TNDE64 Electrical Power Systems, introductory course, ECTS-points
/ELKRAFTTEKNIK/

Advancement level:
B

Aim:
The course will give basic knowledge about electrical power systems.

Course organization:
The teaching consists of lectures and laboratory work.

Course content:
The three-phase system: Power measurememt, equivalent circuits, voltage drop, power losses, phase compensation and different grounding systemes. Transformers: Basic considerations. No-load conditions. Load conditions. Equivalent circuits. Efficiency. Per-unit system. Autotransformers. Current transformers. Voltage transformers. Inductions machines: Rotating magnetic field. The 3-phase induction motor. Principle of action. Synchronous speed and slip. Performens. Torque-speed characteristics. Double-cage motors. Starting methods. Slip-ring induction motor. Efficiency. Single phase induction motor. Synchronous machines: Construction of synchronous machines. Synchronizing to a net. Power and torque characteristics. DC machines: General principles. Armature windings. Commutator and brushgear. Armature reaction and interpoles. As generator and as motor. Speed control. Efficiency.

Course literature:
Compendia published by the university Elkraftteknisk handbok, del 2

LAB 1Labratory work
TEN 1Written examination
Course language is Swedish.