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  Course Description
Course Name : Harmonic Pollution on Power System

Course Code : EE-690

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. AHMET TEKE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the effect of harmonics on power system.
Knows the fundamentals of harmonic power flow .
Knows the design of harmonic filters .
Knows generation, effects, and mitigation techniques of harmonics .
Discusses new harmonic mitigating topologies .

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Defining the effect of harmonics on power system, Presenting the fundamentals of harmonic power flow, Designing harmonic filters, Presenting the generation, effects, and mitigation techniques of harmonics, Discussing of new harmonic mitigating topologies.

Course Contents : A Review of AC Circuit Fundamentals, A Review of Power in AC Circuits with Sinusoidal Waveforms, Sinusoidal Three-phase Power Systems, Introduction to Steady-state Harmonics, Modeling of Power Systems with Harmonics, Power Definitions in Systems with Harmonics, Theory of Static Converters, Analytical Modeling of Three-phase Systems with Harmonics, Harmonic Problems in Practice, Passive and Active (Dynamic) Harmonic Filters, Harmonic Measurements.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 A review of AC circuit fundamentals Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
2 Basic power calculation equations Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
3 Fundamentals of three phase systems Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
4 Introduction to steady-state harmonics Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
5 Modeling of power systems with harmonics Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
6 Power calculations in systems with harmonics Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
7 Midterm exam Midterm exam preparation Written Examination
8 Theory of static converters Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
9 Modeling of three phase systems with harmonics Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
10 Harmonic problems in practice Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
11 Passive harmonic filters Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
12 Active harmonic filters Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
13 Harmonics in reactive power compensation systems Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
14 Compensation with harmonic filter reactor Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
15 Analysis of harmonic measurements Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
16/17 Final exam Final exam preparation Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Power System Harmonics, Jos Arrillaga, Neville R. Watson
 Harmonics in Electric Distribution Systems, Abdelhay A. Sallam, Om P. Malik
 Harmonics and Power Systems, Francisco De La Rosa
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 0
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. 4
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. 3
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 3
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. 4
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. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 4
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 2
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
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. 4
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 9 9
    Final Exam 1 13 13
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6