EE593/EE432: Electric Power Distribution Systems
Graduate/Undergraduate Course, Clarkson University, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 2025
Role: Grading Teaching Assistant Semester: Fall 2025
Course covers design, operation, and control of modern electric power distribution systems including feeder modeling, fault detection (FLISR), Volt/Var Optimization, CVR technologies, and Smart Inverter/AMI applications. Supplemented with real-world industry case studies supporting grid modernization efforts.
Course Topics
| Topic | Lecture Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Power Systems | Syllabus and Introduction |
| Fundamentals | Distribution system fundamentals, load characteristics |
| Transformers | Transformer modeling in distribution systems |
| Feeder Modeling | Overhead lines and cables modeling |
| Volt Regulation | Regulator, regulator voltage control, capacitor bank control |
| Load Flow | Distribution power flow |
| Volt/Var and CVR | Voltage control, conservation voltage reduction |
| FLISR | Fault location, isolation and service restoration |
| Protection | Fuse to fuse coordination, TCC curve |
| Advanced Applications | Smart meters, smart inverter control |