POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION AND CONTROL

This course focuses on the principles and practices that ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical power systems. The course covers the design, analysis, and implementation of protective relays and control systems that detect and respond to faults, abnormal conditions, and equipment failures.

Key topics include:

1. Protective Relays: Types of relays (electromechanical, solid-state, digital) and their applications in power systems.
2. Fault Analysis: Techniques for detecting and locating faults, including symmetrical components and fault calculations.
3. Protection Schemes: Design of protection schemes for various power system components such as transformers, generators, transmission lines, and busbars.
4. Coordination of Protective Devices: Ensuring that protective devices operate in a coordinated manner to isolate faults while minimizing disruption.
5. Control Systems: Automatic control systems for voltage regulation, frequency control, and load management.
6. Communication and SCADA Systems: Role of communication systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) in monitoring and controlling power systems.
7. Safety and Standards: Importance of safety practices and adherence to industry standards and regulations.

This course emphasizes practical applications through case studies, simulations, and laboratory exercises. Students gain hands-on experience in configuring and testing protective relays and control systems, preparing them for careers in power system engineering, utility operations, and related fields. Overall, the course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain the integrity and reliability of modern power systems.