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Power System Dynamics and Protections

Systemdynamik und Leittechnik in der elektrischen Energieversorgung

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Göran Andersson, Dr. Marek Zima
VVZ CR 3.6

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:46

Abstract

Dynamic processes in power systems, load-frequency control, voltage control, stability, line protection.

Objective

Dynamic processes in power systems, load-frequency control, voltage control, stability, line protection.

Content

Dynamical properties of electric machines, networks, loads and integrated systems. Models of power plants, turbines, turbine control, load-frequency control, tie-line control. Models of synchronous machines. Equal area criterion. Small signal stability. Voltage control and static stability. Properties of protection systems: dependability, reliability, selectivity, back-up functions, economy. Line protections: Influence of fault impedance, grounding, time setting. Differential protections. Digital protections. Intelligent protections.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes. WWW pages.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Systemdynamik und Leittechnik in der elektrischen Energieversorgung
  • Tue 08:15-12:00 (ETZ J 91)
4 h weekly

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