EE 340 Fundamentals of Power Systems

Power system components and representation, Transmission line and cable parameters, Per Unit calculations, Analysis of transmission and distribution lines, Electric insulators, Grounding systems, High voltage surges, and Protection system

Course Objectives:
1- Understanding the functions of the main components of a power system.
2- Modeling and analysis of transmission lines.
3- Understanding basic concepts of distribution systems, insulators, cables, grounding systems and system protection
4- Power system calculations.

Text Books:
A. A. Al-Arainy, N. H. Malik and S. Al-Ghuwainem “Fundamental in Electrical Power Engineering” KSU Press, 2012.