EE 340L – Electric Power Engineering Laboratory

CATALOG DATA

Measurement of different electric powers, measurement of equivalent circuit parameters and characteristics of electric generators, transformers, transmission lines, AC motors, use of software packages for fault calculation and power flow.

PREREQUISITE

Co-requisite: EE 340

CREDITS-CONTACT HRS

1 Credit hr, 3 Contact hrs/week

TEXTBOOK(s)

Experiment handouts (available online)

COURSE EVALUATOR

Y. Baghzouz

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

Graduate Teaching Assistants (under the supervision of Y. Baghzouz)

COURSE TOPICS*

  • Measure various powers and correct the power factor in 1-phase and 3-phase power circuits,
  • Derive the electrical parameters of power transmission lines from experimental tests, measure various power quantities in loaded transmission lines.
  • Derive the electrical parameters of power transformers from experimental tests, measure various power quantities in loaded transformers.
  • Derive electrical parameters of synchronous machines, synchronize a synchronous machine with a power network and experiment on the control of active and reactive power.
  • Derive the mechanical and electrical characteristics 3-phase induction motors from experimental tests. Motor characteristics under load.
  • Conduct load flow study on a power network using PowerWorld.
  • Conduct short-circuit study on a power network using PowerWorld.

COURSE OUTCOMES (ABET course outcomes) [UULO course outcomes]

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Measure active and reactive power in 1-phase and 3-phase circuits (a,b,d,e,g) [1, 2]
  • Derive the circuit parameters of power transformers through measurements(a,b,d,e,g)[1, 2]
  • Derive the circuit parameters of transmission lines through measurements.(a,b,d,e,g)[1, 2]
  • Derive the circuit parameters of synchronous generators, synchronize these machines to a power system, and control the active and reactive power generation.(a,b,d,e,g)[1, 2]
  • Balance the load and generation in power system (a,b,d,e,g)[1, 2]
  • Derive the circuit parameters of an induction motor through measurements (a,b,d,e,g)[1, 2]
  • Solve economic dispatch problems, derive short-circuit currents, and conduct power flow studies using software package.(a,b,d,e,g)[1, 2]

COMPUTER USAGE

PowerWorld

GRADING

Writing reports for each experiment (70%), written exam (30%).

ABET COURSE OUTCOMES

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

UULO COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Intellectual Breadth and Lifelong Learning

2. Inquiry and Critical Thinking

3. Communication

4. Global/Multicultural Knowledge and Awareness

5. Citizenship and Ethics

COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF PREPARATION

Professor Y. Baghzouz (4/16/18)