Power System Modeling. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

This graduate-level course provides an in-depth exploration of power system modeling and simulation, emphasizing hands-on experience with essential industry-standard software tools. Designed for students interested in careers as power grid planners, operators, or researchers, the course prepares students to address key challenges in renewable integration, energy storage, and power system stability. Students will gain expertise in specialized software tools. One of the tools is commonly used for steady-state analysis and grid planning tasks. It can be used for studying power flow, contingency analysis, and voltage stability with focus on grid operations and planning, gaining insight into grid planning and decision-making processes. Another tool specializes in dynamic simulations and is used for studying the transient stability and detailed behavior of power system components, particularly in scenarios involving power electronics and renewable energy integration. Students can apply it in operational studies, where understanding the system’s response to disturbances or the integration of renewable sources (like wind or solar) is critical. A final project will involve constructing and analyzing a renewable project model, incorporating industry standards and producing a comprehensive report based on simulated results.