Annexure- III

Scheme & Syllabi

ME (Power Systems)
w.e.f. 2014
(Revision of Syllabi for 15 week teaching)

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 Electrical & Instrumentation Engg. Dept.
ME (Power Systems) w.e.f. 2014
First Semester

S. No. Course No. Course Name L T P Cr

1 PEE104 Power System Dynamics and Stability 3 1 0 3.5
2 PEE105 Advanced Power Electronics 3 1 2 4.5
3 PEE106 Modelling and Analysis of Power System 3 1 2 4.5
4 PEE107 Power System Transients and Mitigation 3 1 0 3.5
5 PEE108 Static Protective relaying 3 0 2 4.0
Total 15 4 6 20.0

Second Semester

S. No. Course No. Course Name L T P Cr

1. PEE205 Intelligent algorithms in Power Systems 3 1 2 4.5
2. PEE206 Power System Operation & Control 3 1 2 4.5
3. PEE207 Power System Planning and Restructuring 3 0 0 3.0
4. PEE212 FACTS Controllers and Modelling 3 1 0 3.5
5. Elective-I 3 1 0 3.5
Total 15 4 4 19.0

Internship after first year for Six Weeks in industry

Third Semester

S. No. Course No. Course Name L T P Cr

1. Elective II 3 1 2 4.5
2. Elective III 3 1 0 3.5
3. PEE351 Project 4.0
4. PEE352 Seminar (Internship) 2.0
5. PEE353 Dissertation (Starts) ---
Total 6 2 2 14.0

Fourth Semester

S. No. Course No. Course Name L T P Cr

1. PEE353 Dissertation - - 12.0 12.0
Total 12.0

Pre-requisite Requirements for any course: None

Number of Courses: 12

Total Credits: 65

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List of Electives

Elective–I

S. No. Course Course Name L T P Cr

No.
1. PEE213 Power Quality Monitoring and 3 1 0 3.5
Conditioning
2. PEE215 Power System Reliability 3 1 0 3.5
3. PEE216 Digital Control Systems 3 1 0 3.5
4. PEE217 Distribution System Operation and 3 1 0 3.5
Analysis
5, PEE218 Computational techniques 3 1 0 3.5
6. PEE322 HVAC and HVDC Transmission 3 1 0 3.5
Systems

Elective–II

S. No. Course Course Name L T P Cr

No.
1. PEE301 Digital Signal Processing and 3 1 2 4.5
Applications
2. PEE302 Electric Drives and Control 3 1 2 4.5
3. PEE303 High Voltage Technology 3 1 2 4.5
4. PEE304 Digital Controller and applications 3 1 2 4.5

Electives–III

S. No. Course Course Name L T P Cr

No.
1. PEE305 Load and Energy Management 3 1 0 3.5
2. PEE306 State Estimation and Supervisory Control 3 1 0 3.5
3. PEE307 Power system operation under deregulation 3 1 0 3.5
4. PEE308 Renewable Energy Systems 3 1 0 3.5
5. PEE309 Power Quality and Custom power 3 1 0 3.5
6. PEE310 Substation equipment and Design 3 1 0 3.5

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 PEE104 POWER SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND STABILITY
L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None
Course objectives:
To understand the concept of dynamic model of synchronous machine.
To study the multi-machine simulation of dynamic models.
To understand the concepts of the small signal stability.
To investigate the physical and mathematical aspect of energy function methods.
To discuss the concept of voltage stability and sensitivity analysis.
Dynamic Model of synchronous machine: Concept of synchronously rotating reference
frame, two axis model, Elimination of stator/network transients, one axis model (flux-
decay model), steady state equivalent from dynamic model, electromagnetic and damping
torque, accounting the effect of main flux and cross flux saturation, Frequency during
transients.

Multi Machine Simulation: Development of multi-machine dynamic models, Stator

Algebraic Equations, Network Equations, Simplification of Two axis model,
Reduced order multi machine models: Flux decay model, Structure preserving classical
model, Internal node model, Numerical solution of multi-machine dynamic model.

Small Signal Stability: Introduction, linearization techniques, Participation factors,

Studies on parametric effects: Effect of loading, Effect of gain constants and type of load,
Hopf bifurcation, Electromechanical oscillatory modes, Power system stabilizers: Basic
approach, Derivation of K1 K6 constants, Synchronizing and damping torques, Power
system stabilizer design.

Energy function methods: Introduction, Physical and mathematical aspects, Lyapunov’s

method, Modeling issues, Energy function formulation, Potential energy boundary surface
(PEBS), Energy function for single machine infinite bus system, Equal area criteria and
energy function, Multi machine PEBS.

Voltage stability: Concept of active/reactive power flow transmission using elementary

models, Difficulties with reactive power transmission, concept of PV and QV curves,
Numerical bifurcation techniques, Detection of bifurcation point, continuation power
flow, sensitivity analysis for voltage stability.

Course outcome:
The understanding of dynamic model of synchronous machine will be developed.
Simulation study of multi-machine dynamic model will be delivered.
The concepts of small signal stability will be understood.
The different aspect of energy function methods will be investigated.
The concept of voltage stability and sensitivity analysis will be understood.
Recommended Books
1. Anderson, P.M. and Foud, A. A., Power System Control and Stability, IEEE Computer
Society Press (2002).
2. Kimbark, E., Power System Stability, Vol. I, II & III, IEEE Computer Society Press
(2004).
3. Kundur, P., Power System Stability and Control, McGraw Hill (2006).
4. Sauer, P.W. and Pai, M.A., Power System Dynamics & Stability, Pearson Education
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 (2005).
5. Taylor, C.W., Power System Voltage Stability, McGraw Hill (2003).
6. Ajjarapu V., Computational techniques for voltage stability assessment and control,
Springer Int. ed., (2009)

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 PEE105ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS
L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5
Course Objectives:
Learn the physics of device operation, static and dynamic characteristics, ratings, protection,
operating limitations and safe operating area
Know about the design issues of drive circuits and their usage
Learn the relative merits and demerits of the different PWM schemes
Understanding the different types of inverters and cyclo-converters
Know about the different types of DC-DC converters and resonant inverters

Introduction: Power Flow Control by Switches, Attributes of a Practical Switch, Physics of

device operation, static/ dynamic switching characteristics, ratings, protection, operating
limitations and safe operating area.

Gate and Drive Circuits: Design Consideration, De-coupled drive circuits, electrically isolated
driver circuits, Cascade connected drive circuits, Protection in drive circuits, Heat sink Design

PWM Inverter Modulation Strategies: Single and multiple PWM, Sinusoidal PWM (SPWM),
Modified SPWM, Space vector modulation and hysteresis band current control PWM techniques.
Line frequency inductor design, High frequency transformer design for power converters.
Power Converters : H-bridge configuration of converter, 1200/1800 mode of operation of three
phase inverters, Three phase Step wave inverter circuits, Three phase PWM controlled inverter
circuits, Multilevel inverter, Matrix converters, Phase Controlled and Envelope Cyclo-converters.

DC-DC Converter: Buck Converter, Boost Converter, Buck-Boost Converter; Switch Mode
Converter Power Supplies:Push-Pull Converter, Full-Bridge Converter, Forward Converter, Fly-
back Converter; Resonant DC-DC converters: Basic circuit concepts, Analysis and design of
Series Resonant Converter (SRC), Parallel Resonant Converter (PRC) and Series-Parallel
Resonant Converter (SPRC) Circuits, PWM resonant converters: Zero-Voltage and Zero-Current
Resonant Converter, reduction in THD and power factor improvement, Industrial applications

Laboratory: Device characteristics, Gate Drive Circuits, PWM signal Generation, DC-DC
Converter, Three phase full converter, Voltage Source Inverter, Half and Full wave Cyclo-
converter, Simulation of Power Converters and harmonic analysis.

