Unit 1 Introduction

5 lecture hours

• Problems of AC transmission systems – Power flow in parallel paths and meshed system – Factors limiting loading capability – Stability consideration – Concepts of power quality – Introduction to IEEE/IEC and other standards related to power quality – Power flow control of an AC transmission line – Basic types of FACTS controllers – Advantages of FACTS technology

Unit 2 Shunt Series & Compensation

• Introduction – Concepts of Series & Shunt Compensation – Comparison – Methods of VAR generation – Shunt Compensation Methods – TCR –TSC – Fixed capacitor TCR – STATCOM – Series compensation methods – GCSC – Comparison of TCR and GCSC – TSSC – TCSC – SSSC – Modes of Operation – Voltage Regulator and Phase Angle Regulator (PAR) – Multifunctional FACTS controllers like UPFC and IPFC – basic operating principles and characteristics – Applications. 8 Subject Code: 3172415 W

Unit 3 HVDC

8 lecture hours

• Introduction – Various possible HVDC configurations – Unipolar and bipolar links–Components of HVDC system like converter
• smoothing reactor
• harmonic filter – Control of HVDC system – Rectifier and inverter characteristics –Mode of stabilization – Current control – Voltage control – Modern HVDC system

Unit 4 Renewable Energy Source Interface

8 lecture hours

• Introduction – Interconnection of Renewable Energy Source to utility grid – Energy storage systems to utility grid & their interconnection – Photovoltaic array interconnection – Wind and small hydro connection

Unit 5 Optimizing Utility with Power Electronics Systems

8 lecture hours

• Introduction – Need for improved utility interface – Improved single phase utility interface – Interface for a bidirectional power flow – Improved three phase utility interfaces

Unit 6 Static Relay

8 lecture hours

• Introduction – Classification – Basic components – Directional static over-current relay - Static differential relay – Static distance relay