (URD) • Main Feeders •
Urban Systems • Overhead vs. Underground • Cables • Cable Insulation •
Conductors
•Neutral or Shield • Semiconducting Shields • Jacket • Installations and
Configurations • Impedances • Resistance • Impedance Formulas • Impedance
Tables • Capacitance • Ampacity • Fault Withstand Capability • Cable
Reliability • Water Trees • Other Failure Modes • Failure Statistics • Cable
Testing • Fault Location
CHAPTER IV: Transformers: Basics • Distribution Transformers • Single-
Phase Transformers • Three-Phase Transformers • Grounded Wye – Grounded
Wye • Delta – Grounded Wye • Floating Wye-Delta • Other Common
Connections • Delta – Delta • Open Wye – Open.
CHAPTER VI: Distribution System Automation:
Reforms in the power sector – Methods of improvement – Reconfiguration –

Automation – Communication systems – Sensors –Basic architecture of
Distribution automation system – software and open architecture – RTU and
Data communication – SCADA requirement and application functions –
Communication media for distribution system automation- Communication
protocols for Distribution systems – IEC 61850 and IEEE 802.3 standards.
Reference 1. T.A. Short, ‘Electric Power Distribution Handbook’, CRC PR ESS, 2004.
2. Anthony J. Pansini, E.E., P.E., ‘Electrical Distribution Engineering,
Fairmont Press, 3nd Edition, 2007.
3. T. Gonen, "Electric Power Distribution System Engineering", Second
Edition, Publisher: CRC, 2007, ISBN-13: 978-1420062007, ISBN-
10:142006200X
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4. A.S. Pabla, "Electric Power Distribution", McGraw-Hill Professional
Publishing, October 2004, ISBN:0071447830
5. Westinghouse Electric Corporation: Electric Utility Engineering Reference
BookDistribution Systems, Vol. 3, East Pittsburgh, Pa, 1965.
6. Anthony J. Pansini, E.E., P.E.,”Guide to electrical power distribution”,
Sixth edition, the Fairmont press
7. JuergenSchlabbach and Karl-Heinz Rofalski, “Power system engineering
planning, design and operation of power systems and equipment”, Wiley-
VCH Verlag GmbH and Co. KGaA

Course Title: Real-Time Control of Power Systems and Energy Management
Credit: 3 (2Lec, 3Lab)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course This course includes two important topics in electrical power engineering,
Rationale namely Communication system, and Energy audit and management.
Communication system Today, most of the power system problems are due
to poor communication and poor coordination of relay or protection
equipment. Thus, a deeper knowledge of the advanced communication tools in
power systems and effective coordination of power system protection
equipment is the most vital applications.
Energy audit and management: this deals with the production and
conservation of energy like energy Scenario, Demand Forecasting Techniques,
Energy audit environmental management, Preparation and presentation of
energy audit reports, case studies, and potential energy savings.
It is therefore vital for electrical power engineers to have an in-depth
knowledge of these topics.
Course The course covers communication practice in power systems and energy audit
description and management in advance.
Objectives:
Objectives  Develop mathematical models for the analysis of linear and non–linear
State Estimation, Observability and Contingency analysis of any
practical Power System
 Prepare the practical input data required for linear and non–linear State
Estimation methods and Contingency studies.
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 Identify the strategic locations for measurements to analyze the state of
the
 To have a complete overview of the Real-Time operation of the Power
system (RTPS) and communication & protocols employed in RTPS.
 Understand the need and importance of energy audit, management and
evaluate the benefits of different energy management techniques
Course Content CHAPTER I: State Estimation of Power Systems:
Introduction to State Estimation (SE) in Power Systems: Weighted Least Square

Estimation (WLS-SE). SE of AC networks: Types of measurements – Linear
WLS–SE theory – DC Load flow-based WLS–SE – Linearized model of WLS–
SE of Non–linear AC power systems – typical results of SE on an AC network.
Types of SE. Detection and Identification of bad measurements – Network
Observability and Pseudo–measurements – observability by Graphical technique
and Triangularization approach – Optimal meter placement – Application of
Power System SE. Incorporation of PMU data in WLS-SE.
CHAPTER II: Security Analysis of Power System: Concept of security –

Security analysis and monitoring – factors affecting Power System Security –
Contingency Analysis for Generator and Line Outages by Fast Decoupled
Inverse Lemma–based approach – Network Sensitivity factors. Contingency
selection.
CHAPTER II: Scada Functions and Real-Time Control of Power Systems
Need for Real-Time and Computer Control of Power Systems – Operating states
of a Power System: Introduction to SCADA: Grid Operation & Control,
Difficulties in operating the large power systems manually, need for going to
SCADA operation, advantages of SCADA operation. The layout of substation /
Generating Station, Main Equipment in Sub Station/ Generating Station,
Instrument Transformers and their importance in measurements and protection,
important parameters necessary for Grid operation: Analog Points (MW, MVar,
Tap Position, Voltage, Frequency), Status Points (CB Status, Isolator Status,
SOE Points), Alarms. Hardware required to get these parameters to RTU:
Transducers & their connectivity.
Data Acquisition, Monitoring and Event Processing, Control Functions, Time
tagged data, Disturbance data collection, and analysis, Reports and Calculations.
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Man-Machine Communication: Operator’s Console, VDU Display and its use,
Operator Dialogs, Mimic Diagram Functions, and Printing Facilities.
Chapter III: Communication Practices in Power System (RTU and PMU)
Major Components: RTU Panel, Interface Panel. D20M Main Processor, Analog
Card, Status Card, Control Card, Modems. Types of Communications: Power
Line Carrier Communications, Microwave, Optical fiber, VSAT
Communications. Types of Network Elements in LAN & WAN. Process of Data
Communication.
Introduction to SCADA PROTOCOLS and Communication Standards for
Electrical Power Systems: Power System Control requirements and evolution of
Protocol for Communication, Protocols - Modbus, Distributed Network Protocol
(DNP), IEC 870-5 and 60870 series, Benefits from the IEC (International
Electrotechnical Commission) communication Standards.
Sub-load Dispatch Center (Sub-LDC): Various Equipment in Sub LDC: (a)
Work Stations: details (b) FEPS: Function of FEPS (Front End Processors). (c)
Routers: function of routers, interconnectivity of the equipment by LAN,
Functionality, and responsibilities of Sub LDC-Real Time Software
Classification of Programs, Structure of Real-time Programs, Construction
Techniques & Tools, and Programming Language Requirements for Process
Control.
Overview of Computer control of Electrical Power Systems: Evolution of System
Control, the time scale of system control, online computer control, and Software
Elements: State Estimation, Monitoring & Prediction, Generation & Load
Control, Security Analysis; Software Coordination & Systems Simulation.
National Load Dispatch Center (SLDC): Inter Connectivity of Sub-LDCs &
SLDCs, Hierarchy of Data Transfer, Functions & Responsibilities of SLDC,
Real-Time Operation carried at SLDC.
CHAPTER IV: Energy Audit and Management:
Energy Scenario & Conservation -Demand Forecasting Techniques- Integrated
Optimal Strategy for Reduction of T&D Losses - DSM Techniques and
Methodologies- Loss Reduction in Primary and Secondary Distribution system
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and capacitors - Energy Management – Role of Energy Managers - Energy Audit
– Metering
Energy audit: Energy audit concepts, Basic elements and measurements, Mass
and energy balances, Scope of energy auditing in industries, Evaluation of
energy-conserving opportunities and environmental management, Preparation
and presentation of energy audit reports, case studies, and potential energy
savings.
Market Trading and procurement process - trading arrangements; bilateral
trading; balancing market; exchange trading; managing price risk; Market
Analysis - modeling overview; predicting demand data; generation data;
Ancillary Service Markets - ancillary service requirements reserve; market
volume;
procurement process; cost of providing services; Cross-Border Trading -
governance; cross-border capacity; security; charging for wheeling; international
trading; Investment Appraisal - analysis of options; plant costs; predicting
revenue; evaluating risk; Market Performance - performance criteria; market
shortcomings; performance assessment and improvement; Economics of Market
Developments - generation developments; transmission and distribution grids;
carbon capture and storage; market implications.
Reference 1. Allen J. Wood and Bruce Woolenberg: Power System Generation,
Operation and Control, John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
2. Real-Time Computer Control – by S. Bennett and D.A. Linkens (Editors),
IEE Control Engineering Series (24), peter Peregrinus Ltd., 1984.
3. Larry C. Witte, Schmidt & Brown, Industrial energy management and
utilization. Hemisphere Publishing, Co. New York, 1988.
4. Wayne. C Turner: Energy management handbook, Wiley Inter-science
publications. New York, 1982.
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Module No & Name 05 – Seminar and Thesis
Justification:
This module makes it obligatory on the part of the students to
Rationale and make use of
objective of the
the knowledge they acquire during their study in conducting
module
research work. Courses in this module help the students solve
problems in
the field of electrical power engineering.
Module Description
Introduction: Definition of research • Key questions in planning
the
research • Characteristics of research • Types of research
Formulation of the research problem: Considerations in
selecting a
research problem • Steps in formulating a research problem
Literature review: Functions of literature review • Procedure for
reviewing
the literature • Writing up the reviewed literature
Formulation of the objectives: Importance of the objectives • The
functions of hypotheses • Hypotheses construction
Preparation of the research design: Objectives of the research
study •
Method of data collection • Sources of information • Tools for data
collection • Data analysis • Guidelines in Constructing a research
tool
Data collection: Ethical issues concerning research participants •
Ethical
issues relating to the researcher
Data processing, analysis, and conclusion: Editing •
Classification •
Tabulation • Methods of analyzing the data • Generalization,
interpretation
of the results and conclusions
Research report: Format for the written research project and oral
presentation
Objectives:
The objectives of this modules are to:
Train students in research methodology and systematic
problem solving
Teach students suitable ways of preparing research papers
and
presenting them.
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Integrate student’s knowledge during their study to solve a
real-world problem through thesis work.
The students will acquire the skills in general problem-
solving methodology and the skill in thesis writing,
documentation, and seminar presentation.
Total Credits 2
EEng 6052 Industry Internship 0

