Power System Basics

Објавено: June 28, 2022
1. Course Title Power System Basics
2. Code 4ФЕИТ09З015
3. Study program ТКИИ,КТИ
4. Organizer of the study program (unit, institute, department) Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
5. Degree (first, second, third cycle) First cycle
6. Academic year/semester II/3 7. Number of ECTS credits 6
8. Lecturer D-r Aleksandra Krkoleva Mateska
9. Course Prerequisites
 Passed: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Taken course: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
10. Course Goals (acquired competencies): This objective of the course is to gain competences related to the principles of development and the operation of power systems. The students will be capable of understanding the principles of transmission, distribution and supply of electricity in contemporary power systems.
11. Course Syllabus: Terms and definitions in power systems. The power system of the Republic of North Macedonia: actors, roles. The general characteristics of power generation, transmission and distribution systems. Fundamental principles of power systems. Direct and alternative current systems. Three-phase power systems. Power and energy. Electricity consumption and use. Elements of power systems. Modelling of the elements of power systems. Voltage drop and power losses in power system elements. Power flow in power systems. Low voltage grids and installations. Transformation of the contemporary power systems – new opportunities to use information and communication technologies in power systems. Smart grids, smart house.
12. Learning methods: Lectures, exercises and course assignments
13. Total number of course hours 3 + 2 + 0 + 0
14. Distribution of course hours 180
15. Forms of teaching 15.1. Lectures-theoretical teaching 45
15.2. Exercises (laboratory, practice classes), seminars, teamwork 30
16. Other course activities 16.1. Projects, seminar papers 30
16.2. Individual tasks 30
16.3. Homework and self-learning 45
17. Grading 17.1. Exams 0
17.2. Seminar work/project (presentation: written and oral) 20
17.3. Activity and participation 10
17.4. Final exam 70
18. Grading criteria (points) up to 50 points 5 (five) (F)
from 51to 60 points 6 (six) (E)
from 61to 70 points 7 (seven) (D)
from 71to 80 points 8 (eight) (C)
from 81to 90 points 9 (nine) (B)
from 91to 100 points 10 (ten) (A)
19. Conditions for acquiring teacher’s signature and for taking final exam Regular attendance of lectures and exercises
20. Forms of assessment Two mid/end-term exams (120 min each), or a final exam (120 min) are organized.
The student is obligated to complete and submit the required homework assignments and projects, according to the schedule published at the course web site.
The exam consists of a set of theory background questions and several exam assignments. The final mark is determined from the weighted average of scores from exams, homework, and project assignments.
During the exams it is not allowed to use any literature in printed or electronic form. Calculators are allowed, but not mobile phones, tablets or similar electronic devices.
21. Language Macedonian and English
22. Method of monitoring of teaching quality Internal evaluation and polls
23. Literature
23.1. Required Literature
No. Author Title Publisher Year
1 A. von Meier Electric Power Systems IEEE Press, John Wiley & Sons 2007
2 V. Strezoski Power System Basics Faculty of Technical Sciences – Novi Sad 2019
3 R. Ackovski Transmission and Distribution Systems ETF – Skopje 1995
23.2. Additional Literature
No. Author Title Publisher Year
1 S. W. Blume Electric Power System Basics IEEE Press, John Wiley & Sons 2007
2 Р. Ачковски, М. Тодоровски Збирка задачи од областа на преносните и дистрибутивни системи ФЕИТ – Скопје 2007