Course Outcome:
Knowledge of power semiconductor devices and their Gate and base drive circuits
Develop skills to utilize the different PWM schemes
Know about the different types of power converters and their applications

Recommended Books
1. Mohan, N., Undeland, T.M. and Robbins, W. P., Power Electronics: Converter
Applications and Design, John Wiley and Sons (2007).
2. Rashid, M.H., Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and Applications, Prentice-Hall of
India Private Limited (2006).
3. Sen, P.C., Power Electronics, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company (1996).
4. Philip T. Krein, Elements of Power Electronics, Oxford university Press (2008)
5. Bose B.K., Power Electronics & AC Drives, Prentice Hall Englewood cliffs, NJ, (1986)

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 PEE106 MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF POWER SYSTEM
L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5
Course Objectives:
To impart learning of mathematical models of power system components, power system
analysis techniques and optimal power flow.
To learn the issues and concept of unit commitment, economic thermal and hydro-thermal
scheduling.
To learn the performance and modeling of power system during short circuit studies and the
important of contingency analysis in power system security.

Static Model of Power System components: Generator, single circuit & multi-circuit transmission line,
regulating & phase shifting transformer, VAr compensators and Loads for balanced and unbalanced conditions.
Formulation of Admittance and Impedance Matrices for balanced and unbalanced conditions, their
modifications, Sparcity and Optimal ordering,.

Power Flow Analysis: Review of power flow problem, power flow analysis methods, power flow
using Newton Raphson method, power flow for unbalanced system.

Optimal Power Flow: Significance of optimal power flow (OPF), formulation of OPF problems,
solution using Gradient based methods.
Short circuit studies: Review of symmetrical components, sequence impedances and networks for
power system components, Fault analysis of balanced and unbalanced faults in small and large system.
Estimation of short circuit capacity of breakers.

Power System Security: Introduction to power system contingencies, Factors affecting security,
Contingency analysis, Network sensitivity using DC and AC load flow methods, correcting the
generation dispatch.

Laboratory Work: Load Flow Studies for balanced and unbalanced system, Fault analysis, Single
objective optimal power flow, contingency analysis

Course Outcomes:
Understanding with the mathematical modeling of power system components, the student will
be able to carry out power system analysis techniques and optimal power flow.
The student can handle issues related to unit commitment, economic thermal and hydro-
thermal scheduling.
Student will understand the behavior during short circuit and the important of contingency
analysis.

Recommended Books
1. Grainger, J.D., Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company (2008).
2. Kusic, C.L., Computer Aided Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
(2001).
3. Pai , M. A., Computer Techniques in Power System Analysis, TMHPublishing Company (2003).
4. Stagg, G. W. and Elabiad, A. H., Computer Methods in Power System Analysis, McGraw Hill
(1983).
5. Anderson P.M., Analysis of Faulted Power System, IOWA State University Press, New York.
6. Singh L.P., Advanced power system analysis and dynamics, 3rd Ed., Wiley eastern, New Delhi,
(2012)
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 PEE107 POWER SYSTEMS TRANSIENTS AND MITIGATION
L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Objectives:
Overview of nature of power system transients
Understand the concept of travelling waves
To know the phenomenon of switching surges and lightning surges and its
modelling
To understand the criteria of insulation coordination and its standards

Introduction to Fast Transients: Origin and nature of power system transients, Traveling waves
on transmission system, The line equation, the shape attenuation and distortion of waves,
Reflection of traveling waves, Successive reflections, Traveling waves on multi conductor
systems, Transition points on multi conductor circuits.

Lightning: Charge formation, Mechanism of lightning stroke, Mathematical model of lightning

stroke.

Theory of Grounds Wires: Stoke to a tower, Effect of reflection up and down the tower, The
counterpoise.

Switching Surges: Normal frequency effects, High charging currents, Cancellation waves,
Recovery voltage, Restricting phenomena, Protection of transmission systems against surge.

Insulation Coordination : Insulation coordination procedures (IEC) for high voltage systems:
Design criteria, Classification of overvoltages, Insulation design for switching, Lightning and
temporary overvoltages, Pollution, application of arresters for protection of lines and stations,
Statistical methods of insulation coordination, Risk of failure, Test prescriptions. Insulation
coordination procedures (IEC) for low voltage systems: Representative overvoltages, Selection of
clearance and creepage distances, Macro and micro environments, Testing techniques, Transient
(switching and lightning) voltage surge suppression in industrial and commercial electrical
installations, Protection of electronic devices.

Course Outcomes:
Understanding the causes and effects of switching and lightning surges and protection of power
system equipment from them using ground wires, surge absorbers and arrestors. Design of
insulation of systems and their testing

RecommendedBooks

1. Greenwood, A., Electrical Transients in Power Systems, Wiley Inter-Sscience (1991).

2. Bewley, L..V., Travelling Waves on Transmission System, Power Publications
Inc. (1993).
3. Rudenterg, R., Electric Stroke Waves in Power Systems, Harvard University Press
(1998).
4. Gonen, T., Electric Power Transmission System Engineering: Analysis and Design, John
Wiley and Sons (1997).
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 PEE108 STATIC PROTECTIVE RELAYING

L T P Cr
3 0 2 4.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Objectives:
To give an overview of digital protection using different types of static relays, its application to
modern power system and apparatus
To study the operation of relays using microcontrollers.

Introduction: Overview of protection systems and relaying, concept of digital simulation of relaying
signals. Current and Voltage Transducers: their features and characteristics under steady state and
transient conditions.

Static Relays: Overview of Electromechanical Relays and their operating characteristics, Static Relays
and comparison with electromechanical relays, Mathematical theory of relay as a comparator,
Operating principles and characteristics of various static relays like overcurrent relay, Distance relay,
Switched distance relay, Directional relay, Poly-phase relay, Frequency relay.

Digital Protection of Bus-bar, Transformer and Generator Systems : High impedance and
low impedance differential protection schemes, Protection schemes for bus bar, transformer and
generator

Digital Protection of Transmission Line Systems: Distance protection system and

characteristics, Differential line protection, Phase comparison line protection, Use of line carrier and
communication links.

Digital Protection Schemefor Distribution Systems: Protection criteria for distribution system,
Features of directional and non-directional protection schemes for distribution system

Relay Setting and coordination: Coordination of overcurrent, Distance and directional relay,
Integrated relaying operation in power system. Real time considerations, Adaptive relaying, Integrated
substation protection and control, Introduction to IEC protocols.

Microcontroller/DSP based protection: Signal conditioning, Sampling and analog to digital

conversion, Hardware realization Microcontroller/DSP based, Relaying algorithms, Software
considerations, Applications for Digital protection schemes for transmission lines, Generators and
transformers,
Course Outcome:
Knowing static relays and its types.
Understanding the digital protection schemes for transmission lines, generators and transformers.
Using different relay settings and realizing relaying algorithms on microcontrollers or
microprocessors.

Recommended Books
1. Johns, A.T. and Salman, S.K., Digital Protection for Power Systems, IEE Power Series (1995).
2. Rao, T.S.M., Power System Protection: Static Relays, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
(2008).
3. Wu, Q.H., Lu, Z., Ji, T.Y., Protective Relaying for Power Systems using Mathematical Morphology,
Springer (2009).

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 PEE205 INTELLIEGENT ALGORITHMS IN POWER SYSTEMS
L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5

Course Objectives:
To understand basic significance of artificial intelligence in the area of decision
making, recognition, similarity matching etc.
To understand the concept of artificial neural network and its models, various learning
algorithms in supervised and unsupervised mode
To understand the concept of fuzzy logic and fuzzy logic system
To understand concept of genetic algorithms and genetic operators
To understand the hybrid structure ANN-GA, ANN-fuzzy, GA-Fuzzy

Overview: Concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and optimization, Introduction of various AI

techniques, features and advantages in comparison to conventional methods, applications in
electrical systems.

