ELEC 4602, ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING  

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION  
The electric power system, Major components: induction and synchronous machines, power transformers and connections, transmission. Analysis: balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load flow. Operation: frequency control, steady state and transient generator stability, voltage collapse, thermal constraints.
 
           
LEARNING OUTCOMES  
By the end of this course the student should be able to:  
  • Participate in the design and operation of electrical power systems
  • Analyze and resolve power engineering problems of moderate difficulty
  • Fill an entry level position in an electrical utility, consulting, equipment design/operation/manufacturing, facilities management
 
   
TEXT  
  • Electric Machinery and Power systems, by Stephen J. Chapman, McGraw Hill Publisher. ISBN 0072291345
 
  • Course Pack , ELEC 4602 Electrical Power Engineering, Fall 2015, Carl Kropp
 
   
OUTLINE  
The Balanced Three-Phase System