EEng 7051 Thesis 6*
Total Credits 1
Program of Electrical Engineering

University of Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
Course Number EEng6052

Course Title Internship
Degree Program MSc. in Power System Engineering
Module Industry internship and Project (if any)
CP Credits 0 CP
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study
Contact Hours (per week)
0 0 0 0
• Participate in well-scoped and devised project.
• Work with experienced engineers using new technologies and
Course Objectives
facilities.
• Develop a work discipline
• The Students must be attached with an industry for at least for

two months (during summer) in order to get real world
Course Description/Course
Contents experience in their field of study, which compliments their
education.
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• Students should Find out and bring at least two research
problems during their stay in the internship
• The student and the internship coach at the industry have to
submit a report on the attachment program, which is
evaluated at the program committee with pass or fail grade
Successful completion of all yearly courses before the internship
Pre-requisites
program
Semester Year I, Semester II (Summer)
Status of Course Compulsory
Teaching & Learning Project work
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Report and Presentation are evaluated by Program committee
Grading System
Attendance Requirements A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes
Literature References

Course Title SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS
Course Code EEng6054
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s) ---
Co-requisite(s) ---
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Course Rationale Research is a structured enquiry that includes careful and systematic
investigation of the researcher’s field of study, which is undertaken to
establish facts or principles. Research methods need a scientific and
systematic observation, classification, and interpretation of data. It is
undertaken by most professions, by examining critically the various asp
Credit point of their professional work, to institute changes and
improvement for a more effective professional service.
Course description Lecture on research methods and presentation, phase 1: student’s
research work
Course Objectives On successful completion of this course:

 The students should be able to conduct research, prepare
seminars, participate in forums and develop technical reports,
thesis reports, and proposals.
 To train a student in a suitable way for preparing research papers
and presenting them.
Research Work A student will select a topic related to his/her specialization, that
Description is, the topic where he/she is most knowledgeable. The student will
then ask for approval from the Department.
The student shall work on reviewing relevant literature, gather
data, details of the work plan of the study to be conducted, and
present a proposal of the study to the department.
In the middle of the semester, the student will give a progress
report to the evaluation committee for assessment and review,
such that the committee can suggest the things that need to be
done for the improvement of the study.
Within the last weeks of the semester, the student shall have the
final presentation of his/her study for final evaluation by the
evaluation committee.
Course Content CHAPTER I: Research Problems, Design and Data/Information
Collection Methods:
Research problems, Techniques involved in defining the problem,
Research designs; Experimental Designs, Simulation Designs,
Necessity, types, and levels of researches, Problem formulation,
developing synopsis, modeling and experimentation, Data
Collection/Generation; Types of data interviews, questionnaires, and
surveys, collection of information/data from various sources,
processing, and analysis of data, literature review, method, the format
of a compilation of literature review.
CHAPTER II: Written Presentation Methods:
Research and Project Proposals: Proposals and their essence (for
research, project point, case studies, seminars, etc), formats and
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contents of proposals, Report writing for various purposes, types of
reports, formats and contents of reports, Steps in writing report,
Precautions for writing report, Layout of a thesis report, format and
content of research article to be contributed to a technical journal,
Grammatical, punctuation, and idiomatic techniques, Interpretation
and report writing, Techniques of interpretation, Limitation and
precaution in interpretation.
CHAPTER III: Oral Presentation Methods:

Oral presentations; Refreshment on listening, reading, composition
and oration, presentation skills, knowledge and use of widely used
technical vocabularies in Engineering and technology, outline and
format of presentations, use of multi-media systems in presentation.
CHAPTER IV: Dissemination of research output, Management
aspect of Research and Development works
Dissemination of research output through discussion forum;
participant’s role – seminars, workshops, panel discussion,
conference, etc, participation in forums, management of finalized and
prospective research and development works and themes.
CHAPTER V: Application of research methods as minor course
works:
Proposal writing: Writing a Research proposal and/or a Project
proposal.
Report Writing: Writing and presenting a Technical Paper.
Project /Case study: Evaluating an existing M.Sc Thesis work for its
format & methodology and producing an evaluation report
Tutorial/Laboratory
Mode of Assessment Research work will be assessed based on the Thesis Evaluation Criteria,
with the corresponding percentage, prepared by the Electrical Power
Department.
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References 1. Kotheri C.R. Research Methodology, Methods and Techniques,
Wily Eastern Limited 1987/latest.
2. Wilkinson, T.S et.al, Methodology and Techniques of Social
Research, Himalaya Pub. House, 1979.
3. Teaching material/sample thesis/sample research papers to be
supplied by the instructor
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT Bahir Dar University
Course Title Master’s Thesis

