Power Quality and Reliability. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ENGT 3100 , ENGT 3010 , and University Advanced Standing Pre- or Corequisite(s): ENGT 3020 Introduces concepts of power quality measurement and the reliability measures used in the electric power industry. Teaches power quality measures such as VSSI, crest factor, flicker, harmonics and THD. Discusses these PQ measures, common causes of poor PQ and possible mitigation strategies. Emphasizes the concepts and mathematical basis for common power system reliability indices and measures such as SAIDI, CAIDI, MAIFI, and SAIFI. Introduces common strategies for improving power system reliability measures. Discusses power quality problems on distribution systems, application standards, and proper grounding techniques.