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This course provides a comprehensive overview of electric utility power systems, tracing the journey of electricity from its generation source to the end user. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the components, principles, and processes involved in delivering electricity in modern power grids.

Course Content

Introduction to Electric Power Systems
What is an Electric Utility Power System? * Historical Overview and Evolution of Power Grids * Key Stakeholders in the Power Industry (Generators, Transmitters, Distributors, Consumers, Regulators) * Basic Electrical Concepts (Voltage, Current, Power, Energy)

  • What is an Electric Utility Power System?
  • Historical Overview and Evolution of Power Grids
  • Key Stakeholders in the Power Industry (Generator Operators, Transmission Providers, Distribution Providers, Consumers, Regulators)
  • Basic Electrical Concepts (Voltage, Current, Power, Energy)

Electricity Generation
* Overview of Generation Sources: Fossil Fuels (Coal, Natural Gas, Oil), Nuclear Power, Renewable Energy (Hydroelectric, Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass) * Principles of Electricity Generation (Generators, Turbines) * Power Plant Operations and Efficiency

Power Transmission
Purpose of Transmission Systems * Transmission Lines and Towers (Pylons) * Transformers (Step-up and Step-down) * High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) vs. Alternating Current (AC) Transmission * Grid Interconnections and Regional Grids

Substations
Switchgear and Circuit Breakers * Relays and Protection Systems * Capacitors and Reactors (for voltage regulation and power factor correction) *

Power Distribution
Purpose of Distribution Systems * Substations and their Role * Distribution Lines (Overhead and Underground) * Voltage Levels in Distribution * Protection Devices (Fuses, Circuit Breakers) * Metering and Billing

Power System Components and Infrastructure
Detailed look at key components: * Conductors and Insulators * Smart Grid Technologies and Modernization * SCADA Systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

Power System Operations and Challenges
Grid Stability and Reliability * Load Balancing and Demand Management * Power Quality Issues (Voltage Sags, Swells, Harmonics) * Outage Management and Restoration * Cybersecurity in Power Systems

Safety and Environmental Considerations
Electrical Safety Practices * Environmental Impact of Power Generation and Transmission * Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance * Future Trends in Electric Utilities (Decentralized Generation, Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles)

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