Credit Hours 6
Prerequisite(s) Completion of all Course Work
Co-requisite(s)
Course Rationale Research is a structured enquiry that includes careful and systematic
investigation of the researcher’s field of study, which is undertaken to
establish facts or principles. The students will identify the existing
problems within the existing power system networks and will attempt to
solve the problems by using appropriate methodologies which help them
to achieve their general objective.
Course description The students will conduct research in areas related to energy, improving
power supply quality, smart grid, energy conservation, power systems
protection, operation, and control which will have a significant impact in
improving the sustainability and reliability of a power system network.
Course Objectives To integrate what students have learned during their study and to solve
real-world problems through research work.
Thesis Work Each MSc candidate will conduct research work under the supervision
Description of an advisor(s) in areas related to his/her specialization. The topic for
thesis work shall be selected in consultation with, and prior approval
of, the thesis advisor. The thesis proposal shall be defended in public.
The student will work full-time either on the campus or on the field
(industry) approved by the Department according to the student’s
approved work plan.
The progress will be monitored at regular coordinated meetings with
the advisor(s). At the end of the semester, the MSc candidate with the
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advisor’s approval shall inform the Department that he/she is ready
for the final public defense of his/her thesis work.
Course Content A thesis is self-directed learning. Thus, the content depends on the
research conducted by the student.
Tutorial/Laboratory
Delivery Methods A student conducting thesis work shall be under the supervision of an
advisor(s). Constant consultation will be done to monitor the progress of
the thesis work.
Mode of Assessment and Evaluation are based on the mandate of the University
Assessment Legislation.
References As per the nature and type of thesis
15. Courses Description (Energy Informatics)

Course Title: Smart Grid Technology
Credit: 3 (3Lec)
Degree Master of Science in Energy informatics
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course To enable the student, acquire in-depth knowledge on the application of
Objectives information and communication technologies in the modernization of the electric
power infrastructure in terms of management, control, and standardization.
Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
Course  Identify the key elements of Smart Grids and visualize the road map
Outcomes towards next-Generation electricity networks.
 Determine the relevance of Smart Grids projects, and develop ways to
evaluate their impacts and implications.
 Evaluate technology options about renewable energy generation, energy
storage, data handling, and communications for Smart Grids.
 Evaluate the impact of ICT on methods of electric energy generation,
transmission, and distribution, and consumption patterns.
 Analyze the new roles of utilities and consumers in Smart Grids and
pinpoint business and market opportunities and potential gains.
Course Content Chapter1: Introduction to Smart Grids
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Smart grid fundamentals
Existing grid system
The Vision of smart grid
Smart Grid Evolution
Smart Grid Components
Benefits of Smart Grids
Chapter 2: Renewable Energy and Storage System
 Renewable Energy Resources: Introduction, Hydroelectric Power,

Micro-Hydropower Systems, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Fuel Cell,
Geothermal Energy, Biomass
 Penetration and Variability Issues Associated with Renewable Energy
Technology
 Environmental implications
 Challenges of renewable energy systems
 An Overview of Electric Storage, Energy Storage Technologies:
Battery Energy Storage System, Flywheels, Superconducting Magnetic
Energy Storage, Compressed Air Energy Storage, Pumped Storage,
Chapter 3: Microgrid and distribution network
 Microgrids
 technical and economic advantages of microgrid
 challenges/disadvantages of microgrid development
 Distributed generation and integration
 dynamic interactions of microgrid with the main grid
 distribution network reconfiguration
 intelligent distribution control methods
 Microgrid and Smart Grid Comparison
Chapter 4: Smart grid asset management
 Smart Grid Asset Descriptions

 Challenges of SG Asset Management
Chapter 5: Smart Grid Communications and Measurement Technology
 A brief review of Communication and Measurement
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 Monitoring, PMU, Smart Meters, and Measurements technologies
 Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS)
 Phasor Measurement Units (PMU)
 Smart Meters
 Smart Appliances
 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
 GIS and Google Mapping Tools
 Multiagent Systems (MAS) Technology for Smart Grid
Implementation
 Multi-agent Specifications and Techniques
 Smart Grid Cyber Security
 Solutions to Grid Cyber Security Concerns
 Smart Grid Standards
Chapter 6 Smart Grid and Transmission
 Transmission Subsystem
 Transmission Subsystem Components
 Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS)
 High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission
 Technical Merits of HVDC
 Economic Considerations
 Estimating and Mitigating Blackout
Reference 1. Buchholz, Bernd M., Styczynski, Zbigniew Smart GridsFundamentals
and Technologies in Electric Power Systems of the future,2020
2. N. Ramesh Babu , SMART GRID SYSTEMS Modeling and
Control,2019
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3. Fereidoon P. Sioshansi, Smart Grid, Integrating Renewable, Distributed
& Efficient Energy ,2012
4. Mini S.Tomas,John D. Mc Donald , Power System SCADA, and Smart
Grids,2015.
5. F. N. Claessen et al., Smart grid control. 2012.
6. Przemyslaw K.et al, ElectricElectric Energy Storage Systems Flexibility
Options for Smart Grids.2017.
7. A. L. I. Keyhani, Design of Grid Renewable. 2011.
8. Hussein T. Mouftah and Melike Erol-Kantarci, Smart Grid Networking,
Data Management, and Business Models.2016.
9. J. Momoh and James Momoh, Smart Grid: Fundamentals of design and
developments. 2012.
10. I. E. T. Power, Smarter Energy: From Smart Metering to the Smart
Grid. 2016.
11. Nouredine Hadjsaïd and Jean-Claude Sabonnadière, SmartGrids .2012.

Course Title: Communication Technology in Smart Grid
Degree Master of Science in Energy Informatics
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To make students understand the communication system structure in smart
Objectives
grid
 To enable students, know communication network architecture and
technologies in smart grid
 To make students understand the networking service and security for modern
power system
Outcomes  Understand the communication system structure in smart grid technology
 Understand the most fundamental concepts, principles, and technologies
underlying computer communication networks and services, including
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the overall architecture of the Internet, principles of network-based
services, principles of switching techniques, security mechanisms,
functionality, and basic protocols of the network protocol layers.
 Be able to reason and discuss the architectures, principles, and
technologies in the design and implementation of communication
networks in smart grid services.
 Be able to explain how and why the basic protocols of the network layers
work.
 Be able to reason and discuss information security at a fundamental level
and evaluate the risk for communication systems.
Course Content Chapter1: Fundamentals of communication technology
 Digital Communications Fundamentals
 Communication Requirements for the Smart Grid
 Fiber Optic Communication Theory and Application
 Elements of Data Communication Networks
 Fundamentals of Power Line Carrier
 Wired and Wireless Communications
 Applications of communications in Smart Grid
Chapter 2: A Communication Network Architecture and

technologies for the Smart Grid
 Architecture Framework
 Core-Edge Architecture
 Smart Grid Network Protocols
 Smart Grid Domains and Smart Grid
 IP in the Smart Grid
 Network synchronization
 Peer-to-peer communications (GOOSE)
 Substation Configuration Language-SCL
 Network access (modems, xDSL, FTTx, wireless)
 Integration of communications systems
 Wide Area Network
 WAN over Network Service Provider
Chapter 3: Networking Service
 Local Traffic Aggregation
 Field Area Networks
 FAN Protocol Options
 Logical End-to-End Connectivity
 Automated Demand Response
Chapter 4: Network Security

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 Security management (access, detection)
 Security building blocks (encryption, hash algorithms)
 Transport layer security (TLS/SSH)
 Internet protocol security (IPSec)
 Firewalls and gateways
 Smart Grid Cyber Security

