Aims and Scope

The scope of the course is the comprehension of the meaning, the role and the operation of Electrical Distribution Networks in the frame of the integrated Electrical Power Systems, as well as the thorough investigation of the traditional and digital techniques used for the analysis of Distribution Networks.

Course Description 

Theory

DC and AC distribution lines and networks.  Comparison of conductor costs in AC and DC distribution networks. Feeders and distributors for supply systems. Optimal feeding points position. Voltage drop graphical construction. Computer aided electrical power distribution network analysis. Insulation resistance of distribution networks. Methods for the determination of leakage resistance and for faults location. Electrical and mechanical characteristics of power distribution network materials. 

Laboratory

The laboratory part of the course consists of practical implementation of several electrical distribution networks arrangements developed through appropriate models of lines, loads and supply systems, aiming at the study of the whole distribution network and of each separate component of it.  

Expected Course Outcome

By the end of the course the students should: 

• Recognize a distribution network as a discrete part of an integrated Electrical Power System
• Understand in great extent the theoretical background determining the structure and the operation of electrical power distribution networks.
• Be able to implement the above mentioned theoretical principles for the study and analysis of the electrical power distribution networks.

Bibliography

Greek:

1.    Παπαδιάς Β., "Γραμμές Μεταφοράς Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας", 1982.

2.    Παπαδιάς Β., "Ανάλυση Συστήματος Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας, Μόνιμη κατάσταση λειτουργίας", 1985.

3.    Παπαδόπουλος Μ., "Δίκτυα Διανομής Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας".

4.    Διαμαντόπουλος Δ., "Μαθήματα Μεταφοράς και Διανομής Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας", 1979.

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6.    Ξανθός Ν. Β. "Παραγωγή– Μεταφορά – Διανομή – Μέτρηση και Εξοικονόμηση Ηλεκτρικής Ενέργειας", Εκδόσεις Ζήτη, Θεσσαλονίκη 2003.

English:

1.    Leonard L. Grigsby, "Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution", CRC, 2007.

2.    Colin Bayliss, "Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering", Newnes, 2007.

3.    Cotton H. - Barber M., "The Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy", Hodder and Stoughton, London 1976.

4.    Stevenson W., "Elements of Power System Analysis", Mc Graw - Hill, 1982.

5.    Elgerd O., "Electric Energy Systems Theory", Mc Graw - Hill, 1982.

6.    Weedy B., "Electric Power Systems", Wiley 1987.

6.    A.E. Guile and W. Paterson "Electrical power systems", Vol. 1, Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh 1969.