ECG742 – Power System Stability and Control
CATALOG DATA
Power equipment dynamic characterisitcs and modeling, control of active and reactive
power, small-signal stability, transient stability, voltage stability, sub-synchronous
oscillations, mid- and long- term stability, methods of improving stability.
PREREQUISITE
EE 340 or consent of instructor
TEXTBOOK
J. Machowsk, J.W. Bialek, J.R. Bumby, Power system dynamics, stability and control,
John Wiley & Sons, 2rd Edition (2008) ISBN978-0-470-72558-0
References:
1. Power system stability and control / P. Kundur ; edited by Neal J. Balu, Mark G.
Lauby, McGraw-Hill, 1994
2. Power systems dynamics: Stability and control / K.R. Padiyar, BS Publications,
2008
3. Power system control and Stability P.M. Anderson, A.A. Fouad, Iowa State
University Press, 1977.
4. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
COORDINATOR
Yahia Baghzouz
TOPICS
1. Introduction to Power Systems
a. Overview/Introduction
b. Power System Components
c. Steady-State Analysis
2. Power System Dynamics
a. Electromagnetic phenomena
b. Electromechanical dynamics – small disturbances
c. Electromechanical dynamics – large disturbances
d. Wind power
e. Voltage stability
f. Frequency control
g. Stability enhancement
3. Advanced Topics in Power System Dynamics
a. Advanced Power System Modeling
b. Steady-State Stability of Multi-Machine System
c. Power System Dynamic Simulation
d. Power System Model Reduction – Equivalents
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Formulate the dynamic equations of a power systems under different time scales.
 Solve the electromechanical dynamic equations of a synchronous generator under
both small and large disturbances.
 Evaluate the dynamic performance of various wind power generation systems.
 Conduct a voltage stability study of a generator that is connected to the grid
trough a transmission line.
 Evaluation frequency control methodologies for balancing generation with load
demand.
 Analyze frequency deviations caused by various disturbances.
 Analyze the parameters associated with Automatic Generation and Control
(AGC) of a power system.
 Evaluate power system stability mitigation techniques including the use of
FACTS devices.
COMPUTER USAGE
PowerWorld, PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS/E (free downloads)
GRADING
Homework assignments, midterm, and final exam.
COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF PREPARATION
Yahia Baghzouz – 12/04/2012