Artificial Neural Network: Review of ANN and learning processes, Learning algorithms,
Transforming static neural network into dynamic, Neuronal filters, Supervised learning as an
optimization method, Temporal back propagation algorithm, neurodynamical model,
Application of Hopfield neural network for constrained and unconstrained optimization,
Stochastic machines, recurrent network architectures, Time delay feed forward neural network,
Fast training algorithms of neural network
Fuzzy Logic: Review offuzzy sets and fuzzy systems, Development of membership function,
Fuzzy measures, LR Fuzzy numbers, Fuzzy Bayesian decision making, Fuzzy system design and
simulation, Fuzzy optimization, Solution of linear system under fuzzy environment, Multi input,
Multi output system, Multi objective decision making.

Evolutionary computation: Review of evolutionary computation techniques, algorithms and

various operators, Mapping unconstrained and constrained optimization problems, Evolutionary
programming

Multi-objective optimization: Comparison with single objective optimization, Concept of

dominance, Non dominated sorting, Multi-objective optimization using genetic algorithm.

Integrated Systems: Introduction to integrating systems like fuzzification of neural network,

Neural–fuzzy controller, GA based fuzzy classification, GA based parameter learning of neural
network.

AI Applications in Power Systems: Case studies such as Economic load dispatch, Load
forecasting, Optimal power flow, transient stability and power system stabilizers, Hydro thermal
scheduling, voltage control, Protection system

Laboratory: Understanding the Fuzzy, Neural network and GA concepts through programming,
MATLAB Tool boxes, Fuzzy system applications, Power system stabilizer, Neural network
models and learning, Constrained optimization using neural network like Economic Dispatch,
Implementing binary and real valued GA.

Course Outcomes:
Student will understand the neuron models with analog and discrete inputs, network
architectures and training of network through various learning algorithms in supervised and
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 unsupervised mode.
Student will understand the concept of fuzzy logic concept and its implementation in controller
applications
Student will understand the concept of evolutionary computation using Genetic algorithm for
decision making problems.

Recommended Books
1. Ross, J. T., Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications, McGraw Hill (1995).
2. S. Haykin, Neural Network : A Comprehensive Foundation, Pearson Education (2003).
3. Lin, C., Lee, G., Neural Fuzzy Systems, Prentice Hall International Inc. (2000)
4. Deb,K., Multiobjective Optimization using Evolutionary Algorithms, John Wiley and Sons
(2002).
5. Kosko, B., Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems: A Dynamical systems Approach to Machine
Intelligence, PrenticeHall of India Private Limited (1992).

PEE206 POWER SYSTEM OPERATION & CONTROL

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 L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5
Prerequisite(s): None

Course Objectives:
To impart learning about the power system controls namely load-frequency and AVR
control for both single-machine infinite bus system and multimachine systems.
To learn optimal system operation through optimal generation dispatch, unit
commitment, hydro-thermal scheduling and pumped storage plant scheduling and their
implementation through various classical methods.

Load frequency control: Introduction, Modelling of ALFC control loop, biased control, concept
of multi-area control, tie line bias control, Mathematical models of various turbine-governor
systems, stability analysis of single area and multi area systems, transient stability analysis of
multi-machine system

AVR Control: Mathematical model of AVR control loop, modeling of various excitation
systems, stability analysis of AVR systems, Lag-Lead compensation, cross coupling between
AVR and ALFC control loops. Concept of AVR in multi-machine system, concept of reactive
power and voltage dependency, voltage stability analysis of single machine infinite bus system.

Optimal generation dispatch: Input Output characteristics of a power generation units,

Optimum generation allocation of thermal units with and without losses, Derivation of
transmission loss formula, Reactive power dispatch, Environmental economic dispatch, optimal
dispatch of hydro units

Hydro Thermal Coordination: Advantages of coordination, Optimal scheduling of

hydrothermal system, short term, long term and stochastic hydro-thermal scheduling, Combined
working of Runoff river plant with steam plant, Multi-reservoir plant, Pumped storage hydro
plants.

Unit Commitment: Optimal Unit commitment, Solution to unit commitment by dynamic

programming, effect of start-up and shut down time/cost, Optimal unit commitment with
security.

Course Outcomes:
Understanding about the power system controls namely load-frequency and AVR control
for both single-machine infinite bus system and multimachine systems,
Student will understand the optimal system operation through optimal generation
dispatch, unit commitment, hydro-thermal scheduling and pumped storage plant
scheduling and their implementation through various classical methods.

Recommended Books

1. Wood, A.J. and Wollenberg, B.F., Power Generation, Operation and Control, John
Wiley and Sons (2003
2. Kothari, D.P., Dhillon J.S. Power system Optimisation, 2nd Ed., PHI, (2011)
3. Elgerd O.I., Electric Energy System Theory- An Introduction, McGraw-Hill , (1996)
4. P. Kundur, “ Power System Stability & Control” Tata McGraw Hill, (2007)
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 5. M.E. El-Hawary, G.S. Christensen, “ Optimal Economic Operation of Electric Power
Systems”, Academic Press (1979)

PEE207 POWER SYSTEM PLANNING & RESTRUCTURING

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 L T P Cr
3 0 0 3.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Objectives:
To explore objectives of national and regional planning of electricity
To understand criteria of generation planning
To impart learning about optimal power system expansion and its planning
To learn about unintegrated and bundled power systems

Introduction of Power Planning: Objectives, National and Regional Planning, Long and short
term planning, Structure of Power System, Planning tools, Electricity Regulation, Load
forecasting: Characteristics of loads, Methodology of forecasting, Energy forecasting, Peak
demand forecasting, Total forecasting, Annual and monthly peak demand forecasting.

Generation Planning: Introduction, Integrated power generation cogeneration/captive power,

Power pooling and power trading.

Optimal Power System Expansion Planning: Introduction, Formulation of least cost

optimization problem incorporating the capital, Operating and maintenance cost of candidate
plants of different types (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Non-conventional etc.) and minimum assured
reliability constraint: Optimization techniques for solution by programming.

Transmission and Distribution Planning: Introduction, Transmission planning under

uncertainty, Power sector finance, Financial planning, Private participation Rural Electrification
investment, Concept of Rational tariffs, Environmental effects, The green house effect,
Technological impacts.
Restructuring: Operation of vertically integrated power systems, Models and examples of
deregulated operation, Independent power producers, Optimal dispatch based on offers and bids,
Unit commitment, Power wheeling, Transmission pricing and congestion, Allocation of spinning
reserve, Demand side bidding, Pricing schemes, Competitive electricity markets.

Recommended Books
1. X. Wang, J.r. McDonald, Modern Power System Planning , , McGraw Hill Int. Ed.
(1994).
2. Sullivan, R.L., Power System Planning, Heber Hill (1977).
3. Lai, L.L., Power System Restructuring and Deregulation: Trading Performance and
Information Technology, John Wiley and Sons (2001).

PEE212 FACTS CONTROLLERS AND MODELLING

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 L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None

Course Objectives:
To learn the concept of power flow control through various power electronic controllers
including state of art FACTS controllers, their operational aspects and their capabilities and
their integration in power flow analysis.
To learn the effectiveness of FACTS controllers in distribution system for harmonic
mitigation etc.

Overview Concept of reactive power compensation, Review of series and shunt compensation,
Concepts of transient stability and voltage stability, Power system oscillations.

Shunt Compensators: Mid point voltage regulation, Method of controlled VAr generation, principle
of operation, Control and characteristics of SVC and STATCOM, Multi-control functional model of
STATCOM for power flow analysis, Implementation of STATCOM models in Newton power flow,
STATCOM in optimal power flow (OPF), STATCOM in distribution system (DSTATCOM),
DSTATCOM performance in various modes including harmonic mitigation.

