Overview
Load flow analysis is the basic tool for power system analysis in the power industry and serves to give an understanding of power system performance. Knowledge of power system performance is essential before more advanced power system analysis study is carried out.
This unit is approximately 50% theory and 50% worked examples such that the worked examples build on and explain the theory of modelling and load flow analysis. The presentation of the unit material is interactive and as a result, the referred teaching approach for this module is one that has the participants actively involved in the discussions that result from the presentations and example problems or calculations.
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By attending this unit, participants will gain what new knowledge and skills in the area of power system load flow analysis. This unit uses a discursive and case study approach via intensive face-to-face delivery of core content with associated PowerPoint slides, unit notes and further readings. These notes provide a basic explanation of what is required to perform power system load flow analysis. Learning in this unit is further enhanced by students examining worked examples and several exercises during the unit and participating in the follow-up discussions of these with their class group and unit presenter. It is one that will have you actively involved in the discussions that result from readings and from the unit materials. This approach sets the foundation for collaborative discussion and ongoing interaction with peers and university/industry experts and real-world assessments. In this way, the unit has a balance of theory and practical worked examples in a shared learning environment.
Who should participate?
This unit is aimed at Engineers working in the Power sector to advance their understanding of current practices used in power system load flow analysis.To undertake this unit, you should have a good grasp of electrical technology and the level of design computation needed, and a working knowledge of power system engineering. There is no specific pre‐requisite unit that needs to be completed before undertaking this unit, but students should have a good grasp of linear algebra, in particular matrices, vectors, matrix inverses, as well as calculus, differentiation, Taylor’s series, and complex numbers There is no specific pre‐requisite unit that needs to be completed before undertaking this course, but students should have a good grasp of:
- linear algebra, in particular matrices, vectors, matrix inverses
- calculus , differentiation, Taylor’s series, and;
- complex numbers
There are three assignments associated with this unit. To help you tackle the assignment, all the analysis steps are introduced progressively through unit notes and readings with worked examples.
Your expert facilitators Yateendra Mishra & Benson Heng
Yateendra Mishra received his PhD from the University of Queensland in 2009 in the area of advances in power system small signal stability analysis considering load modelling and emerging generation resource. In 2005 he received his Master of Technology (Energy Studies, IIT Delhi, India) in the area of power system stability enhancement in a deregulated electric utility environment using FACTS devices. His Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BIT Mesra, Ranchi, India) in 2003 allowed him to study a novel approach to short term load forecasting using Neuro-Fuzzy technique. His research interests include: Energy Storage Systems (ESS), smart grid and plug in electric vehicles, power system planning - transmission and generation interconnection, load modelling and its impact on system stability, and modelling of wind generators (DFIG) and its impact on power system stability.
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Benson Heng received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Queensland in 2003, and his Masters in Engineering Science (Electricity Supply) from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2010. Benson has works as a Senior Network Development Planning Engineer with the ENERGEX Network Development Planning Department. He is now with EnergyQ as a Network Modelling Manager with the EnergyQ Grid Planning and Optimization.
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Core concepts
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Set up and run a load flow program.
- Ensure convergence.
- Examine the results for evidence of numerical instabilities, and inaccuracies.
- Model system elements.
- Manipulate the PSS SINCAL load flow application.
- Analyse system adequacy in a simple distribution system using the SINCAL load flow application.
- Understand what a load flow does — focusing on the input data and an understanding of branch characteristics and modelling related to Transmission System Studies.
- Understand output data — focusing on load flow solutions related to Transmission System studies.
- Understand Transmission Capacity — real and reactive power flow.
- Run a load flow and analyse the solutions evident in a number of transmission case studies — carrying out contingency analysis to investigate the change in reactive power flow and reactive power requirements for the network.
- Carry out a planning study and recommend a reinforcement strategy for the network in a formal written report.
Details
Where and when
Face-to-face Delivery
This offering will be delivered face-to-face at the QUT Executive Education Centre,
B Block, QUT Gardens Point, 2 George St, Brisbane QLD 4000
- 2021 dates to be confirmed
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Certification
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the unit assignment. You will also receive a copy of your marked assignment with results. Assignments are generally due 8 weeks after completion of the face to face component. Exact dates will be advised.
Cost
| Registration type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Early Bird registration (closes 4 weeks prior to course commencement) | $1,620 (GST exclusive) |
| Standard registration | $1,800 (GST exclusive) |
| QUT Alumni registration | $1,350 (GST exclusive) |
| Group registration (4 or more from the same organisation) | $1,620 (GST exclusive) per person |
Registrations close 1 week prior to course commencement
More details
Please note: You will require a laptop for this unit. Software will be required to be downloaded and used during the unit. The software will be provided to you for use during the duration of the unit.
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