EY4002 Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Syllabus:
EY4002 Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn knowledge on Conventional Power Plants (Steam, Hydro, Nuclear and Gas Turbine plants)
2. To impart knowledge on Non-Conventional Power Plants(Renewable Energy)
3. To understand various components and factors affecting power transmission
4. To learn & understand the major electrical energy components and its Utilization of Electrical energy for various applications.
5. To understand the Economics of Power generation and transmissions.
UNIT- I CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
Steam power plant-Selection of site- Generated Layout-coal and Ash Handling-Steam Generating Plants – Feed Make Circuit – Cooling Towers – Turbine Governing –Hydro Power Plant-Selection of Site Classification Layout Governing of Turbines-Nuclear Power Plants-Selection of Site – Classification Layout Governing of Turbines – Nuclear Power Plants – Gas Turbine Plants.
UNIT- II NON CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
Wind power generation-characteristics of wind power-design of wind mills-Tidal power generation – Single and two-basin systems –Turbines for tidal power – Solar power generation –Energy from biomass, biogas and waste
UNIT- III ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION
Online diagram of transmission – substation and distribution systems – comparison of systems (DC and AC) – EHVAC and HVDC transmission – layout of substations and bus bar arrangements –Equivalents circuit of short, medium and long lines –Transmission efficiency regulation-reactive power – compensation-transmission –loss minimization.
UNIT- IV UTILISATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
Selection of Electrical Drives-Electrical characteristics and mechanical considerations-size, rating and cost, Transformer characteristics – illumination – laws of illumination-polar curve –incandescent – fluorescent and vapour lamps – Design of OLTC lighting Scheme of industry-electrical welding-energy efficient aspects of devices
UNIT- V ECONOMICSOFPOWER GENERATION& TRANSMISSION
Daily load curves – load factor – diversity factor – load deviation curve – load management – number and size of generating unit, distribution losses, cost of electrical energy – tariff – power factor improvement
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to
1. Explain the selection and operation of c onventional p ower p l a n t s .
2. Appraise the operation of renewable energy power generation
3. Explain about the functioning of major electrical energy component
4. Elucidate about power transmission and various factors involved affecting it
5. Assess the economics of power generation and utilization of electrical energy
REFERENCES
1. Singh.S.N., Electrical Power generation, Transmission and Distribution 2nd Edition, PHI Learning Private Limited, 2010
2. Wadhwa.C.L., Generation Distribution and utilization of Electrical Energy, New Age International, 2012
3. Twidell. J.W. and Weir. A.D., Renewable Energy Sources, Taylor and Francis, 2006.
4. Mohammed E. EI Hawary, Introduction to Electrical Power Systems, John Wiley&Sons,2008.
5. R. Krishnan, Electric Motor Drives, Prentice hall, 2001.