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  Course Description
Course Name : Flexible Control of Distribution Systems

Course Code : EE-629

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET TÜMAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has information about flexible control of distribution systems
Knows Distribution automation and SCADA
Knows Smart distribution systems
Knows the optimization techniques, the objective functions and the constraints,

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : In recent years,developing flexible control increases the efficiency,reliability and quality of distribution systems.Besides, flexible control ensures better insertionn of resources and distribution system infrastructure to be used longer. The purpose of this course isto give information about the above-mentioned developments, distribution systems, to guide present and future issues and aims to familiarize students with the new scientific studies.

Course Contents : Introduction to distribution automation (DA) and flexible control; Relationship of DA to supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM); Integration of DA, SCADA and AM/FM; Communications infrastructure; DA functions; Distribution system load models; Outage management; Restoration following extended outages; Loss management; Voltage/Var management.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Electric and Electronics Engineering Department Classrooms (Ground Floor)


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
2 Introduction to distribution automation (DA) and flexible control Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
3 Introduction to distribution automation (DA) and flexible control Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
4 Relationship of DA to supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
5 Relationship of DA to supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
6 automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
7 automated mapping and facilities management (AM/FM) Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
8 Midterm Examination Midterm exam preparation Written examination
9 Integration of DA, SCADA and AM/FM Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
10 Communications infrastructure Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
11 DA functions Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
12 Distribution system load models Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
13 Outage management Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
14 Restoration following extended outages Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
15 Loss management; Voltage/Var management. Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation aided lecturing
16/17 Final Examination Final exam preparation Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  J. Arrillaga and C. P. Arnold, Computer Analysis of Power Systems, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 1990.
 A. Pahwa, Flexible Control of Distribution Systems, Course Text, Kansas State University, 1996.
 IEEE Working Group on Distribution Automation, Distribution Automation, IEEE Tutorial Course, 1988.
  T. Gönen, Electric Power Distribution Systems Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1986.
 1. H. Lee Willis, Power Distribution Planning Reference Book, Marcel Dekker, 1997.
  L. M. Faulkenberry and W. Coffer, Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1996.
 James J. Burke, Power Distribution Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications, Marcel Dekker, 1994.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 3
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 4
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 5
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 4
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 4
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 5
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 5
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 5
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 5
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 3
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 5
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 6 36
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 152
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08
ECTS Credit: 6