MTech Power System Planning syllabus for 2 Sem 2020 scheme 20ESE23

Module-1 Power System Planning 0 hours

Power System Planning:

Introduction, Power System Composition, The Planning Process, Power System Planning.

 

Factors Affecting the Future of Power Supply Industry:

Introduction, Electricity Supply Industry Reform, Deregulation of Markets, Public Private Partnership Models, Environmental Considerations, Other Considerations Affecting the Power Industry Reform, Case Study.

 

Planning Criteria:

Introduction, Planning Expansion, Power System Stability Concerns, Modeling and Performance Indicators, Power Quality (PQ) Considerations, Uncertainty Constraints and Risk Analysis Planning, Case Study: Generation Expansion Planning.

Module-2 Load Research 0 hours

Load Research:

Introduction, Load Research Methodology, Sampling Design, Use of Load Research Results, Driving Factors, Load Modelling, Case Study.

 

Electricity Load Forecasting:

Introduction, Classification Electrical Load Forecasting, Forecasting Perspectives, Forecasting Driving Factors, Forecasting Time Frames, Case Study.

 

Energy Efficiency:

Introduction, Energy Efficiency Impact on Electricity Consumption, Appliance Efficiency, Building Efficiency, Improving Energy Efficiency, Incentives Mechanisms to Effect EE, Case Study.∎

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Module-3 Demand Side Management 0 hours

Demand Side Management:

Introduction, Concepts and Characteristics of Demand Side Management (DSM), Alternatives of DSM, Benefits of DSM, Implementation of DSM, Evaluation of DSM Alternatives, Case Study.

 

Renewable Energy Technologies:

Introduction, RE and Electric Power, Green Energy and Sustainable Energy Generation, Site Specificity, RE Pricing, Production Economics, Environmental Impacts, Promoting of RE.

 

System Expansion Studies:

Introduction, Generation Expansion, Transmission and Distribution Expansion, Cost Considerations and Expansion Obligations, Regulatory Incentives, Case Study

Module-4 Integrated Resource Planning 0 hours

Integrated Resource Planning:

Introduction, Concept and Rationale, Supply and Demand Side Interaction, Uncertainty and Cost Implications, Benefits of IRP, Case Study.

 

Interconnected Systems:

Introduction, AC and HVDC Interconnection, Benefits of Interconnection, Interconnection: Technical Factors, Economic and Financial Impacts, Environmental Concerns, Social Impacts, Legal Aspects, Political Aspect.

 

Financing of Power Projects:

Introduction, Economic Feasibility of Projects, Factors Influencing Investment in Power Systems, Financial vs. Economic Analyses, Financial Analysis Tools, Major Factors Influencing Financing, Financing Requirements, Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Module-5 Tariff Studies 0 hours

Tariff Studies:

Introduction, Tariff Calculation Models, Social Tariff Impacts, Cost-Reflective Tariff, Regulations and Tariffs, Case Study: Electricity Tariffs in Jordan (ERC, 2005), Net Paid Up Capital: JEPCO Prior to 2011.

 

Planning Tools:

Introduction, Data Collection, Group Thinking, Decision Support Analysis, Decision Aiding Tools, Strategic Planning.

 

Course outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • Define the power system, its components
  • Discuss the planning process and different aspects related to this process.
  • Discuss regulatory and market constraints in light of the new trends of privatization and market deregulation.
  • Discuss the planning criteria, load research and explain the tools and methodologies for forecasting future energy and electrical loads.
  • Discuss energy efficiency methods and techniques to decreases demand of consumers and demand side management in order to reduce future demand
  • Discuss generation of electricity from renewable energy sources and the expansion planning studies.
  • Discuss Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), tariff calculation models and impact of tariff on society
  • Explain planning tools used in all phases of planning process.

 

Question paper pattern:

The SEE question paper will be set for 100 marks and the marks scored will be proportionately reduced to 60.

  • The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
  • Each full question is for 20 marks.
  • There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
  • Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
  • The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

 

Textbook

1. Power System Planning Technologies and Applications: Concepts, Solutions, and Management, Fawwaz

Module-5 Tariff Studies 0 hours

Tariff Studies:

Introduction, Tariff Calculation Models, Social Tariff Impacts, Cost-Reflective Tariff, Regulations and Tariffs, Case Study: Electricity Tariffs in Jordan (ERC, 2005), Net Paid Up Capital: JEPCO Prior to 2011.

 

Planning Tools:

Introduction, Data Collection, Group Thinking, Decision Support Analysis, Decision Aiding Tools, Strategic Planning.

 

Course outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • Define the power system, its components
  • Discuss the planning process and different aspects related to this process.
  • Discuss regulatory and market constraints in light of the new trends of privatization and market deregulation.
  • Discuss the planning criteria, load research and explain the tools and methodologies for forecasting future energy and electrical loads.
  • Discuss energy efficiency methods and techniques to decreases demand of consumers and demand side management in order to reduce future demand
  • Discuss generation of electricity from renewable energy sources and the expansion planning studies.
  • Discuss Integrated Resource Planning (IRP), tariff calculation models and impact of tariff on society
  • Explain planning tools used in all phases of planning process.

 

Question paper pattern:

The SEE question paper will be set for 100 marks and the marks scored will be proportionately reduced to 60.

  • The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
  • Each full question is for 20 marks.
  • There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
  • Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
  • The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

 

Textbook

1. Power System Planning Technologies and Applications: Concepts, Solutions, and Management, Fawwaz

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