Reference 1. Yang Xiao, Communication and Networking in Smart Grids,1st
edition,2012
2. Kabalci, Ersan, Kabalci, Yasin (Eds.), Smart Grids and Their
Communication Systems,2019.
3. Budka, Kenneth C., Deshpande, Jayant G., Thottan, Marina
Communication Networks for Smart Grids, Making Smart Grid
Real,2014.
4. Ersan Kabalci , Yasin Kabalci Smart Grids and Their Communication
Systems (Energy Systems in Electrical Engineering) 1st ed. 2019.
5. Ivan R.S. Casella, Alagan Anpalagan, Power Line Communication
Systems for Smart Grids (Energy Engineering),2019.
6. S.M. Muyeen, Saifur Rahman Communication, Control and Security
Challenges for the Smart Grid,2018.
7. Florian Skopik, Paul Smith, Smart Grid Security,1st Edition,2015

Course Title: Internet of Energy (IOE)
Program
Enrolment Regular
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Prerequisite(s)
Course To make students understand the fundamentals of the Internet of energy
Objectives
To make students learn about the basics of the internet of energy
To make students recognize emerging technology trends and their
implications in the energy industry
Outcomes  Analyze various protocols for the internet of energy (IoE )
 Design IoE for the future smart grid system.
 Deploy an IoE application and connect to the electric vehicle.
 • Analyze applications of IoE in real-time scenario
Course Content Chapter 1 Introduction to Internet of Programing
 Introduction, Overview of the Internet, World Wide Web, client-server
Architecture, Web server, and security.
 Protocols: URL, WWW, HTTP Protocol
 Client-side programming, Client-side programming using scripting
languages (JavaScript, VBScript);
 Server-side programming, Server-side programming (JSP/ASP/ PHP),
Web-based database application development
Chapter 2 Internet and modern electrical energy
 Introduction to IOE and modern energy systems
 A Framework of Internet of Energy for Coordinated Operation in
Power Delivery
 IoE for Solar Energy Generation
 IoE for wind power generation,
 IoE for conventional energy sources
 IoE Challenges and Purview
 The Role of Blockchain and IoT in Modern Energy Systems
Chapter 3 IoE for Microgrid and Smart Grid Systems
 Evaluation of Soft Computing Techniques and Protocols for the
Development of the Internet of Energy Framework
 IoE Infrastructure for Smart Metering
 IoE for Demand Side Management
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 IoE for Automation Including SCADA System
 IoE for Industrial Automation
 IoE for Energy Efficient Buildings: Challenges and Solutions
Chapter 4 IOE for power system protection and security
 IoE for Power System Protection

 IoE for Power System security
 Estimation of Fault Location Using Cyber-Physical System in WAMCP
(Wide-Area Monitoring Control and Protection)
 Coordination of IoE and Computational Techniques for Optimization
Chapter 5 IOE for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

 Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEVs) Through Big
Data Analysis
 Battery Management of Automated Guided Vehicles Via System
Dynamics
Reference 1. G. Energy, T. Jiang, L. Yu, and Y. Cao, Energy Management of Internet
Data Centers in Smart Grid, vol. 209. 2015.
2. E. Kabalci and Y. Kabalci, From smart grid to internet of energy. 2019.
3. S. O. Muhanji, A. E. Flint, and A. M. Farid, eIoT: The development of the
energy internet of things in energy infrastructure. 2019.
4. Q. Sun, Coordinated Power Management Control Strategy for
Interconnected AC and DC Microgrids. 2019.
5. P.kumar,S Nikolovski,ZY.Dong, Internet of Energy Handbook ,2021.
6. Ali Ahmadian, Behnam Mohammadi-ivatloo, Ali Elkamel, Electric
Vehicles in Energy Systems Modelling, Integration, Analysis, and
Optimization,2020.
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7. Arush Singh, Saurabh Ranjan Sharma, Vivek Kumar Tripathi,
Deepanshu Singh Solanki, Raj Kumar Jarial, Internet of Energy for
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle,2021

Course Title: Machine learning in Power System
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To make students understand the aims and fundamental principles of
Objectives Machine learning in Power System in power system
 To enable students, understand Machine learning in Power System
algorithms and approaches for power system
 to make students understand about the multi-agent and interaction of
self-interested agent
Course  Understand the basics of Machine learning in Power System algorithms.
Outcomes  Understand the Interaction of machine languages and protocols for
power system
 Know Evaluating Machine learning in Power System algorithms
 Know how to select the available Machine learning in Power System
software for a power system.
 Enable to know the application of Machine learning in Power System
tools for different power System problems
Course Content Chapter 1 Introduction to Machine learning:
 Linear Regression and Feature Selection, Analysis of variance for

regression, Linear Classification, Support Vector Machines, and
Artificial Neural Networks, Bayesian Learning and Decision Trees,
Evaluation Measures, Hypothesis Testing, Ensemble Methods,
Clustering, Graphical Models, Learning Theory and Expectation
Maximization, Introduction to Reinforcement Learning.
Chapter 2: Multi-Agent System
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 Intelligent Agents, design of intelligent agents, reasoning agents, agents
as reactive systems, hybrid agents, layered agents, a contemporary
(Java-based) framework for programming agents.
 Classifying multi-agent interactions, cooperative versus non-
competitive, zero-sum and other interactions, cooperation - the
Prisoner's dilemma and Axelrod's experiments.
Chapter 3: Interactions between self-interested agents:

 Auctions & voting systems: negotiation. Interactions between
benevolent agents: cooperative distributed problem solving (CDPS),
partial global planning; coherence and coordination;
Chapter 4: Interaction languages and protocols:

 speech acts,
 KQML/KIF, the FIPA framework,
 Coding and simulation work
Chapter 5: Evaluating Machine learning algorithms,

 Model Selection,
 Ensemble Methods (Boosting, Bagging, Random Forests)
Chapter 6: Applications of machine learning in a power system: A case
study
Reference 1. Christopher Bishop.” Pattern Recognition and Machine learning in Power
System”, Second edition Springer New York, 2016.
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2. T. Hastie, R. Tibshirani, J. Friedman, “The Elements of Statistical
Learning”, Second edition. Springer series, 2013.
3. Michael Wooldridge, “An Introduction to MultiAgent Systems”, Second
Edition, Wiley,2009.
4. Rafael H. Bordini, Jomi Fred Hubner and Michael Wooldridge,
“Programming Multiagent Systems in Agent Speak Using Jason”. Wiley
2007

Course Title: Cloud Computing and Big data analysis
Credit: 2 (2Lec)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course To provide the students a basic understanding of cloud computing, big data,
Objectives
and virtualization along with it how one can migrate over it.
Course  Understand how to leverage the insights from cloud computing and big
Outcomes data analytics
 Perform models and applications of cloud and big data in microgrid
systems.
 To understand the competitive advantages of cloud and big data
analytics
 To understand the big data frameworks
 To learn data analysis methods for cloud computing
 To gain knowledge on Cloud Sim simulator, Cloud Sim Architecture,
Software as a Service (SaaS), features of SaaS and benefits, Platform as
a Service (PaaS), features of PaaS and benefits, and Infrastructure as a
Service (IaaS)
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Course Content Chapter 1 Overview of Cloud Computing and big data
 Origins of Cloud computing – Cloud components - Essential characteristics –
On-demand self-service, Broad network access, location-independent resource
pooling, Rapid elasticity, Measured service, Comparing cloud providers with
traditional IT service providers, Roots of cloud computing.
 Overview of big data analysis
 Challenges and opportunities in big data proceedings
 Handling critical issues of big data on cloud
Chapter 2 Cloud Insights
 Architectural influences – High-performance computing, Utility, and
Enterprise grid computing, Cloud scenarios – Benefits: scalability,
simplicity, vendors, security, Limitations – Sensitive information -
Application development- security level of the third party - security
benefits, Regularity issues: Government policies.
Chapter 3: Cloud Architecture- Layers and Models
 Layers in cloud architecture, Software as a Service (SaaS), features of
SaaS and benefits, Platform as a Service (PaaS), features of PaaS and
benefits, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), features of IaaS and benefits,
Service providers, challenges and risks in cloud adoption. Cloud
deployment model: Public clouds – Private clouds – Community clouds
- Hybrid clouds - Advantages of Cloud computing.
Chapter 4 Cloud Simulators- Cloud Sim and Green Cloud
 Introduction to Simulator, understanding Cloud Sim simulator, Cloud
Sim Architecture (User code, Cloud Sim, Grid Sim, Sim Java)
Understanding Working platform for Cloud Sim, Introduction to Green
Cloud
Chapter5: Introduction of Grid Computing
 Introduction, Evolution of the Grid, Definitions of Grid Computing,
Infrastructure of hardware and software, Grid models, Applications,
Examples of usage, Research possibilities/scope in Grid Computing,
HPC and Grids, Scheduling HPC applications in Grids, Grid Monitoring
Architecture (GMA) – An Overview of Grid Monitoring Systems.

