t.BA.EU.WSSN.13HS (Introduction to Electrical Power Grids) 
Module: Introduction to Electrical Power Grids
This information was generated on: 19 March 2024
No.
t.BA.EU.WSSN.13HS
Title
Introduction to Electrical Power Grids
Organised by
T IEFE
Credits
4

Description

Version: 7.0 start 01 February 2024

Short description

This course is one of the fundamental technical courses. It consists of theoretical (lectures) and practical parts (laboratory experiments). Students learn the physical and technical fundaments of AC (Alternating Current) circuit theory (including three-phase systems and one-port circuit elements) and the frequency-dependent behaviour of electrical circuits and networks. They also gain an understanding of the real behaviour of the key components of AC circuits and related phenomena, like the skin effect etc.

Module coordinator

Korba, Petr (korb)

Learning objectives (competencies)

Objectives Competences Taxonomy levels
Students know the mathematical principles of alternating current and three-phase electric power systems. They know the properties of AC and the AC behaviour of real linear one-port electrical elements; they can explain the physical principles and carry out calculation tasks with phasors. F, M K1, K2, K3
Students understand the fundamentals of the three phase systems and they can solve numerical examples with symmetrical und unsymmetrical loads in 3 and 4 wire AC-systems. F, M K1, K2, K3
They are able to measure and understand the meaning of the electrical quantities such as:

Impedance, admittance, etc.
AC electric power (active, reactive and apparent)
Frequency behaviour of real elements in RLC circuits
F, M K3
Students are familiar with frequency characteristics of the AC circuits (they can draw, calculate and analyse the corresponding Bode plot and transfer functions) F, M K3, K4

Module contents

Lectures:
  • Linear AC circuits with harmonic sources (description using phasors & complex numbers)
  • Basic principles of the AC circuit theory (impedance, admittance, active/reactive/apparent power etc.)
  • Three-phase AC-systems (symmetric and asymmetric loads, 3 and 4 wire systems, reactive power compensation etc.)
  • Description of dynamic system behaviour in frequency domain (linear RLC circuits and their frequency response with Bode plots and transfer functions)
  • Behaviour of real electrical elements (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, Skin-Effect etc.)

Labs:
  • Harmonic signals and phasors
  • AC one-port elements: Measurement and calculation of impedance, admittance, resonance etc.
  • Physical meaning and calculation of AC power (active, reactive and apparent powers)
  • Reactive power compensation in single and three-phase AC-systems
  • Frequency behaviour of real electrical elements in AC-systems

Teaching materials

Lecture Notes / Handouts

Supplementary literature

 

Prerequisites

 

Teaching language

(X) German ( ) English

Part of International Profile

( ) Yes (X) No

Module structure

3b
  For more details please click on this link: T_CL_Modulauspraegungen_SM2025

Exams

Description Type Form Scope Grade Weighting
Graded assignments during teaching semester 2 x midterm exam written     20%+20%
End-of-semester exam   written     60%

Remarks

 

Legal basis

The module description is part of the legal basis in addition to the general academic regulations. It is binding. During the first week of the semester a written and communicated supplement can specify the module description in more detail.

Note

Course: Wechselstrom und Stromnetze - Praktikum
No.
t.BA.EU.WSSN.13HS.P
Title
Wechselstrom und Stromnetze - Praktikum

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.
Course: Wechselstrom und Stromnetze - Vorlesung
No.
t.BA.EU.WSSN.13HS.V
Title
Wechselstrom und Stromnetze - Vorlesung

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 01 August 2099.