Program : Power Engineering (PE)

Degree : PhD

Course Code : ACE 722

Course Name : Advanced Power System Plant Design

Course Category : Elective Core Courses

Semester : Second Semester

Credit Hours : 3

Advanced considerations in the design of major power system plant components: Turbines (classifications, design, rating), Boilers(classifications, design, rating), transformers (transformer design and structure, volts per turn calculation, non-linear transient over voltage distribution etc); overhead lines (line design and top-tower geometry based on voltage level; insulator design, thermal and current rating etc); cables (design, single core/three phase construction etc); Switchgear (types, characteristics of an electric arc etc). Substation & Substation design – earthing systems and insulation coordination