ECE 5377/6377: Power System Analysis Fall 2023

Course Information

Electric power has become increasingly important as away of transmitting and transforming energy in industrial, military and transportation uses. Through this introductory course, we will study the analysis and design of electric power systems while taking into consideration the economic and social issues that drive the operation and protection of the electric grid.

Prerequisites

ECE 3364 or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in ECE 5127 (undergraduates).

Course Topics

•    Introduction and review of phasors & three-phase power
•    Transmission line modeling
•    Per unit analysis and change of base
•    Models for transformers, generators, and loads
•    Power flow analysis and control
•    Economic system operation/restructuring
•    Short circuit analysis
•    Transient stability
•    System protection
•    Distribution systems

Textbook(s)

Required:

1. J. D. Glover, T. J. Overbye, and M. S. Sarma. Power System Analysis and Design, 6th Edition., 2011, Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9781305632134 [5theditions is fine, just be aware of the differences]

Optional/Supplemental:

1. J. J. Grainger and W. D. Stevenson, JR, Power System Analysis, 1st Ed., 1994, McGraw- Hill Science/Engineering/Math. ISBN-10: 0070612935, ISBN-13: 9780070612938.
2. Shoaib Khan, Sheeba Khan and Ghariani Ahmed, Industrial Power Systems, 1st Ed., 2008, CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0824724437, ISBN-13: 9780824724436.

Course Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course are expected to meet the following course outcomes:
•    By defining parameters and the corresponding models for the power system components, students can expand their knowledge in the area of electromagnetic field theory, one field of electrical engineering. (Student Outcome # a).
•    By solving homework assignments, that implies an optimal selection of a power  system’s components and detailed analysis of the system steady-state and fault state operation, students can develop their ability to understand and apply the technical requirements and constraints (Student Outcome # c).
•    By performing high technical and environmental requirement tasks with multiple constraints,students can develop the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (Student Outcome # e).
•    By satisfying the detailed requirements specified in the project guide, students can   improve their ability to technically communicate effectively. (Student Outcome # g).
•    By considering the economic and social issues along with the technical issues related to power system operation and protection, students can understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global economic and environmental context. (Student Outcome # h).
•    Regarding each subject, students can obtain the most up-to-date issues that require needed for engineering practice in the power and energy area. (Student Outcome # k).

Microsoft Teams

We will be using Microsoft Teams for lectures and discussions with thislink, and Canvas for assignments, quizzes, and emailing.
For more details on Teams, clickhere. We will assume that your UH e-mail alias is pointed to a working e-mail server, and that you are available at that address.
Discussion Boards: Online discussion boards will be provided via Microsoft Teams for instructor-student and student-student interaction and communication. Students can share their understandings and findings with other students and/or the instructor by posting questions and responding to the postings. However, posting their solutions on the discussion boards is prohibited.

CANVAS

We will be using CANVAS for all assignments, quizzes, and emailing. For more details on CANVAS, clickhere.

Grading Policy

•    Homework (and Graduate Project): 30% (for ECE 6377, homework sums up to 20% and 10 % for graduate project)
•    Quizzes: 15%
•    Two Exams: 30%
•    Final: 25%
Tentative Exam Dates: October 17th  and November 14th  at 1-2:30, rooms TBD.
During the semester, grades will be posted on CANVAS in a secure manner, i.e., so that only you will have access to your grades. The final grades will be officially reported on PeopleSoft, not on the CANVAS. The instructor is not allowed to give out grades over the phone or by email.
You have until 1 week (after posting/returning) to dispute any assignment/exam grade.

Homework

All homework assignments must be submitted through CANVAS by the due date (Central Time   Zone).  Those who copy their homework from a fellow student obviously defeat the purpose of  doing homework. If identical text, calculations, derivations, figures, plots, or tables are found, it will be considered a violation of the academic honesty policy and strictly penalized. Late homework will not be accepted. Technology failures will not be accepted as an excuse for late homework submissions – do not wait until the last minute to submit your homework.

Quizzes

All quizzes will be given online with advance notice. Each quiz requires no calculator; it is a set of questions designed to cover key concepts in preparation for the following exams. Missed quizzes will be given a score of zero except in the case of illness or by arrangement in advance with the instructor. Makeup quizzes will not be accepted.

Exams

There will be two 90-minute midterm examinations on the designated date by the instructor. Exams are closed book, closed notes, unless otherwise announced. Students may bring one letter-size (8.5” by 11”) equation sheet to each exam; students are allowed two sheets for the final exam. Both sides of the paper can be filled with equations but anything other than equations (e.g.: figures, graphs, or solutions) is not allowed. Students may also bring a regular  engineering calculator but the use of any internet-connected device such as a smartphone, a    tablet or a PC is not allowed during the test. No makeup examinations will be given. Students who cannot take the examination on the scheduled date due to his/her significant emergency  must contact the instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the examination. Documentary evidence must be submitted in all such emergency cases.