Series Compensators : Series compensation and voltage stability, Variable impedance type series
compensators (TCSC) and switching converter type series converter (SSSC), Configurations, Control
and characteristics, General applications, Modelling of multi control functional model of SSSC in
power flow analysis, Implemetation of SSC models in Newton power flow, SSSC in OPF, Dynamic
Voltage Restorer (DVR) in Distribution System, Subsynchronous Resonance Problem, NGH Scheme.

Unified Power Flow Controllers : Objectives and principle of operation of voltage and phase angle
regulations, Static phase shifter and its operating characteristics, Unified Power Flow Controller
(UPFC) control and characteristics, UPFC as generalised SSSC, Modelling of UPFC for power flow
and OPF studies, Implementing UPFC in Newton power flow, Power oscillations control with UPFC.

Interline power flow controller: Principle of operation, Control and characteristics, Model of IPFC
for power flow and optimum power flow studies.

Course Outcomes:
Understanding the power system control through various power electronic controllers including
state of art FACTS controllers.
Understanding the operational aspects and their effectiveness in transient stability enhancement,
Student will learn the issues of damping to power system oscillations, real and reactive power
control capability in power system, their integration in power flow analysis and their
effectiveness in distribution system for harmonic mitigation etc.

Recommended Books

1. Song, Y.H. and Johns, A.T., Flexible AC Transmission Systems, IEEE Press (1999).
2. Hingorani, N.G. and Gyragyi, L., Understanding FACTS (Concepts and Technology of
Flexible AC Transmission System), Standard Publishers & Distributors (2001).
3. Mathur, R.M. and Verma, R.K., Thyristor based FACTS controllers for Electrical
Transmission Systems, IEEE Press (2002).
4. Zhang, X. P., Rehtanz, C. and Pal, B., Flexible AC Transmission Systems: Modelling and
Control, Springer (2006).

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 PEE213 POWER QUALITY MONITORING AND CONDITIONING
L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5

Course Objectives:
To learn the aspects of power quality in distribution system and various indices.
To learn about the sources of harmonics, various power quality problems and corresponding
remedial measures through filtering and static controller, advanced multi-level converters

Overview: Sources of pollution and regulations, Various power quality problems, Transmission
problems and needs, The emergence of FACTS, FACTS controller and consideration.

Voltage Sag and Swell: The voltage sag and voltage swell, causes of voltage sag and swell, Indices to
classify voltage sag, The countermeasures.

Monitoring of Power Quality: Monitoring essentials, reliability indices,Power quality measuring

equipment, Current industry trends, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Wavelet transform.
Harmonics: Effects within the power system, Interference with communication Harmonic
measurements, Harmonic elimination, Harmonic distortion due to various sources, Effects of harmonic
distortion, THD calculation

Power Supply and Applications: Analysis, design and control of SMPS, UPS on line and off line,
Power supplies in telecommunication and auto mobiles, Linear series and shunt voltage regulators,
Switching regulators,High frequency induction heating, Dielectric heating, Microwave heating,
Electronic ballast, High power factor electronic ballast and applications.

Multi Level Converters and Control: Modelling and analysis of advance static VAr compensation,
Multi level inverters, Harmonic elimination method, ASVC structure, Power converter control using
state space average models, SMC, Fuzzy logic control.

Filters: Passive and active filters for harmonic and reactive power compensation in two wire, Three
wire and four wire AC systems, Harmonics standard, Power quality, Surge suppressors, Compensation
of arc furnaces and traction loads.
Static VAR compensator (SVC): Types of SVC characteristics of ideal and realistic SVC their
operation, Composite characteristics, Modelling of SVC, Six pulse TCR, Flexible AC Transmission
Systems, Comparison of STATCOM and SVC, Static Voltage and phase angle regulators: TCVR and
TCPAR, Combine compensator, UPFC (Unified Power Flow), IPFC (Interline power flow controller),
and their applications

Course Outcome:
Understanding the aspects of power quality in distribution system such as the sources of harmonics and
various power quality problems and corresponding remedial measures through filtering and static
controller, harmonic mitigation through multi-level converters
Recommended Books
1. Bollen, M.H.J., Power Quality Problems: Voltage Sag and Interruptions, IEEE Press (2007).
2. Bollen, M.H.J.,Understanding Power Quality and Voltage Sag, IEEE Press (2006).
3. Ghosh, A. and Ledwich, G., Power Quality Enhancement using Custom Power Devices, Kluwer
Academic Publishers (2002).
4. Hingorani, N.G., Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology, IEEE Computer Society Press
(1995).
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 PEE215 POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY
L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5

Course Objectives:
Understand the reliability processes and reliability measures.
To perform reliability analysis of Generators and transmission systems models through
analytical ways.
To learn system modes of failures through reliability study.

Graph Theory: Introduction to graph theory, series, parallel, series-parallel configuration

Law of large numbers: Discrete and continuous random variables, Central limit theorem:
Bernoulli trials, Discrete and continuous independent trials.

Stochastic processes: Markov chains: Discrete and continuous, Transient analysis, Computation
of equilibrium probabilities, Stationary distribution and Transient distribution of Markov
chains. Exponential distribution and poisson process and applications, Birth death processes and
applications, Modelling for queuing process, Meantime to failure, Series and parallel system,
MARKOV process: Recursive technique.

Generator system reliability analysis: Probability models for generators unit and loads,
Reliability analysis of isolated and interconnected system, Generator system cost analysis:
Corporate model, Energy transfer and off peak loading.

Transmission System Reliability Model Analysis: Average interruption rate: LOLP method,
Frequency and duration method, Two plant single load system-two plant two load system load
forecasting uncertainly interconnections benefits.

Operating Reserve: General concepts, PJM method and its modified structure, postponable
outages, Security function approach, Evaluation techniques of spinning reserves.

Introduction to System Modes of Failure: The loss of load approach: Frequency & duration
approach, Spare value assessment, Multiple bridge equivalents.

Course Outcomes:
Students will acquire the skills to perform reliability analysis of the power system such as
generators, transmission lines etc. using analytical simulation tools.
Able to apply knowledge in the domains of stochastic processes for reliability study.
At the higher level of power system security related analysis they will be able to solve the
problems through application of security function approach.
Able to analyze the system modes of failure to enhance the power system reliability.
Recommended Books
1. Hoel, P.G., Port, S.C., and Stone, C.J., Introduction to Probability Theory, Universal Book
Stall (1998).
2. Eodrenyi, J., Reliability Modelling in Electric Power System, John Wiley and Sons (1980).
3. Billinton, Roy, Power System Reliability Evaluation, Gordan and Breach Scain Publishers
(1970).
4. Billinton, R., Ringlee, R.J., Wood, A.J., Power System Reliability Calculations, MIT Press,
(1973).
ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE216DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5

Course Objectives:
To review the discrete control system and their mathematical modeling
To impart learning about s-plane and z-plane transformations
To understand the state diagrams and their analysis
To know about the stability criteria in control systems

Introduction: Review of discrete data control system, Signal conversion and processing,
mathematical modeling of convolution integral and sampling process, S-plane properties

z-Transform: Definition, relation between Laplace and z-transform, s-plane and z-plane, inverse
z-transform, z-transform theorems, difference equation solutions, delayed and modified z-
transform.

Analysis of Digital control systems: Transfer functions, block diagrams andsignal flow graph,
closed loop system characteristic equation, multi-rate discrete data system, state equations and
state transition equations, Eigen values and eigen-vector, state diagram and decomposition of
discrete data transfer functions, controllability and observability.