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Reference 1. Cloud computing a practical approach - Anthony T.Velte , Toby J. Velte
Robert Elsenpeter, TATA McGraw- Hill , New Delhi – 2010
2. Cloud Computing: Web-Based Applications That Change the Way You
Work and Collaborate Online - Michael Miller - Que 2008
3. Bill Franks, Taming the Big Data Tidal Wave: Finding Opportunities in
Huge Data Streams with Advanced Analytics‖, Wiley and SAS Business
Series, 2012.
4. David Loshin, "Big Data Analytics: From Strategic Planning to
Enterprise Integration with Tools, Techniques, NoSQL, and Graph",
2013.
5. Michael Berthold, David J. Hand, ―Intelligent Data Analysis‖, Springer,
Second Edition, 2007.
6. Michael Minelli, Michelle Chambers, and Ambiga Dhiraj, "Big Data, Big
Analytics: Emerging Business Intelligence and Analytic Trends for
Today's Businesses", Wiley, 2013.
7. P. J. Sadalage and M. Fowler, "NoSQL Distilled: A Brief Guide to the
Emerging World of Polyglot Persistence", Addison-Wesley Professional,
2012.
8. Richard Cotton, "Learning R – A Step-by-step Function Guide to Data
Analysis, , O‘Reilly Media, 2013.
9. F. Gutierrez, Cloud and Big Data. 2021.
10. K. Papadokostaki, G. Mastorakis, S. Panagiotakis, C. X.
Mavromoustakis, C. Dobre, and J. M. Batalla, Handling Big Data in the
Era of Internet of Things (IoT). 2017.
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11. B. Shankar, P. Mishra, S. Dehuri, E. Kim, and G.-N. Wang, Techniques
and Environments for Big Data Analysis: Parallel, Cloud, and Grid
Computing. 2016.

Course Title: Information Storage management system
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To provides detailed knowledge, practical training, and insight into the
Objectives
implementation and management of various storage technologies with a
focus on applying these technologies in an information lifecycle
paradigm.
Course  Select from various storage technologies to suit the required application.
Outcomes  Apply security measures to safeguard the storage of data.
 Understand Storage Networking Technologies & Virtualization systems
 Understand Data Protection & Intelligent Storage System
 Understand how to Backup, Recovery & Replication the information system
Course Content Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Database Management System

 Introduction to Database Systems, Database System Concepts, and
Architecture, Database Design and Modeling, Structured Query
Language (SQL) SQL Statements
Chapter 2: Introduction to Storage Technology
 Information Storage - Data, Types of Data, Information, Storage,
Evolution of Storage Technology and Architecture, Data Center
Infrastructure, Key Challenges in Managing Information, Information
Lifecycle -Information Lifecycle Management, ILM Implementation,
ILM Benefits.
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Chapter 3: Data Protection & Intelligent Storage System
 Components of a Storage System Environment, RAID -Implementation
of RAID, RAID Array Components, RAID levels, RAID Impact on Disk
Performance, Components of an Intelligent Storage System, Intelligent
Storage Array-High-end Storage Systems, Midrange Storage System
Chapter 4: Storage Networking Technologies & Virtualization
 Direct-Attached Storage and Introduction to SCSI- Types of DAS, DAS
Benefits and Limitations, Disk Drive Interfaces, Introduction to Parallel
SCSI, Storage Area Networks- Fibre Channel: Overview, SAN and its
evolution, Components of SAN, Network-Attached Storage- General
Purpose Servers vs. NAS Devices, Benefits of NAS, Components of
NAS.
Chapter 5: CAS and Business Continuity
 CAS: Fixed Content and Archives, Types of Archives, Features and
Benefits of CAS, CAS Architecture, Object Storage and Retrieval in
CAS.
 Introduction to Business Continuity: Information Availability, BC
Terminology, BC Planning Lifecycle, Failure Analysis.
Chapter 6: Backup, Recovery & Replication
 Backup and Recovery: Backup Purpose, Backup Considerations, Backup
Granularity, Recovery Considerations, Backup Methods, Backup
Process, Backup and Restore Operations, Backup Topologies, Backup
Technologies.
 Replication: Local Replication- Uses of Local Replicas, Data
Consistency, Local Replication Technologies, Remote Replication-
Modes of Remote Replication, Remote Replication Technologies.
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Reference 1. EMC Education Services, Information Storage and Management:
Storing, Managing and Protecting Digital Information 1st Edition,2009.
2. [2] Prachi S. Deshpande, Subhash C. Sharma , Sateesh K.
Peddoju, Security and Data Storage Aspect in Cloud Computing
(Studies in Big Data, 52) 1st ed. 2019
3. [3] Greg Schulz, Software-Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials:
Cloud, Converged, and Virtual Fundamental Server Storage I/O
Tradecraft 1st Edition,2017.
4. [4] Nigel Poulton, Data Storage Networking: Real-World Skills for the
CompTIA Storage+ Certification and Beyond 1st Edition,2014.
5. [5] Shannon Bradshaw, Eoin Brazil, Kristina Chodorow, MongoDB: The
Definitive Guide: Powerful and Scalable Data Storage 3rd Edition 2019.

Course Title: International Energy market and Energy law
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To provide the student with insight into the international energy system
Objectives
market and how the energy law influences the operation of electricity
markets.
Course Undertake calculations involving the cost chain to dispute resolution
Outcomes methods of energy investments that contribute to end-user prices.
Understand the energy market, energy policy, and energy law.
Establish the consumer Protection regulations related to Energy Market
for electricity market legislation
Describe the three pillars of Energy Market -History and Main Dynamics
of Regulation Concept of Liberalization/Regulation/De- regulation/P
privatization / Competition
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Course Content Chapter 1: Historical Development of the energy market:
 The administrative structure of the Energy Market Regulation
Board and other regulative bodies, their legal framework,
appeals against decisions of these boards, energy contracts,
energy production, transfer, share, and sell.
Chapter 2: Competition law in energy law,
 International energy markets, international dispute resolution,

and taxation of energy.
Chapter 3: Generally, Electricity Market –

 Main Concepts Concerning Electricity Market -Structural
characteristics of Electricity -Legal Status introduction - Energy
Market, Energy Policy & Energy Law
Chapter 4: Importance of Energy –

 Three pillar of Energy Market -History and Main
Dynamics of Regulation Concept of
Liberalization/Regulation/De- regulation/P privatization
/ Competition
Chapter 5: Electricity Market and Its Legislation,

 Consumer Protection regulations related to Energy Market
Energy, Contracts Dispute resolution methods of energy
investments,
 International and national Water Law