Mental Health and Wellness Resources

The University of Houston has a number of resources to support students’ mental health and overall wellness, includingCoogsCAREand theUH Go App. UHCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)offers 24/7 mental health support for all students, addressing various concerns like stress, college adjustment and sadness. CAPS provides individual and couples counseling,
group therapy, workshops and connections to other support services on and off-campus. For assistance visituh.edu/caps, call 713-743-5454, or visit aLet’s Talklocation in-person or virtually.
Let’s Talkare daily,informal confidential consultations with CAPS therapists where no appointment or paperwork is needed.
TheStudent Health Centeroffers a Psychiatry Clinic for enrolled UH students. Call 713-743-5149 during clinic hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
TheA.D. Bruce Religion Centeroffers spiritual support and a variety of programs centered on well-being.

Need Support Now?

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call CAPS crisis support 24/7 at 713-743-5454, or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text988,or chat 988lifeline.org.

Academic Honesty Policy

High ethical standards are critical to the integrity of any institution, and bear directly on the ultimate value of conferred degrees. All UH community members are expected to contribute to an atmosphere of the highest possible ethical standards. Maintaining such an atmosphere
requires that any instances of academic dishonesty be recognized and addressed.
TheUH Academic Honesty Policyis designed to handle those instances with fairness to all parties involved: the students, the instructors, and the University itself. All students and faculty of the University of Houston are responsible for being familiar with this policy.

Title IX/Sexual Misconduct

Per the UHS Sexual Misconduct Policy, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for reporting   purposes under Title IX regulations and state law and must report incidents of sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual intimidation, intimate partner violence, or stalking) about which they become aware to the Title IX office. Please know there are places on campus where you can make a report in confidence. You can find more information about resources on the Title IX website athttps://uh.edu/equal-opportunity/title-ix-sexual-misconduct/resources/.

Reasonable Academic Adjustments/Auxiliary Aids

The University of Houston is committed to providing an academic environment and educational programs that are accessible for its students. Any student with a disability who is experiencing barriers to learning, assessment or participation is encouraged to contact the Justin Dart, Jr.
Student Accessibility Center (Dart Center) to learn more about academic accommodations and support that may be available to them. Students seeking academic accommodations will need to register with the Dart Center as soon as possible to ensure timely implementation of approved accommodations. Please contact the Dart Center by visiting the website:
https://uh.edu/accessibility/calling (713) 743-5400, or [email protected].

Excused Absence Policy

Regular class attendance, participation, and engagement in coursework are important contributors to student success. Absences may be excused as provided in the University of HoustonUndergraduate Excused Absence PolicyandGraduate Excused Absence Policyfor
reasons including: medical illness of student or close relative, death of a close family member, legal or government proceeding that a student is obligated to attend, recognized professional and educational activities where the student is presenting, and University-sponsored activity or   athletic competition. Under these policies, students with excused absences will be provided with an opportunity to make up any quiz, exam or other work that contributes to the course grade or  a satisfactory alternative. Please read the full policy for details regarding reasons for excused absences, the approval process, and extended absences. Additional policies address absences   related tomilitary service,religious holy days,pregnancy and related conditions, anddisability.

Recording of Class

Students may not record all or part of class, livestream all or part of class, or make/distribute  screen captures,without advanced written consent of the instructor. If you have or think you may have a disability such that you need to record class-related activities, please contact
theJustin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center. If you have an accommodation to record class-  related activities, those recordings may not be shared with any other student, whether in this   course or not, or with any other person or on any other platform. Classes may be recorded by  the instructor. Students may use instructor’s recordings for their own studying and notetaking. Instructor’s recordings are not authorized to be shared with anyone without the prior written   approval of the instructor. Failure to comply with requirements regarding recordings will result in a disciplinary referral to the Dean of Students Office and may result in disciplinary action.

Resources for Online Learning

The University of Houston is committed to student success, and provides information to optimize the online learning experience through ourPower-Onwebsite. Please visit this website for a comprehensive set of resources, tools, and tips including: obtaining access to the internet,  AccessUH, Blackboard, and Canvas; using your smartphone as a webcam; and downloading Microsoft Office 365 at no cost. For questions or assistance [email protected].

UH Email

Please check and use your Cougarnet email for communications related to this course. Faculty use the Cougarnet email to respond to course-related inquiries such as grade queries or progress reports for reasons of FERPA. To access your Cougarnet email,loginto your Microsoft 365 account with your Cougarnet credentials. VisitUniversity Information Technology (UIT)for instructions on how to connect your Cougarnet e-mail on a mobile device.

Webcams

Access to a webcam is required for students participating remotely in this course.

Security Escorts and Cougar Ride

UHPD continually works with the University community to make the campus a safe place to learn, work, and live. The security escort service is designed for the community members who have safety concerns and would like to have a Security Officer walk with them, for their safety, as they make their way across campus. Based on availability either a UHPD Security Officer or Police Officer will escort students, faculty, and staff to locations beginning and ending on campus. If you feel that you need a Security Officer to walk with you for your safety, please call713-743- 3333. Arrangements maybe made for special needs.
Parking and Transportation Services also offers a late-night, on-demand shuttle service called  “Cougar Ride” that provides rides to and from all on-campus shuttle stops, as well as the MD   Anderson Library, Cougar Village/Moody Towers and the UH Technology Bridge.   Rides can be
requested through the UH Go app.  Days and hours of operation can be found at https://uh.edu/af-university-services/parking/cougar-ride/.

Syllabus Changes

Please note that the instructor may need to make modifications to the course syllabus. Notice of such changes will be announced as quickly as possible through Canvas.