Power Transmission, Distribution and Utilization

Course Code - EE355

Wednesday-Friday, 0800-930
CL-5,Admin Block,KFUEIT

Dr. Hadeed Ahmed Sher

hadeed.kfueit@gmail.com
www.pveducator.com
HoD EE office, Admin Block
Office Hours: As displayed on the notice board
To understand the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Pakistan.

Course Description: This course is designed to educate the students about the generation,
transmission, distribution and utilization of electric power with special reference to Pakistan. The
course will cover the generating stations and their types, the transmission system structure including the calculation of typical line parameters. Moreover, this course will teach the students about
the power distribution system and utilization. The utilization of the electricity will be covered with
lighting and heating applications.
Prerequisite(s): Basic electric circuits.
Note(s): A minimum grade of C is required in this course to progress to COURSE.
Credit Hours: 3

Text(s):
Modern Power System Analysis, 3rd Edition Author(s): D.P Kotari , I J Nagrath; ISBN-13
: 978-0-07-04948
Electric Power Distribution System Engineering, 2nd Edition Author(s): Turan Gonan;
ISBN-13: 978-1-4200-6200-7
Selected research papers

Grade Distribution:
Assignments
Project
Quizzes
Midterm Exam
Final Exam

5%
10%
5%
30%
50%

Tentative Course Outline:

The weekly coverage might change as it depends on the progress of the class. However, you must
keep up with the reading assignments.
Week

Content

Week 1

Overview of a power system

Characteristics features of power system

Week 2,3

Series parameters of transmission line

Week 4,5

Shunt parameters of transmission line

Week 6

Characteristics and performance of a transmission line

Week 7

Physical construction of transmission line

Week 8

Mid term examination

Week 9

Introduction to distribution system

Week 10

Application of distribution system

Design of sub-transmission lines and distribution substations

Week 11

Design considerations for primary systems

Design considerations for secondary systems

Week 12

Voltage drop and power loss calculations

Week 13

Application of capacitors to distribution systems

Week 14

Distribution system voltage regulation

Week 15

Distribution system protection

Week 16

Electric power quality