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Reference 1. Mohammad N. International Energy Law Kindle Edition.2017.
2. Peter D Cameron, Xiaoyi Mu, Volker Roeben, Pieter Bekker, The Global
Energy Transition: Law, Policy and Economics for Energy in the 21st
Century (Global Energy Law and Policy).2021
3. Ernst Nordtveit, International energy law in perspective The
relationship between national and international energy law.2020
4. Marc Ozawa, Jonathan Chaplin, Michael Pollitt, David Reiner, Paul
Warde, In Search of Good Energy Policy (Cambridge Studies on
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Governance),2019.
5. Carol Dahl, International Energy Markets: Understanding Pricing,
Policies & Profits Illustrated Edition,2004.
Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT, Bahir Dar

University
Course Title: Energy management system
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To provide students with information about the need for energy and
Objectives
exposure to the basic aspects of energy management.
 To create awareness of energy-saving methods & controlling Economic
performance indices
 To provide the vital information base for overall energy conservation
analysis and evaluation of energy conservation measures.
Course  Understand the need and importance of energy management
Outcomes  Evaluate the efficiency for different electrical loads and lighting systems
 Design and analyze a process of conducting an energy audit
 Identify the type and need for instruments used in an energy audit
 Examine the economic evaluation of energy conservation solutions.
 Use computers to monitor and control energy use
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 Identify and describe the energy conservation opportunities in industrial
and commercial systems
Course Content Chapter 1 General principles of energy management

 Industrial Energy Systems,
 Techno-economic Optimization of Resources in Industrial
Equipment
 Energy management planning
Chapter 2 Management of electrical load and lighting:
 Management opportunities with electric drives
 Energy Efficiency in motors, pumps and fans, lighting,
 Electrical load analysis, peak demand control, and demand
response
 Computer-aided energy management, energy efficiency policy
initiatives.
Chapter 3 Conducting an energy audit

 Introduction to energy audit
 Pre-audit and post-audit
 Energy audit instruments
 Energy audit report
 Energy monitoring and evaluating
 Energy-saving measure,
 Understanding Energy Bills
Chapter 4 Energy economics
 Time value of money
 Present Worth and Future Worth
 Economic performance indices: Payback - Simple and Discounted,
Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return, Benefit to Cost Ratio,
E/D ratio, Life cycle/ Levelized cost.
 Economics of power factor improvement: reactive power
management, capacitor sizing, location, placement, maintenance.
 Economics of Energy Conversion in Industrial Energy Systems;
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Chapter 5 Financial evaluation of energy projects
 Evaluation of proposals, profitability index, life cycle costing
approach, investment decision, and uncertainty.
Reference 1. C. B. Smith and L. Norford, Energy Management Principles, vol. 107, no.
1. 1985.
2. Y. Kozçaz, Shale Gas: A Solution to Turkey’s Energy Hunger? 2015.
3. E. Handschin and A. Petroianu, Energy Management Systems: Operation
and Control of Electric Energy Transmission Systems. 1991.
4. Anil Kumar, Om Prakash, Prashant Singh Chauhan, Samsher Gautam
Energy Management Conservation and Audits, 1st Edition,2021.
5. L. Capehart, C. Turner, and J. Kennedy, Guide to Energy Management,
Fourth Edition. 2002.
6. C. Wayne.Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition 2004.
7. Mehmet Kanoğlu and Yunus A. Çengel Energy Efficiency and Management
for Engineers,2020
Course Title: International Project management
Credit: 3 ( 3Lec)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To make students understand the concepts of international Project
Objectives Management for the execution of projects.
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 To enable them to comprehend the fundamentals of the Program to
analyze, apply management tools and methodologies for managing
projects.
 To enable them to understand Scheduling, Costing, and budgeting of the
projects.
Course  Understand project characteristics and various stages of a project.
Outcomes  Understand the conceptual clarity about project organization and
feasibility analyses – Market, Technical, and Financial and Economic
aspect.
 Analyze the techniques for Project planning, scheduling and Execution
cost.
 Apply the risk management plan and analyze the role of stakeholders.
Course Content Chapter 1: Introduction to Project management
The importance and rise of project management

Projects vs ongoing operations
Characteristics of projects
Project managers
Projects and Product Development
Project Management Methodologies
Chapter 2: Managing international project
 Planning and executing international projects.

 Cross-cultural communication skills, managing the international legislation
and regulation for projects.
 Risk management
 The relevant risks, logistics, and challenges of managing international
projects.
 International standards
Chapter 3: Program & Portfolio Management
 Concepts of program and portfolio management

 Evolution of Program and Portfolio Management
 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
 Project Portfolio Optimization
 The financial and analytical skills
 Ensuring business value and benefits.
 Maximize the organization's total benefits.
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Chapter 4: Scheduling
 Introduction to scheduling
 Purpose of scheduling
 The scheduling processes
 Steps in establishing the schedule once the schedule is created
 Schedule structure
 Schedule density
 The difference between planning and scheduling
 Principal scheduling components
Chapter 5: Cost estimating
 Deﬁnition of cost estimating

 Purpose of a cost estimate
 Cost estimating and the project life cycle
 Scope development estimates
 Types of estimate and contents
 Estimating methodologies
 Approximate estimating methods
 Deﬁnitive estimating methods

Reference 1. James Lewis; Fundamentals of Project Management, Second Edition,
Amacon Books,2002.
2. Eric Verzuh; The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, Wiley; 4
edition, 2011.
3. Joan Knudson, Joan Knutson & Ira Bitz; Project Management,
Amazon Books,1991.
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4. Stephen Barker and Rob Cole; Brilliant Project Management,2012.
5. Peter M. Senge; The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The
Learning Organization, 2006.
6. Laurie J. Mullins; Management and Organisation Behaviour, Prentice
Hall,2000.
7. Harold Kerzner; Project Management: A Systems Approach to
Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Wiley, John & Sons,2017.
8. Scott Berkun; Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management,
O’Reilly Media,2008

Course Title: Virtual Power Plant
Credit: 3 (--)
Degree Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering (Energy informatics)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To make students understand the aims and fundamentals of virtual power
Objectives plant
 To enable students, understand virtual power plant operation
Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to know:
Course  How VPPs differ from traditional power plants
Outcomes  Why VPPs were developed and the problems they solve
 The operation of VPPs
 The value VPPs generate for operators and participants
 Key issues faced by VPP participants and operators
Course Content
Chapter 1: Overview of Virtual Power Plants: Introducing VPPs, Overview of
Electricity Markets, Virtual Power Plants and Smart Grids, Decision Making Under
Uncertainty, Operation and Expansion Strategies for Virtual Power Plants.
Chapter 2: Virtual Power Plant Model: Introduction, Demands, Conventional

Power Plants, Stochastic Renewable Production Facilities, Energy Storage
Units, VPP operation models and their benefit to the VPP participants,
challenges and opportunities, Integration of large-scale distributed energy
resources (DER) into the electric grid, technical and financial options for
designing and operating a VPPs and Micro Grids.
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Chapter 3: Optimal Scheduling and Virtual Power Plant in Energy
Markets: Introduction aspects of optimal scheduling, Problem Description,
Deterministic Approach, Stochastic Programming Approach, Participation of
Virtual Power Plants in Futures Markets, Robust Optimization Approach,
Hybrid Stochastic-Robust Optimization Approach, Adaptive Robust
Optimization Approach,
Chapter 4: Price-Maker Virtual Power Plants

 Problem Description
 Deterministic Approach
 Stochastic Programming Approach
 Participation of Virtual Power Plants in Energy and Reserve Markets
Chapter 5: Expansion Planning of Virtual Power Plants

