Course Description:

The course power system planning and operation consists the following chapters: Load forecasting, Planning and design , Generation system cost analysis, Power system operation

Course Objective

The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of power system planning and operation.

1. The students will have a sound understanding of fundamentals of load forecasting techniques.

2. The students will be able to learn and understand basics design concepts of generating   stations, switchyards, and transmission lines.

3. The students will have a sound understanding of calculation of transmission losses, economic load dispatch and optimal operation of power systems.

4.The students will be able to carry out cost analysis of generation systems.