Stability analysis: Steady state error analysis of digital control systems, Root locus for digital
control systems, effect of addition of poles and zeros, polar plot of GH(z), Jury’s stability test,
Nyquist stability criteria, Lyapunov stability criteria, concept of relative stability

Design of discrete data control system: Digital PID controller, design in z-plane using Root-
locus, Design of robust control systems, Time optimal control with energy constraints. Principle
of optimality and dynamic programming, adaptive control systems.
s
Course Outcomes:
Understand the discrete digital control system and its stability analysis using various
techniques,able to implement the knowledge to design and develop of PID controller,

Recommended Books

1. Kuo B.C., Digital Control Systems, Oxford univ. press, 2nd ed., (2009)
2. Ogatta, K., Discrete time control systems, Prentice Hall, Int. ed., (1987)
3. Franklin G.F., Powell J.D., & Workman M.L., Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 2 nd
ed., Addison-Wesley, Reading, (1990)
4. Gopal M., Modern Control System Theory, Wiley Eastern 2nd ed., (1993)

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE217DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATION AND ANALYSIS
L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s):None
Course objectives:
To know about the distribution system and its planning
To learn about types of load and their characteristics
To impart learning about the design of operational area of distribution system

Introduction To Power System Planning And Automation: Introduction, Distribution system

planning, Factors affecting system planning, present planning techniques, planning models, future
trends in planning, systems approach, distribution automation

Load Characteristic: Basic definition, relation between load and loss factors, maximum diversified
demand, load forecasting, Load management.

System Planning: Planning process, planning criteria, system developers, dispersed generation,
distribution systems, economics and finance, mapping.

Design And Operation: Engineering design, operation criteria, substation and feeder, voltage control,
harmonics, load variations, system losses, energy management.

Distribution System Voltage Regulation: Quality of Service and Voltage Standards, Voltage
Control, Line Drop Compensation, Distribution capacitor automation, Voltage fluctuations.

Distribution Automation: Definitions, communication, sensors, SCADA.

Optimization: Introduction, costing of schemes, typical network configurations, planning terms,

network cost modeling, synthesis of optimum line network.

Distribution System Protection:Objective of distribution system protection, coordination of

protective devices, fuse to fuse co-ordination, recloser to recloser coordination, recloser to fuse
coordination, recloser to substation transformer high side fuse coordination, fuse to circuit breaker
coordination, recloser to circuit breaker coordination, high impedance faults, lightning protection.

Course Outcome:
Understanding with the operational aspects of distribution system and the familiarity with distribution
system configurations, loads, power flow, reconfigurationp and protection.

Recommended Books

1. Gonen, Turan, Electric Power Distribution System Engineering, CRC PRESS (2012), Third
Indian Reprint
2. Pabla , A S. , Electric Power Distribution, TMH (2011), 6th Edition.

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE218Computational Techniques and Statistical Methods

L T P Cr
3 0 2 4.0

Introduction: Review of Linear Programming concepts.

Unconstrained Problems: First-Order Necessary Conditions, Second-Order Conditions Convex

and Concave Functions, Minimization and Maximization of Convex Functions Zero-Order
Conditions, Global Convergence of Descent Algorithms, Speed of Convergence.

Basic Descent Methods: Fibonacci and Golden Section Search, Line Search by Curve
fitting,Global Convergence of Curve Fitting, Closedness of Line Search Algorithms, Inaccurate
Line Search, The Method of Steepest Descent, Newton's Method, Coordinate Descent Methods,
Spacer Steps.

Conjugate Direction Methods: Conjugate Directions, Descent Properties of the Conjugate

Direction Method, The Conjugate Gradient Method, The CûG Method as an Optimal Process,
The Partial Conjugate Gradient Method, Extension to Nonquadratic Problems,

Quasi-Newton Methods: Modified Newton Method, Construction of the Inverse,

DavidonûFletcherûPowell Method, The Broyden Family, Convergence Properties, Scaling,
Memoryless Quasi-Newton Methods, Combination of Steepest Descent and Newton's Method.

Constrained optimization: Kuhn-Tucker conditions, Quadratic programming problems,

Algorithm for constrained optimization, Gradient projection method, Dual of quadratic
programming problems.

Review of Probability: Appraisal of axiomatic approach of probability, Conditional probability,

Baye’s rule, Conditional distributions, and conditional expectations.

Markov chains: Basics of markov chains, Finite state space, Markov chains, Transition and
stationary markov chains. Continuous time markov process: continuous time branching
processes, Kolmogorov, Forward and backward equations, Pure birth, Pure death, Birth and death
process.

Analysis of variance: One Way Classification: ANOVA for fixed effect model, ANOVA for
Random Effect Model, Two-way Classification (one observation per cell): ANOVA for fixed
effect model, ANOVA for Random Effect Model.

Design of Experiments: Completely Randomised Design, Randomised Block Design, Latin

Square Design, their statistical analysis and variance of estimates, Analysis of Covariance.

Recommended Books

1. Luenberger D.G., Linear and Nonlinear Programming, Addison Wesley (2003).

2. Fletcher R., Practical methods of Optimization, John Wiley (1980).
3. Taha H.A., Operation research- An Introduction, PHI (2007).
4. Billy E. Gillett, Introduction to operation Research – A computer oriented algorithmic
approach, Tata McGraw Hill (1993).
5. Populis,A., Random Variables and Stochastic Processes, Tata McGraw Hill (2002).
6. Montgomery, Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John Wiley and Sons (2005).

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE322 HVAC AND HVDC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Objectives:
To know modern transmission systems using HVDC and HVAC.
To study static VAr system, corona and radio & TV interference.
To design filters for harmonics reduction. To study power flow analysis

Overview: Comparison of EHVAC and HVDC transmission, Description of DC transmission

systems, Modern trends in AC and DC transmission.

HVAC System: Limitations of extra long AC transmission, Voltage profile and voltage gradient of
conductor, Electrostatic field of transmission line, Reactive Power planning and control, Traveling and
standing waves, EHV cable transmission system.

Static VAr System: Reactive VAr requirements, Static VAr systems, SVC in power systems, Design
concepts and analysis for system dynamic performance, Voltage support, Damping and reactive
support.

HVDC System: Converter configurations and their characteristics, DC link control, Converter control
characteristics, Monopolar operation, Converter with and without overlap, Smoothing reactors,
Transients in DC line, Converter faults and protection, HVDC breakers.

Corona and Interference: Corona and corona loss due to HVAC and HVDC, Radio and TV
interference due to HVAC and HVDC systems, Methods to reduce noise, Radio and TV interference.

Harmonic Filters: Generation of harmonics, Design of AC filters, DC filters.

Power Flow Analysis in AC/DC Systems: Component models, Solution of DC load flow, Per unit
system for DC quantities, Solution techniques of AC DC power flow equations, Parallel operation of
HVDC/AC systems, Multi terminal systems.

Course Outcomes:
Understanding HVAC and HVDCtransmission systems. Analyzing system dynamic performance and
reactive power requirements. Understanding corona and radio & TV interference. Designing filters for
reduction of harmonics. Solving power flow equations.

Recommended Books
1. Arrillaga, J., HVDC Transmission, IEE Press (2007).
2. Arrillaga, J. and Smith, B.C., AC to DC Power System Analysis, IEE Press (2008).
3. Begamudre, R..D., EHVAC Transmission Engineering, New Age International (P) Limited,
Publishers (2006).
4. Edwart, K., Direct Current Transmission (Vol. 1), John Wiley and Sons (2008).
5. Padiyar, K.R., HVDC Power Transmission Systems, New Age International (P) Limited,
Publishers (2008).

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE301 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND APPLICATION
L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5

Overview: Concept of frequency in continuous and discrete time signals, A D Conversion process,
Sampling Theorem, Introduction and classification of discrete time signals and systems, Analysis of
discrete linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, Convolution and correlation of discrete time signals,
Implementation of discrete time systems.

Z-Transform: Z-Transform and inverse z-transform, rational z-transform, Analysis of Linear Time
Invariant (LTI) systems in z-domain.

Frequency Analysis of Signals and System: Frequency analysis of continuous and discrete time
signals, Fourier series and Fourier Transform for discrete and continuous periodic and non periodic
signals.

