EECS 163 LEC A: POWER SYSTEMS (18140)

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Michael Green, Instructor
4428 Engineering Hall
Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
University of California, Irvine

Lecture Times/Location:

Tu Th 2:00pm - 3:20pm, ICS 209

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Office Hours:

Tu Th 3:30 - 5:00pm, EH 4428
You are encouraged to make full use of these office hours

TA/Reader Information:

1 TA and 1 reader are assigned this course.  

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Course Description:

This is a course that includes various topics on the generation, transmission, and use of electrical energy.  

 Students enrolled in this course are expected to be familiar with the following topics:

  • Laplace and Fourier transforms
  • Network functions and frequency response
  • Standard circuit and n-port analysis
  • Bode plots

Course Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course will be able to:

  1. Describe the principle of the electrical power generation and distribution system. 

  2. Calculate the power flow of single and three phase systems. 

  3. Perform fault calculation and network protection. 

  4. Perform dynamic stability analysis. 

Grading Criteria:

Your final grade will be based on the following: 

  • Homework assignments                      10%
  • Laboratory reports                               20%
  • Midterm Examination                           30%
  • Final Examination                                 40%

The grading for EECS 163 and 163L is combined -- you will be assigned the same grade for both courses.   

In accordance with University regulations, your final course grade must be based solely on the above grading criteria.  Any other  items, such as (but not limited to) academic status, outside commitments, or performance in previous courses will not be considered in assigning the final course grade.  You are strongly advised not to ask the instructor to make exceptions to this policy.

Important Dates:

  • Tuesday, May 3 in class:               Midterm Examination
  • Thursday, June 9 1:30-3:30pm:    Final Examination     

Homework:

Homework assignments will be available for download (in pdf format) from the course web page each Thursday following the lecture.  The solution to the previous week's homework will also be posted at that time.  Completed assignments will be due the following Thursday prior to the beginning of the lecture.  Homework assignments will count toward 10% of your grade.  Late homework assignments will be recorded and corrected but no credit will be given.   The corrected assignments will be handed back during your discussion section.  Be sure to indicate your discussion section number on your homework assignment.

Click here to access the homework assignments and solutions.

Occasionally there is a mistake in the homework solutions. If you are the first student to catch such a mistake, you’ll receive ½ point (out of 100 points maximum) toward your total score for the course.

Laboratories:

Most of the laboratory work will be based on simulation using the PowerWorld software.  You should download this software package from this link and install it on your Windows machine:

http://www.powerworld.com/download-purchase/demo-software/simulator-demo-download 

Course Summary:

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