Dr. Yasir Alturki

   

King Saud University

College of Engineering                                                   Second  Semester 1429

 Electrical Engineering Dept

 

EE340 Fundamentals of Power Systems

 

Instructor:                  Dr. Yasir Alturki, Office : 2C-33, Phone: 467 0591, yasir@ksu.edu.sa

Location and time:   Room 1C-19, Sunday: 8:00-9:00, Tuesday: 8:00-10:00,

Tutorial: Sunday 9:00-10:00

 Office hours:              Sat: 9:00 - 11:00, Sun: 10:00-12:00, Tues.: 10:00-12:00

 Teaching assistant:   Eng. Amin Al-Assar, Office: GB-92, Phone: 467-6913

 Text Book:

A.A.Al-Arainy, N.H. Malik and S.M.Al-Ghuwainem, "Fundamentals of Electrical Power Engineering", KSU Press, 2007.

The following is a detailed covered material of the course:

 

Course Objectives:

1- Understanding the functions of various power system components.

2- Modeling and analysis of transmission lines and cables.

3- Understanding basic concepts of distribution systems, insulators, cables, grounding systems and   system protection.

Course Topics:

1- Introduction to Power Systems and Power System Components (3 Lectures).

2- Series Impedance of Transmission Lines (5 Lectures).

3- Shunt Capacitance of Transmission Lines (2 Lectures).

4- Modeling, Analysis, Performance and Reactive Compensation of Transmission Lines (6 Lectures).

5- Underground Cables (5 Lectures).

6- Insulators (4 Lectures).

7- Modelling of Power System Components (2 Lectures)

8- Per Unit Calculations (5 Lectures)

9- Distribution Systems (4 Lectures).

10- Grounding systems (3 Lectures).

11- System Protection (3 Lectures)

Grading Policy:

            Mid-Term I:                                                                 20%

            Mid-Term II:                                                                20%

            Home Works                                                              10%

            Quizzes                                                                       10%

            Final Exam                                                                  40%

           

Mid term tests:

            Sunday 1^st test on 22-03-1429 (30-03-2008)      6:30-8:00 PM  

            Sunday 2^nd test on 20-05-1429 (25-05-2008)     7:00-8:30 PM

 

Attendance Policy:

Attendance will be taken at every lecture.  Students with less than 75% attendance will be forbidden from entering the final exam. 

 

Previous Exams:

 First Midterm (1st semester 1428)

 Second Midterm (1st semester 1428)