Discrete Fourier Transform: Frequency domain sampling, Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT),
Linear filtering methods based on DFT, Frequency analysis of signals using DFT, Fast Fourier
Transform (FFT), FFT algorithms, Methods and Applications of FFT algorithms.

Digital Filter Design: Digital filter, filter design, Infinite Impulse Filter (IIR), finite Impulse filters
(FIR)

Multirate Signal Processing: Decimation and Interpolation, Sample rate conversion by Integer and
Non-Integer factors.

Random Signals: Random variables, random process, auto-correlation functions, power spectrum
density, filtering random signals, window function, wavelet transform, spectrum analysis of random
signals.

Applications to Power Systems : DSP applications to power systems such as measurement of

frequency, measurement of harmonic level, harmonic analysis, static and digital relays, digital
protection, power metering, magnetic field measurement.

Laboratory: Determination of Z, Fourier transform, Design of FIR and IIR Filters, Realization of
Prediction, equalizer and compression algorithms, use of wavelet transform,

Recommended Books

1. Proakis, J.G., and Manolakis D.G., Digital Signal Processing, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited, (1996).
2. Rabiner, C.R., and Gold, B., Theory and Applications of Digital Signal Processing, Prentice
Hall of India Private Limited (2000).
3. Helmut, U., Wilibald, W. and Andrzej, W., Protection Techniques in Electrical Energy
Systems, CRC Press, New York (1995).
4. Oppenhein, A.V., and Schafer, R.W., Discrete Time Signal Processing, Prentice Hall of India
Private Limited (2001).
5. Antoniou, A., Digital Filters: Analysis, Design and Application, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company (1999).

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE302 ELECTRIC DRIVES AND CONTROL

L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5
Course Objectives:
To learns fundamentals of Electric drives and control.
To understand the basic structure of electrical machines.
To learn the operational strategies of dc and ac motor drives as per different quadrant
operations..
To know the modeling and control of dc motor drive, ac motor drives and permanent magnet
machines.

Review of Drive Concept: Representation of electric drive, Different machines and load
characteristics, Four quadrant operation, Equilibrium and steady state stability, , Thermal and overload
consideration of electric drives under continuous, Short and intermittent duty cycle.

DC Motor Drive and its Operational Strategies: Dynamic model of machine with armature voltage
control only and converters with continuous conduction only; Closed loop control using single (speed)
and two loops (speed, current), Implementation using circulating current type three phase dual
converter and four quadrant transistorized chopper.

Modelling and Control of DC Drives: State feedback control and sliding mode control of
separately excited DC machine, Modelling and control of separately excited DC machine in field
weakening region and discontinuous converter conduction mode, Control of DC series machine.
Open-loop Dynamic Performance of AC & DC Drives: Starting & reversal time, Energy
consumption.

AC Drives and its Operational Strategies: Variable frequency operation of three phase symmetrical
induction machine, Scalar control methods for constant power an constant torque modes, Vector
control of induction machine, Methods of field sensing and estimation, Field orientation methods:
Implementation of IRFO scheme using current controlled PWM, VSI and implementation of DSFO
scheme using CSI, Performance of vector controlled permanent magnet machine.

Control and Estimation of AC Drives: Introduction to speed control of Switched Reluctance

Machine, Induction motor drive, Sensorless speed control, Direct torque control and flux observation,
Speed control of wound rotor induction motors: Converter based static rotor resistance control, Static
scherbius drive using line commutated converter cascade, Analysis and estimation of harmonics and
power factor, Vector control of wound rotor induction machine using self-commutated converter
cascade and improvement in power factor, Variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) generation.
Constant Volts/Hz control, Scalar self-control of commutator-less motor, Vector control.

Control of Permanent Magnet Machine: Permanent magnet synchronous machine, Brushless dc

machine, Surface permanent magnet machine and interior.

Laboratory Work: Closed loop current-speed control of AC & DC drives, Variable voltage variable
frequency control, Vector control mechanism, Position control of stepper motor, Direct field
orientation of AC drives, Static Scherbius & Kramer method of slip power recovery, PWM based VSI
control of induction drive, Converter based Four quadrant operation of DC and AC drives.
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Course Outcomes:

 Students will acquire the knowledge of selection of drives as per practical operational industrial
requirement.
 They can apply their knowledge to prepare control schemes as per different types of motors used
in industries.
 Students can estimate and solve harmonic and power factor related problems in controlling AC
and DC drives.

Recommended Books

1. Mohan, N., Electric Drives: An Integrative Approach, MNPERE (2001).

2. Mohan, N., Advanced Electric Drives: Analysis, Control, and Modeling Using Simulink,
MNPERE (2001).
3. Krishnan, R., Electric Motor & Drives: Modeling, Analysis & Control, PHI Pvt. Ltd. (2001).
4. Miller, T.J.E., Brushless Permanent Magnet and Reluctance Motor Drives, Clarendon Press
(1989).
5. Krishnan, R., Electric Motor Drives: Modeling, Analysis and Control, PHI Inc. (2001).
6. Dubey G.K., Power Semiconductor Controlled Drives, PHI, (1989 )

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE303 HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNOLOGY
L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5

Course Objectives:
To study the different causes of high voltage occurrence and the protective devices
used. To test and diagnose HV cables.
To study insulation performance of Air and SF 6 and performance of GIS. To
perform HV test on electrical apparatus.

Introduction: Power Systems Development and High Voltage Engineering; Contents of High
Voltage Engineering; Applications of High Voltage Technology.

Traveling Waves: Transient and traveling waves, Effects of Line Terminations, Junction of
several lines, Bewley Lattice Diagram, Traveling wave in transformer and generator.

Lightning In Power Systems: Lightning formation, Lightning overvoltages (strike and back
flashover), Lightning overvoltages protection devices,Protection system of high buildings.

Switching Overvoltages Types of internal overvoltages, switching overvoltages, Causes of

various internal overvoltages, Control of switching overvoltages, EMTP and its applications.

Arresters And Insulation Coordination: Surge arresters (MOA) and its performances,
Voltage Time Characteristics and coordination, Surge arresters selection and location in power
systems, Principles of insulation coordination, Statistical and conventional insulation
coordination.

High Voltage Cables: Configuration and design features of high voltage cables, Testing of high
voltage cables, Diagnostics of high voltage cables.

Air And Sf6 Breakdown: Fundamental aspects of air and SF6 breakdown, U curve and gap
factor, Spark-over characteristics, SF6 gas insulation performance.

Gas Insulated Substation: Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) and its importance, Configuration and
design features of GIS, Prospects of GIS.

High Voltage Test Of Electrical Apparatus: Nondestructive insulation testing, Destructive

insulation testing: AC, DC, and Impulse testing of apparatus, New high voltage measurement
technology; Safety in high voltage laboratory.

Laboratory: Non- destructive testing, Corona discharge realization, Construction of HVAC and
HVDC waves, Thermal tests on Insulation, Impulse wave generation and measurement.

Course Outcomes: understanding the causes of occurrence high voltage and travelling waves.
Knowing the different devices used for protection against high voltage. Testing HV cables.
Understanding characteristics of Air and SF6 and performance of GIS.

Recommended Books

1. Khalifa M., High-Voltage Engineering, Theory and Practice, Marcel Dekker Inc (2000).
2. Ryan H.M., High voltage engineering and testing, IEEE Press (1994).
3. Kind, D. and Feser, K, High Voltage Test Techniques, Reed Educational and Professional
Publishing Limited (2001).
ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE304DIGITAL CONTROLLERS AND APPLICATIONS
L T P Cr
3 1 2 4.5
Prerequisite(s): None

Introduction: C2xx DSP core and code generation, Components of the C2xx DSP core,
Mapping external devices to the C2xx core , Peripherals and Peripheral Interface , System
configuration registers, Memory, Types of Physical Memory, Memory Addressing Modes,
Assembly Programming using C2xx DSP, Instruction Set, Software Tools.

