Power systems
Undergraduate · Engineering
Syllabus focus
Standard syllabus · STEM / applied
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Topics typically covered
Standard syllabus
Power generation and three-phase systems
- Single-phase and three-phase power definitions
- Balanced wye and delta connections
- Complex power S = P + jQ and power triangle
- Per-unit system for system analysis
- Synchronous generator equivalent circuit
- Real and reactive power flow basics
- Economic dispatch concept (intro)
- Renewable generation: solar PV and wind overview
- Cogeneration and distributed energy resources
- Grid stability and frequency control (qualitative)
Transmission and distribution
- Transmission line parameters: R, L, C per unit length
- Short, medium, and long line models
- Surge impedance loading and voltage profile
- Power flow problem statement (intro)
- Substations: transformers, breakers, and buses
- Distribution feeders and radial networks
- Load modeling and demand curves
- Power factor correction placement
- Fault types: symmetrical components intro
- Protection: relays, fuses, and breakers (survey)
STEM / applied
Planning, markets, and reliability
- Load forecasting and growth planning
- N-1 contingency and reliability criteria
- Smart grid and AMI concepts
- Energy storage on the grid (batteries, pumped hydro)
- Electricity markets and LMP overview
- Regulatory environment: FERC/state commissions
- Environmental constraints on generation mix
- Cybersecurity for SCADA systems (awareness)
- Software: power flow tools at lab level
- Case studies: blackout lessons and hardening
Applied design and operations
- Conductor sizing and thermal limits
- Transformer tap changers and voltage control
- Capacitor banks and voltage support
- Grounding and safety in substations
- Arc flash hazard awareness for workers
- Interconnection standards for DER (IEEE 1547 intro)
- Microgrids and islanding operation
- Field trip or virtual substation tour
- FE electrical power topic drills
- Capstone: small power system design exercise
Notes
Topics reflect common engineering syllabi at US colleges and universities. Exact order, depth, and applied emphasis vary by institution, department, and instructor.