Introduction, Problem Description, Deterministic Approach, Stochastic
Programming Approach, Stochastic Risk-Constrained Approach,
Teaching Lecture, Tutorial, project work, assignments
method
1.
Reference 1. Luis Baringo • Morteza Rahimiyan” Virtual Power Plants and Electricity
Markets”, Springer New York, 2020.
2. Gerardo Guerra and Juan A. Martinez Velasco, “A virtual power plant
model for time-driven power flow calculations”, Energy, 2017.
3. Sergi Rotger-Griful “Virtual Power Plant for Residential Demand
Response”, 2014.
Course Title: Wireless sensor Networks
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
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Year Year 1, Semester I
Prerequisite(s)
Course 
Objectives
Course
Outcomes  explain the basic concepts of wireless sensor networks, sensing,
computing and communication tasks (1)
 describe and explain radio standards and communication protocols
adopted in wireless sensor networks (2)
 describe and explain the hardware, software and communication for
wireless sensor network nodes (3)
 explain the architectures, features, and performance for wireless sensor
network systems and platforms (4)
 describe and analyze the specific requirements of applications in
wireless sensor networks for energy efficiency, computing, storage and
transmission
Course Content  Introduction to wireless networks, architectures and technologies

 Wireless sensor network platforms: Hardware and Software
 Communication architecture and protocols for WSN (MAC, Link,
Routing)
 Energy management
 Sensor data acquisition, processing and handling
 Signal processing, target localization and tracking, self-organization
 Modeling and Simulation of WSN
 Application case studies (Energy, health, environmental monitoring,
smart home)

method
Reference 1. C. Siva Ram Murthy, and B. S. Manoj, "AdHoc Wireless networks ",
Pearson Education - 2008.
2. Pottie, Gregory J., Kaiser, William J. (2005), Principles of embedded
networked systems design. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press (526 p).
3. tallings, William (2005), Wireless communications and networks. 2
edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall (559 p).
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4. Zhao, Feng, Guibas, Leonidas (2004), Wireless sensor networks : an
information processing approach. Amsterdam : Morgan Kaufmann
(358 p).
5. Jochen Schiller, "Mobile Communications", Pearson Education, 2nd
Edition, 2003.

Course Title: Computer Networking security
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course  To become proficient in socket –level and application, utilize the network.
Objectives
Course
Outcomes  Have a working knowledge of the basic mechanisms, services and
protocols of networks in general and the global Internet in particular;
 Become proficient in socket-level and application-level network
programming in multiple languages;
 Utilize various networking tools and command line utilities; and
 Basic security principles and their application to networking.
Course Content Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION: Network applications, network hardware,

network software, reference models: OSI, TCP/IP, Internet, Connection oriented
network - X.25, frame relay. THE PHYSICAL LAYER: Theoretical basis for
communication, guided transmission media, wireless transmission, the public
switched telephone networks, mobile telephone system.
Chapter 2: THE DATA LINK LAYER: Design issues, error detection and
correction, elementary data link protocols, sliding window protocols, example data
link protocols - HDLC, the data link layer in the internet.
Chapter 3: THE MEDIUM ACCESS SUBLAYER: Channel allocations
problem, multiple access protocols, Ethernet, Data Link Layer switching,
Wireless LAN, Broadband Wireless, Bluetooth
Chapter 4: THE NETWORK LAYER: Network layer design issues, routing
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algorithms, Congestion control algorithms, Internetworking, the network layer in
the internet (IPv4 and IPv6), Quality of Service.
Chapter 5: THE TRANSPORT LAYER: Transport service, elements of
transport protocol, Simple Transport Protocol, Internet transport layer protocols:
UDP and TCP.
Chapter 6: THE APPLICATION LAYER: Domain name system, electronic
mail, World Wide Web: architectural overview, dynamic web document and http.
APPLICATION LAYER PROTOCOLS: Simple Network
Management Protocol, File Transfer Protocol, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol,
Telnet
Chapter 7 : MODERN WEB APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE:
Principles of REST. Browser architectures and client-side programming with
JavaScript, including fetch, Web Workers, and Socket.IO. Server architectures,
performance issues, caching, proxies, redirection. Writing servers in Node, and
Python. PHP, maybe. Maybe Go. Apache, Nginx, Gunicorn.
Chapter 8: INTERNET SECURITY: Basic security concepts

(cryptography, signatures, hashing, authentication, authorization). Strategies
for securing assets. Computer Security vs. Network Security. Kinds of attacks.
Firewalls: architecture, implementation and configuration, DMZ and external
routers; Packet sniffing, packet filtering, etc. Cryptography and Cryptographic
Protocols: Public-key encryption, authentication schemes, SSL, IPSEC, VPNs;
Security and Cryptography APIs for Node, Java, and Python.
method
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Reference  James F. Kurose and Keith W. Ross, Computer Networking, A Top-
Down Approach
 Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie, Computer Networks: A Systems
Approach
 Peter L. Dordal, An Introduction to Computer Networks (Free online)
 Zhao, Feng, Guibas, Leonidas (2004), Wireless sensor networks : an
information processing approach. Amsterdam : Morgan Kaufmann
(358 p).
 Jochen Schiller, "Mobile Communications", Pearson Education, 2nd
Edition, 2003.

Course Title: Building Automation
Credit: 3 (--)
Program
Enrolment Regular
Prerequisite(s)
Course
Outcomes/  Gain knowledge on Building Management System (BMS) and Automation.
objectives  Be familiarized with various transducers and sensors in BMS.
 Be exposed on Control panel and Communication.
 Learn Fire Alarm System (FAS) and security system such as CCTV.
 Gain knowledge on Energy Management in Building Automation..
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Course Content Chapter1: Introduction to Building management systems and
Automation Concept and application of Building Management System (BMS) and
Automation, requirements and design considerations and its effect on functional
efficiency of building automation system, architecture and components of BMS.
Wireless sensor network platforms: Hardware and Software
Chapter 2: Automation components in Building management

systems: Temperature Sensors: R TD, Thermistor, Thermocouple, Bimetallic strip –
Chapter 3: Pressure Sensors: Diaphragm type, piezoelectric sensors – Different types
of mounting of pressure sensors in duct, rooms and pipes – Air flow sensor:
Anemometer, velocity pressure sensors – Flow sensors: Turbine flow meter, Orifice,
Venturi, Pitot tube, ultrasonic flow meter – Different types of mounting for air & water
flow meters.
Chapter 4: Control panel and Communication: HVAC Control
Panel, MCC Basics, Panel components; Communication Basics, Networks, BACNet,
Modbus, LON.
Chapter 5: Fans and security systems: Fire, Fire modes – Fire Alarm
Systems components: Field components, panel components – FAS Architectures –
Access Components, Access control system Design - CCTV camera types and operation
– camera selection criteria – CCTV Applications.
 Energy Management:Energy Savings concept & methods, lightning

control, Building Efficiency improvement, Green Building (LEED) Concept &
Examples.