Pin Multiplexing (MUX) and General Purpose I/O: Overview, Multiplexing and General
Purpose I/O Control Registers, Introduction to Interrupts, Interrupt Hierarchy, Interrupt Control
Registers, Initializing and Servicing Interrupts in Software.

ADC Overview: Operation of the ADC in the DSP, Overview of the Event manager (EV),
Event Manager Interrupts, General Purpose (GP) Timers, Compare Units, Capture Units and
Quadrature Enclosed Pulse (QEP) Circuitry, General Event Manager Information.

Introduction to Field Programmable Gate Arrays: CPLD vs FPGA: Types of FPGA , Xilinx
XC3000 series, Configurable logic Blocks (CLB), Input/Output Block (IOB): Programmable
Interconnect Point (PIP), Xilinx 4000 series, HDL programming: Overview of Spartan 3E and
Virtex II pro FPGA boards, Case study.

Applications: Switched Mode Power Converters, PWM Inverters, DC motor control, Induction
Motor Control.

Laboratory: Programming on microcontroller and DSP processors, Applications in Static

relaying and protection and motor control

Recommended Books
1. Toliyat, H.A. and Campbell, S.G., DSP Based Electro Mechanical Motion Control, CRC
Press (2004).
2. XC 3000 Series Datasheets (Version 3.1). Xilinx,Inc. (1998).
3. XC 4000 Series Datasheets (Version 1.6). Xilinx,Inc. (1999).
4. Wolf, W., FPGA Based System Design, Prentice Hall Inc. (2004).

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE305 LOAD AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Objectives:
To understand the basics of load forecasting and need of forecasting , method of forecasting
To know the steps involved in load management , different tariff structure in our country
.impacts of load management
To understand concept of energy demand forecasting
To study different case studies, benchmarking in energy management. different types of
energy forecasting and their role in modern power system

Load Forecasting: Classification and characterization of loads, Approaches to load forecasting,

Forecasting methodology, Energy forecasting, Peak demand forecasting, Non weather sensitive
forecast and Weather sensitive forecast, Total forecast, Annual and monthly peak demand forecasts,
Applications of state estimation to load forecasting.

Load Management: Introduction to Load management, Electric energy production and delivery
system structure (EEPDS), Design alternatives for EEPD systems, Communication/control techniques
for load management, Tariff structure and load management, principles of macro and microeconomics
and energy pricing strategies, Assessing the impacts of load management.

Energy Demand Forecasting: Static and dynamic analysis of energy demand, Elements of energy
demand forecasting, Methodologies and models for energy demand forecasting, Techno economic
approach in energy demand forecasting.

Energy auditing, Energy management, Power Pools and Energy Banking

Trends And Case Studies: Energy management strategy, Symbiotic relation between information,
Energy models and decision making, Case studies like industrial energy forecasting, Transportation
energy forecasting, Residential, Commercial and agricultural energy forecasting.

Course Outcomes:
To be familiar with different load forecasting method used in power system,
To understand different phase of load management and impacts of load management
To understand the concept of energy demand and method to satisfy meet the energy demand
To understand the measurement of energy conservation and its case studies
To be familiar with different ways of saving electricity in different utilities. Different phase
of energy audit.
To understand the role of energy management and energy forecasting

Recommended Books

1. Martino J., Technological Forecasting for Decision Making”, Elsevier Press (1972).
2. Gellings C.W. and Penn Well P.E. “Demand Forecasting in the Electric Utility Industry”,
Fairmount Press (1992).
3. Makridakis S., “Forecasting Methods and Applications”, John Wiley and Sons (1997).
4. Brown, R.G., Smoothing, forecasting and prediction of discrete time series, PHI Int. (1963)
ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE306 STATE ESTIMATION AND SUPERVISORY CONTROL

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Objectives:
To understand the role of signal conditioning in the field of real time control applications.
To investigate the importance of data acquisition system and the need of SCADA system
To understand the importance of state estimation and its effect
To familiarize the main features of smart grid and its applications.
To understand the concept of micro grid, virtual power plant.
Introduction: Static and Dynamic characteristics, Error analysis;transducers & sensors, Role of
instrumentation in monitoring, control & industrial automation

Signal Conditioning: Amplifiers, Multiplexers & dividers, Timer multiplexers, Signal converters,
ADC and DAC, Signal conditioning, Digital signal conditioning, Transmission of digital signals,
Telemetry methods and errors, PLCC, AM, FM, PAM, PWM, PCM Techniques.

Data Acquisition System: Role of dedicated computers, analog and digital control, Computer systems
for real time applications, Distributed and supervisory control, SCADA and its organization and
structure, Centralized, Hierarchical and decentralized control schemes, Man machine interface, Energy
management system.
State Estimation: Method of least-squares, State estimation of AC network, Detection and
identification of bad measurements, Network observability &pseudo measurements, multi-area state
estimation, forecast-aided state estimation. Wide area monitoring systems.

Real Time Control Applications: Instrumentation, Conditioning and acquisition of drive and relay
signals, Energy management system applications like AGC, VAR Control, State estimation, Security
monitoring, Load management. digital relaying, Power plant instrumentation.
Smart Grids: objectives and main features of smart grid; applications – new products, new consumer
paradigm, some key terminologies, communication requirements for smart grids, Monitoring the smart
grid, , Network protocol development and performance evaluation for smart grids, Concept of Micro
Grid, Smart metering, Virtual Power Plant,

Course outcome:
The SCADA organization and structure will be understood.
The concept of state estimation, multi-area state estimation will be delivered.
The smart grid concepts and its application will be understood.
The concept of smart grid, micro grid, smart metering and virtual power plant will be
understood.

Recommended Books
1. Torsten Cegrell “ Power System Control Technology”, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited (1986).
2. Kusic C. L., “Computer Aided Power System Analysis”, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited (2007).
3. Wood A. J. and Wollenberg B. “ Power generation operation and control”, John Wiley and
Sons (2007).
4. Cerni R.H and Foster L.E., “Instrumentation for Engineering Management”, John
Wiley and Sons (1962).
ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE307 POWER SYSTEM OPERATION UNDER DEREGULATION
L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Prerequisite(s): None

Deregulation: Introduction, Deregulation of electric utilities, Competitive whole sale electricity

market: Transmission expansion in new environment, Transmission open access, pricing
electricity in deregulated environment

Fundamentals of Deregulation: Privatization and deregulation, Motivations for Restructuring

the Power industry; Restructuring models and Trading Arrangements: Components of
restructured systems, Independent System Operator (ISO): Functions and responsibilities,
Trading arrangements (Pool, bilateral & multilateral)

Open Access Transmission Systems: Different models of deregulation: U K Model, California

model, Australian and New Zealand models, Deregulation in Asia including India, Bidding
strategies, forward and Future market; Operation and control: Old vs New, Available Transfer
Capability, Congestion management, Ancillary services.

Wheeling charges and pricing: Wheeling methodologies, pricing strategies

Recommended Books

1. Yong-Hua song, Xi-Fan wang, “Operation of Market oriented Power systems”, Springer, 2003

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE308 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Pre-Requisite: None
Course Objectives:
To understand the basics and need of alternate energy sources. their current status in
India , and worldwide
To know the steps in conversion of solar and wind energy into electricity
To understand the concept of wind energy , working of wind turbine , types etc ,
To study wind and photovoltaic energy conversion in detail . in detail converters used
Understanding of different storage devises

Introduction: Energy resources: renewable energy: solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal,
ocean wave; benefit, costs, and policies of renewable energy; Environmental issues of energy
services, renewable sources integration – overcoming intermittence; centralized vs. distributed
generation.

Fundamentals of Wind Energy Conversion System Control : Speed and Power Relations, Power
Extracted from the Wind, Horizontal- and Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines, Fixed-and Variable-Speed
Turbine, Aerodynamic Power Control: Passive Stall, Active Stall, and Pitch Control, Tip Speed Ratio,
Wind Generators.

