Electrical Power Distribution

Description

Introduction to electrical distribution systems - Distribution systems elements and configurations - Electrical Load Characteristics - Electrical Load Estimation - Voltage Regulation and Profile - Voltage Drop Calculations - Branching Circuit Design - Short Circuit Calculations and Protection of LV and MV Systems - Power Factor Correction Methods and Benefits - Sizing Power Factor Banks for Distribution Transformers, OHLs and Industrial Motors - Distribution Transformers Types, Connections and Vector Groups - Cooling Classes and Sizing of Distribution Transformers – Distributors - Operation and Control of Distribution System - Case Study.

Program

Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Control Engineering (160)

Objectives

• • To select and design the best configuration for a distribution system. • To introduce to the students, the different components of distribution substation. • To investigate the performance of distribution system under different loading conditions. • To explain to the students, the effect of power factor improvement on the distribution system.