Course detail

Distribution and Industrial Networks

FEKT-MPA-MEZAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course deals with operation of distribution and industrial networks, both viewpoints of requirements for power quality and of the reliability of supply. The ways of operating and fault conditions of these networks and their protection are explained, as well as problems of distributed generation sources connection. Part of the course is devoted to the currently used standards for evaluating the reliability of power supply.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Students should know the principles of unsymmetrical faults in power system, be able to describe the principles of overcurrent and distance protections. General knowledge is required at the level of bachelor's degree, but it is advisable to have completed course Distribution Equipments.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Students can gain up to 40 points from the total evaluation of the course for the project and tests during the semester and final oral exam max 60b. The first part is formed from a separate project max. 15b., two tests from distribution system operation max. 15b. and reliability of distribution networks 10b. The minimum number of points to be awarded is 20b, with a minimum of 12,5b from the tests. Written part examines students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to determine network conditions during failure states and to orientate in the area of DS reliability. The oral part is focused on their orientation in thematic circuits defined by the syllabus.

Labs are compulsory; correctly excused absence can be replaced by arrangement with the teacher.

Aims

The course should familiarize students with the design and operation of distribution and industrial networks. The aim is to introduce the fundamentals of network faults and how they are protected. The last part of the course is focused on the current standards used for evaluating the reliability of power supply.
Graduates of this course should be able to
- describe the operation and method of dimensioning of compensated networks,
- explain the differences in protection and ground fault localization methods in isolated and compensated networks,
- list the basic voltage characteristics,
- explain the voltage control process in a characteristic point of the distribution network,
- assess the influence of local sources on the quality of voltage at the point of connection
- define basic types overvoltages in the distribution network
- apply the wavelet theory on the calculation of surge arrester protection distance,
- describe the method of evaluation and indicators of reliability of power supply.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Glover D. J.,Sarma M.S.; Power system analyses and design; ISBN 0-534-95367-0 (EN)
Kersting W.H.; Distribution system modeling and analysis; ISBN 978-1-4398-5622-2 (EN)
Phadke A.G., Thorp J.S.; Computer relaying for power systems; ISBN 978-0-470-057 13-1 (EN)
Sleva A.F.; Protective relay principles; ISBN 978-0-8247-5372-6 (EN)

Recommended reading

Ali Abur, Antonio Gómez Expósito: Power System State Estimation - Theory and implementation, 9780824755706 (EN)
Federico Milano: Power System Modelling and Scripting, 978-3-642-13668-9 (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPA-EEN Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Different network concepts in neutral point treatment terms, its features and application.
2. Compensated network operation - construction and setting of Petersen coil.
3. Voltage proportion of distribution networks - voltage control in characteristic node.
4. Asymmetry of voltage in distribution network, electric traction supply.
5. Connection of distributed generation sources.
6. Negative effects of industrial installations and distributed generation.
7. Protection against overvoltage.
8. Protection and automatic devices for distribution lines.
9. Remote control, measuring and information transport.
10. Electrical network reliability.
11. Reliability indicators as a random quantity.
12. Continuity as a supply quality component. Evaluation of supply reliability.
13. Estimation methods of electrical network reliability, their application in optimization problems.

Fundamentals seminar

6 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Design of compensation coil for the given network.
2. Calculation of earth fault current in insulated and compensated network.
3. Design of power factor compensation system and its implementation into the industrial network.

Exercise in computer lab

16 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Fundamentals of work in PSCAD program
2. Modeling of distribution network elements in PSCAD program
3. Modeling of distribution network elements in PSCAD program
4. Modeling of faults in distribution network elements in PSCAD program
5. Individual project in PSCAD program
6. Individual project in PSCAD program
7. Simulation of reliability of MV simple feeder by means of unsequentional method MONTE CARLO
8. Simulation of reliability of MV simple feeder by means of unsequentional method MONTE CARLO

Laboratory exercise

4 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Measuring on MV line model - fault locators
2. Measuring on MV network model - influence of Petersen coil tunning on earth fault residual current