method
Reference o Building Control Systems, Application Guide (CIBSE Guide),
CIBSE, 2000.
o Smart Buildings by Jim Sinopo li, Butterworth-Heinemann
imprint of Elsevier, 2nd ed.,2010
o Design of Special Hazards and Fire Alarm Systems, Robert
Gagnon, 2007.
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Reviewers comment
Reviewing place: Seminar room
Date of review: 24/07/2021GC.
Reviewer 1:
Name: Dr Tefera Terefe
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Field/ Specialization: Power and Control Engineering
Faculty: Electrical Power and Control Engineering Department
Address: Adama, Ethiopia
Institution: Adama Science and Technology University
E-Mail: tefera06@gmail.com
Phone. No: +251 912 305301
Comments:
 Instead of Advanced Electrical Machine Design-EEng 6021, recommend Design and
Modelling of Electrical Machines.
 Instead of Advanced Research methods- EEng 7061, recommend Scientific Research
Methods
 Trying to make advancements in Advanced Power System Analysis and Simulation
with inclusion Computer-Aided Power Flow Analysis, contingency analysis, network
matrix is good one.
 Instead of Advanced Power System Protection, Advanced Power System Protection
and Switch Gear is recommend.
 Instead of Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies, it is better to make Micro
Grid Technologies and Distributed Generation.
 Only two courses in Elective II- in Energy Informatics is less. Pls try to incorporate
more
 Assigning 2 Cr. Hr. on Linear and Non-Linear Systems Theory- EEng 6031seems not
sufficient. In addition, 14 Crs.(5 courses) On 1st sem.,and 16 Cr.Hr (6 courses) in 2nd
sem.is that possible beyond 12 Cr.Hr.? Max Cr.Hr/semester?
 Advanced Power System Protection to be elective rather than being main one.
 Increase the no.of elective course so that students can have more freedom. In your
case, only one in each semester.
 Course coding is not explained or known. What does 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th letter indicate?
 Only 1 course in Module 03: Linear and Non-linear Systems Theory doesn’t look
appropriate. May be include with others or add more. Stochastic and Random
Processes.
 Recommend the naming of Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in power
system.
 Recommend to include Switchgears as one chapter (6) in course Advanced Power
System Protection and also include zones of protection in one of the chapters (3)
 Recommend Seminar and Thesis to be after main modules like module 02 or 03 not
in module 6 w/c is just after elective modules.
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Reviewer 2:
Name: Dr.Teshome Goa
Faculty: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Field/ Specialization: Power Engineering
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Institution: Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
E-Mail: tesh.goa95@gmail.com/, teshome.goa@aastu.edu.et
Phone. No: +251922682169
Comments:
I.Advanced Electrical Machine Design, needs discussion and amendment
recommended to merge the electrical machine drive with this course if possible.
II. High Voltage Engineering, recommended to be replaced by Advanced power
system operation and control then HV engineering can be moved to the elective
courses
III. Advanced Power System Protection recommended to be replaced by advanced
power system planning and reliability and this course can be given as an elective
course.
 Advanced Power System Analysis and Simulation, the course content:
A. chapter one Computer aided power flow analysis it’s recommended to add the
Comparison of the Gauss–Seidel, Newton–Raphson and Fast Decoupled Methods of
Load Flow Stud
B. chapter two: considering the advance course, the content regarding the solution of
OPF needs revision and given by; OPF Formulation: Economic Load Dispatch,
Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch (ORPD) , Economic Emission Dispatch (EED)
Security Constrained OPF (SCOPF) OPF Solution Technique: Lagrange Multiplier
Method ; Linear Programming OPF (LPOPF), Interior Point Method
Reviewer 3:.
Name: Dr.Milkias Berhanu
Field/ Specialization: Power and Control Engineering
Faculty: Electrical Power and Control Engineering Department
Address: Adama, Ethiopia
Institution: Adama Science and Technology University
E-Mail: milkiasber@gmail.com
Phone. No: +251912122945
Comments:
 Smart Grid Technology and Communication Technology in Smart Grid have
to be merged because Smart grid technology is all about efficient extraction
and control of energy sources, smart metering, and more communication
activities with different network protocol from the existing internet protocol.
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Recommend to remove the course “Communication Technology in Smart
Grid” and enrich the contents of smart grid technology.
 Distributed Generation and Micro grids Control this subject important for
energy informatics graduates because the success of smart grid technology
depends also on the efficient extraction, control and integration of micro grids.
 Renewable Energy and Micro Grid Technologies: The contents for the
renewable energy part are covered at UG level in most of the universities in
the country. It may sound good if the modelling and control techniques for the
corresponding energy sources are incorporated apart from sizing and selection
activities. Other renewable energy sources utilization, extraction, sizing,
modelling activities are missing like “Biomass Energy, Geothermal Energy,
Nuclear Energy,. And one important element missing is Energy Storage
Technologies”. The contents about DG seem good and in enriched it will be
more nice. Recommend to rename the course as “DG and Microgrids Control”
.
Curriculum Workshop Chairperson:
Name: Getnet Tadesse Ayele (PhD)
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Field/ Specialization: Power system Engineering
Address: BahirDar, Ethiopia
Institution: BahirDar Institute of Technology
E-Mail: aytadget@gmail.com
Phone. No: +251948438338
Curriculum Workshop Reporter:

Name: Betelhem Dereje
Academic Rank: Lecturer
Field/ Specialization: Power system Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Address: BahirDar, Ethiopia
Institution: BahirDar Institute of Technology
E-Mail:betelhemdereje001@gmail.com
Phone. No: +251913799504
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BAHIR DAR UNIVERSITY

BAHIR DAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Curriculum for MSc Degree in Electrical Power Systems

August 03, 2021

Name of the program: Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Standard period of study: 2 years/ 4 semesters (For Regulars)

Commencement of degree program: Each year in September starting from 2021/2022

 Introduction, Background, and Rationale

1.1 Background of the Faculty

2. Vision, Mission, and values of the Faculty

2.2 Mission of the faculty

2.3 Values of the Faculty

7. Program Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying

9.2 Duration of study

9.4 Assignment of Course Codes

9.5 Assessment and Evaluation

9.6. Quality Assurance Mechanism:

9.7. Graduation Requirements:

9.7.2. Recommended Progress towards M.Sc. Degree

 In English Master of Science Degree in Electrical Power Systems

10. Module and Courses for Power System

Module Course Course Name Cr.Hr.

Seminar and Thesis

Elective Courses in Power System Engineering

11. Module and Courses for Energy Informatics

Module Course Course Name Cr.Hr.

06 EEng 6061 Smart Grid Technology 3

Course Course Name Cr. Course Course Name Cr.

EEng 6021 Modeling and Analysis of 3 EEng 6064 Communication Technology in 3

EEng 6042 Applications of Artificial 3 EEng 6092 Real-Time Control of Power 3

EEng 6052 Industry Internship 0 EEng 6102 Industry Internship 0

* Thesis credit is not counted into the total credit hour

YEAR II/ SEMESTER-I

YEAR I/ SUMMER SEMESTER

YEAR II/ SEMESTER I

YEAR II/ SEMESTER II

YEAR II/ SUMMER SEMESTER

13. Course Breakdown (Energy Informatics)

YEAR II/ SEMESTER-I

14. Courses Description (Power system engineering)

Introduction to Power Flow Analysis • Mathematical Model of Power Flow •

Chapter IV: Fault Analysis

Symmetrical Faults: Series RL circuit transients • The three-phase short circuit

Symmetrical Components: Sequence networks of impedance loads • Sequence

Unsymmetrical Faults: Single line-to-ground fault • Line-to-line fault •

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT- Bahir Dar University

Course Content CHAPTER I: Introduction: Review of the following: Economic

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT, Bahir Dar University

CHAPTER II: GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

Distribution System Reliability ▪ RELRAD method of computing reliability

Power Reliability Network Modeling and Reliability Analysis of Series,

CHAPTER III: EXPANSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Concepts on expansion planning • Procedure followed for integrated

Teaching Lecture, Tutorial, project work, term papers, presentations, assignments

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT-- Bahir Dar University

Course CHAPTER I: Review of principles of power system protection

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT-- Bahir Dar University

Course Content CHAPTER I Power System Stability: Basics of power stability,

CHAPTER IV: Modelling and simulation of Synchronous

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT-- Bahir Dar University

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, BiT-- Bahir Dar University