Power System Operation unit (ENG428)

Introduction

This unit develops students' confidence and understanding of key power system analysis concepts essential for electrical power engineering. It emphasises analytical thinking and problem-solving in power system studies.

Students will engage with topics such as unbalanced fault conditions, symmetrical components, admittance and impedance models, Thévenin’s theorem, Zbus, and load flow solutions using Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson methods. They will apply knowledge of power flow studies, transient stability analysis, economic operation, unit commitment, state estimation, and reliability assessment.

This unit prepares students for further study or careers in power system design, operation, and analysis, equipping them with computational and analytical tools to address real-world power system challenges. Learning experiences will include theoretical instruction, practical applications, and software-based simulations.

Summary

Unit name	Power System Operation
Unit code	ENG428
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Professor Michael Negnevitsky
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse system strength and fault level of complex power systems with renewable energy sources
• Analyse the performance of power systems under different conditions including low probability high impact events through load flow analysis
• Operate power systems effectively, applying principles of economic dispatch and unit commitment, as well as market-based dispatch, to optimise system performance and reliability
• Evaluate security of modern power systems with high renewable energy penetration including performing contingency analysis
• Communicate technical findings and strategic recommendations effectively through professional reports tailored for industry stakeholders

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG326 Sustainable Power Systems

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2-hour lectorial per week, 2-hour tutorial per week; 6 lab sessions, 3-hour each
Assessment	Market-based Power System dispatch (10%)|In-class lab defense (25%)|Tests (30%)|Project (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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