Power Converters in Wind Energy Conversion Systems : Wind Energy System Configurations,
Fixed-Speed Induction Generator WECS , Variable-Speed Wind Energy Systems with Squirrel Cage
Doubly Fed Induction Generator Based WECS, Variable-Speed Wind Energy Systems with
Synchronous
Solar Photovoltaic Power System: Solar PV cell panel, operation, design of solar thermal System,

Stand-alone & Grid connected systems: Optimal economic coordinated operation of conventional and
renewable sources, Operational issues and challenges

Energy storage systems and their applications; Fuel Cells, Superconducting magnetic systems,
Pumped storage unit, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Course Outcomes:
To be familiar the current status of generation of energy(both renewable and
nonrenewable ) in India and worldwide
To understand different conversion ,solar and wind to electricity , Wind and Solar
Technology in detail.
To understand the basic of converter used in Wind and Solar
To understand the designing of Solar panel , grid connection issues
To be familiar with different ways to store electricity and their applications
RecommendedBooks
1. Simon , Christopher A., Alternate Source of Energy, Rowman and Little Field Publishers
Inc.(2007).
2. Patel, M. R., Wind and Solar Power Systems. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, (1999)
3. Venikov, V.A. and Putyain, E.V., Introduction to Energy Technology, Mir Publishers (1990).
4. Masters G. M., Renewable And Efficient Electric Power Systems, John Wiley & Sons, (2004).

ME-PS-2014/Feb 26,2015
 PEE309POWER QUALITY & CUSTOM POWER

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Pre-Requisite: None
Course Objectives:
To understand the basics and need of power quality indices,
To know about non linear and unbalanced loads and their characteristics
To learn about the measurement of electrical quantities and their analysis in frequency
and time domain
To impart learning about remedial techniques for improvement in power quality

Introduction: Introduction – Characterisation of Electric Power Quality: Transients, short duration

and long duration voltage variations, Voltage imbalance, waveform distortion, Voltage fluctuations,
Power frequency variation, Power acceptability curves – power quality problems: poor load power
factor, Non-linear and unbalanced loads, DC offset in loads, Notching in load voltage, Disturbance in
supply voltage – Power quality standards.
Non-Linear Loads: Single phase static and rotating AC/DC converters, Three phase static AC/DC
converters, Battery chargers, Arc furnaces, Fluorescent lighting, pulse modulated devices, Adjustable
speed drives.

Measurement And Analysis Methods: Voltage, Current, Power and Energy measurements, power
factor measurements and definitions, event recorders, Measurement Error – Analysis: Analysis in the
periodic steady state, Time domain methods, Frequency domain methods: Laplace’s, Fourier and
Hartley transform – The Walsh Transform – Wavelet Transform.

Analysis And Conventional Mitigation Methods: Analysis of power outages, Analysis of

unbalance: Symmetrical components of phasor quantities, Instantaneous symmetrical components,
Instantaneous real and reactive powers, Analysis of distortion: On–line extraction of fundamental
sequence components from measured samples – Harmonic indices – Analysis of voltage sag: Detorit
Edison sag score, Voltage sag energy, Voltage Sag Lost Energy Index (VSLEI)- Analysis of voltage
flicker, Reduced duration and customer impact of outages, Classical load balancing problem: Open
loop balancing, Closed loop balancing, current balancing, Harmonic reduction, Voltage sag reduction.
Power Quality Improvement: Harmonic filters: passive, Active and hybrid filters –Custom power
devices: Network reconfiguring Devices, Load compensation using DSTATCOM, Voltage regulation
using DSTATCOM, protecting sensitive loads using DVR, UPQC – control strategies: P-Q theory,
Synchronous detection method – Custom power park – Status of application of custom power devices.
Difference in role of FACTS devices in transmission and distribution networks.

Course Outcomes:
Understanding about the power quality indices, measurement errors, extraction of fundamental
components, compensation techniques

Recommended Books

2. Ghosh, A. and Ledwich, G., Power Quality Enhancement using Custom Power Devices,
Kluwer Academic Publishers (2002).
3. G.T.Heydt, “Electric Power Quality”, 2nd Ed, , Stars in a Circle Publications, (1994).
4. C. Sankaran, “Power Quality”, CRC Press, 2002.
5. Derek A. Paice, Power electronic converter harmonics
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 PEE310 SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT & DESIGN

L T P Cr
3 1 0 3.5
Pre-Requisite: None

Introduction to Electrical Substation:General Background , Functions of a Substation, Substation

Layouts, Busbar Schemes, Types of Substations, Substation Equipment,
Busbar Systems and Layouts: Introduction, Configuration Concept, Requirements Of A Busbar
System, Busbar Systems:Single Busbar, Single Sectionalized Busbar, Double Busbar, Bus-Coupler,
Duplicate Bus Scheme With Double Circuit Breaker, Breaker And A Half Scheme, Duplicate Bus
And A Transfer Bus, Ring Bus, Three Switch Busbar System For A Through Feeder, Comparison Of
Busbar Schemes.
Insulation Co-Ordination And Surge Arresters:Over voltages and their Significance, Insulation
Level of an Equipment, Insulation Co-ordination of a Substation, Lighting Over voltages and
Protection of Substation Equipment, Switching Over voltages in EHV Substations, Switching Over
voltage in Medium Voltage Substations, Surge Arresters, Rating of Surge Arrester, Calculation of
Discharge Current for Shielded Substations, Installation as Surge Arresters, Protection of Substation
Transformers by Surge Arresters, Overhead Shielding Screen, Protective Angle, Insulation
Coordination between New Z O Arresters and old Gapped Sic Arresters in Adjacent Substations.
Substation Earthing systems:Functional Requirements of Earthing System, Equipment Earthing
,Neutral Point Earthing, Substation Earthing System, Dimensioning of Earth Conductors, Step
Potential and Touch Potential, Earth Mat, Resistance of Earthing System, Values of Soil Resistivity,
Fencing, Procedure of Laying Earthing – Mat , Measurement of Earthing Resistance.
Power Cables And Control Cables:Power Cables, Types of Conventional Power Cables, Laying of
Power Cables, Control Cables, Principles of Control Cable Installation, Sensitivity of Various Loads
to interference , Measuring Cables , Grounding of Cable Trays, Ducts, Electrical Noise, Techniques of
Protecting Sensitive Measuring, Protection and Control Equipment from Over-voltages.
Protection , Control And Automation in Substations:Control Panels, Protective Relaying in
Substations,Power Transformer Protection, Bus Zone Protection, Protection of Transmission Lines,
Carrier Assisted Distance Protection, Control and Automation, Fault Dignostics.
HVDC and EHV ACSubstations: Layout of a HVDC Substation, A.C.Switchyard, A.C. Harmonic
Filter Area, Convertor- transformers, Valve Hall and Control Room, HVDC Yard, D.C.Smoothing
Reactors, Earth Return, D.C, Breaker and Load break switches, Electrical and mechanical auxiliaries,
Operating HVDC Back toBack Coupling Stations, EHVAC Substations, Configuration of EHV-AC
Transmission System,circuit breakers,Earthed Screens, Power transformers, Compensation of
Reactive Power.
Installation, Commissioning and Safety Procedures:Installationsafety procedures, Installation of
Earthing System, Installation of Yard equipment, Drying of Electrical Equipment, Measurement of
Insulation Resistance and Polarization Index of transformers,Commissioning of Substations,
Equipment tests, Sub-Systems tests on protection systems, Phasing tests, Preventive maintenance of
HVDC substation and equipment,Live line maintenance.

Recommended Books
1. John D. McDonald, Electric Power Substations Engineering, Second Edition, CRC Press, (2007)
2. A.S. Pabla, Electric Power Distribution, 6th ed., Tata McGraw Hill, (2011).
3. Paul Gill, Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing, Second Edition, CRC
press,(2008)

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