New Mexico State University Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EE 494/544 -- Power Systems IV (Distribution Systems) Spring 2004 SYLLABUS

Instructor: Phone: Fax: e-mail: Office: Office Hours: W. H. Kersting (505) 646-2434 or (505) 522-4362 646-1435
wkerstin@nmsu.edu bjkersting@zianet.com

Thomas & Brown - Room 326 7:30-noon TTH, 10:00 1:00 MW

Text: Distribution System Modeling and Analysis, W. H. Kersting Computer Software: Radial Distribution Analysis Package, Version 3.0, WH Power Consultants, Las Cruces, NM Mathcad Grading: 20% Homework, 60% Exams, 20% Project

Catalog Description: Concepts and techniques associated with the design and operation of electrical distribution systems. Topical Outline 1. Introduction 2. Loads a. Time varying nature of loads b. Basic Definitions 3. Approximate Methods of Analysis 4. Series impedance of overhead and underground lines 5. Shunt admittance of overhead and underground lines 6. Distribution System Line Models 7. Regulation of Voltages 8. Three-Phase Transformer Models 9. Load models 10. Distribution Feeder Analysis a. Power-Flow b. Short-Circuit

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Instructors Comments The goal of the class is to teach the design, modeling, operation and analysis of a distribution system. The word analysis does not appear in the catalog description, and yet that has, over the last few years, become the primary feature of the class. With the aid of modern computer programs, it is now possible to very accurately model a distribution system. This is useful for academic purposes because it gives me a way of demonstrating many of the interesting, challenging and, perhaps, confusing things that can happen on an unbalanced distribution feeder. From the professional viewpoint, being able to accurately model a distribution feeder allows the distribution engineer to better understand how a feeder is operating and what are the actual operating limits. Many times this allows a system to be loaded heavier than in the past. Many homework assignments and exams are going to require the use of the Radial Distribution Analysis Program (RDAP). This program is available on the computers in the department. Students may download a copy of the program from the web address given in the preface. Early in the semester I will take time during my lectures to teach how to use the program. It will be critical for all students to come up to speed on the program as quickly as possible. There will not be any student programming assignments, all computer usage will involve RDAP and Mathcad . It is also possible to download Windmil from the web address given in the preface. We may or may not use this program during the semester. Homework assignments are very critical. More times than not I will assign a homework problem that I expect the students to have worked on before the next class period. I will give the solutions to the HW when they are assigned. Students will grade their own homework as follows: 1. 10 Points for each part of a problem if worked correctly 2. 5 Points for each part of a problem worked but with wrong answer 3. Student will place grade on top of the assignment when submitted 4. I prefer that all homework be worked in Mathcad and the Mathcad file submitted to me via e-mail to my university office address Typically my next lecture is going to be based upon the homework assignment. The only way to learn the material will be to work the homework as it is assigned. It will be easy to get a perfect grade on homework by waiting for me to work the problem in class. However, you wont really learn the material and I will get you on the exam. There will be a design project during the course of the semester. At this time I dont know what it will be. Again, that will be dictated by how the class proceeds.

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