Spring 2013 textbook list
The Spring 2013 ECE textbook list is available online for students.
Current Prerequisites & Course Offering
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ECE 5324 Power System Planning (3C)
A study of generation planning, bulk power supply systems, production costing analysis and load forecasting. Dispersed generation. Electric power system reliability and stability.
What is the reason for this course?
Issues related to the planning and evaluation of an electric power system need to be studied for successful design of a new system, or improvement of an existing one. This course will provide the background material to prepare the student for analyzing various elements that constitute the power system planning function.
Typically offered: Fall. Program Area: Power.
Prerequisites: 4334.
Why are these prerequisites or corequisites required?
This course requires an understanding of principles of Power System Analysis including load flow, stability and dispatch as obtained from 4334.
Department Syllabus Information:
Major Measurable Learning Objectives:- use the tools required to analyze and evaluate an electric power system for generation planning and load forecasting, and
- execute production costing analysis and long term generation expansion plans in a deregulated environment
| Course Topics | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Percentage |
| Restructured power system | 10% |
| Load forecasting | 15% |
| Reliability and availability | 15% |
| Generation planning | 20% |
| Bulk power transmission planning | 20% |
| Transient and dynamic stability | 10% |
| Production costing analysis | 10% |