Power Systems Analysis

  1. Advanced and Modern Topics
    1. High-Voltage DC Transmission
      1. System Configurations
        1. Monopolar Configuration
          1. Ground Return Path
            1. Metallic Return Path
            2. Bipolar Configuration
              1. Balanced Operation
                1. Unbalanced Operation
                2. Back-to-Back Configuration
                  1. Asynchronous Interconnection
                    1. Frequency Conversion
                  2. Converter Technologies
                    1. Line-Commutated Converters
                      1. Thyristor-Based Converters
                        1. Commutation Process
                          1. Reactive Power Requirements
                          2. Voltage Source Converters
                            1. IGBT-Based Converters
                              1. PWM Control
                                1. Independent Power Control
                              2. Advantages and Disadvantages
                                1. Long-Distance Transmission
                                  1. Economic Break-Even Distance
                                    1. Power Loss Considerations
                                    2. Asynchronous Interconnection
                                      1. Frequency Independence
                                        1. Stability Benefits
                                        2. Power Flow Control
                                          1. Rapid Power Control
                                            1. Emergency Power Support
                                        3. Flexible AC Transmission Systems
                                          1. Series Controllers
                                            1. Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitor
                                              1. Operating Principles
                                                1. Impedance Control
                                                  1. Sub-Synchronous Resonance Mitigation
                                                  2. Static Synchronous Series Compensator
                                                    1. Voltage Source Converter Application
                                                      1. Series Voltage Injection
                                                        1. Power Flow Control
                                                      2. Shunt Controllers
                                                        1. Static Var Compensator
                                                          1. Thyristor-Controlled Reactor
                                                            1. Thyristor-Switched Capacitor
                                                              1. Voltage Regulation
                                                              2. Static Synchronous Compensator
                                                                1. Voltage Source Converter Application
                                                                  1. Reactive Power Control
                                                                    1. Voltage Support
                                                                  2. Combined Controllers
                                                                    1. Unified Power Flow Controller
                                                                      1. Series and Shunt Converter Combination
                                                                        1. Independent P and Q Control
                                                                          1. Transmission Capability Enhancement
                                                                        2. Applications and Benefits
                                                                          1. Power Flow Control
                                                                            1. Voltage Stability Enhancement
                                                                              1. Transient Stability Improvement
                                                                                1. Power Quality Improvement
                                                                              2. Integration of Renewable Energy
                                                                                1. Wind Power Generation
                                                                                  1. Types of Wind Turbines
                                                                                    1. Fixed Speed Turbines
                                                                                      1. Variable Speed Turbines
                                                                                        1. Direct Drive vs Geared Systems
                                                                                        2. Grid Integration Challenges
                                                                                          1. Intermittency Issues
                                                                                            1. Voltage Regulation Challenges
                                                                                              1. Power Quality Concerns
                                                                                            2. Solar Photovoltaic Generation
                                                                                              1. PV System Configurations
                                                                                                1. Grid-Connected Systems
                                                                                                  1. Stand-Alone Systems
                                                                                                    1. Hybrid Systems
                                                                                                    2. Inverter Technologies
                                                                                                      1. String Inverters
                                                                                                        1. Central Inverters
                                                                                                          1. Micro-Inverters
                                                                                                            1. Power Optimizers
                                                                                                          2. Impact on Grid Stability and Operation
                                                                                                            1. Variability and Uncertainty
                                                                                                              1. Forecasting Challenges
                                                                                                                1. Reserve Requirements
                                                                                                                2. Frequency and Voltage Regulation
                                                                                                                  1. Reduced System Inertia
                                                                                                                    1. Voltage Control Challenges
                                                                                                                    2. Protection and Control Issues
                                                                                                                      1. Fault Current Contributions
                                                                                                                        1. Anti-Islanding Protection
                                                                                                                          1. Grid Code Requirements
                                                                                                                      2. Smart Grid Concepts
                                                                                                                        1. Advanced Metering Infrastructure
                                                                                                                          1. Smart Meters
                                                                                                                            1. Two-Way Communication
                                                                                                                              1. Real-Time Data Collection
                                                                                                                                1. Remote Disconnect Capability
                                                                                                                                2. Communication Networks
                                                                                                                                  1. Communication Technologies
                                                                                                                                    1. Data Management Systems
                                                                                                                                      1. Cybersecurity Considerations
                                                                                                                                    2. Wide Area Measurement Systems
                                                                                                                                      1. System Monitoring and Control
                                                                                                                                        1. Real-Time System Monitoring
                                                                                                                                          1. State Estimation Enhancement
                                                                                                                                            1. Situational Awareness
                                                                                                                                          2. Phasor Measurement Units
                                                                                                                                            1. Synchronized Phasor Measurements
                                                                                                                                              1. GPS Time Synchronization
                                                                                                                                                1. High-Speed Data Sampling
                                                                                                                                                2. Applications in State Estimation
                                                                                                                                                  1. Linear State Estimation
                                                                                                                                                    1. Bad Data Detection
                                                                                                                                                      1. Topology Error Detection
                                                                                                                                                    2. Microgrids
                                                                                                                                                      1. Definition and Structure
                                                                                                                                                        1. Microgrid Components
                                                                                                                                                          1. Control Architecture
                                                                                                                                                          2. Islanding and Resynchronization
                                                                                                                                                            1. Planned Islanding
                                                                                                                                                              1. Unplanned Islanding
                                                                                                                                                                1. Resynchronization Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                2. Control and Protection of Microgrids
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hierarchical Control
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Protection Coordination
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Energy Management Systems

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