Carleton University · ELEC 4602

Electrical Power Systems

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The electric power system. Components: power transformers and connections, transmission lines. Analysis: balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load flow, FACTS. Operation: frequency and voltage control, steady state and transient stability, fault protection. Distribution systems: utility, residential, commercial. Electrical safety: code, grounding/bonding.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2602 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as ELEC 3602 .
  • Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2602 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

The electric power system. Components: power transformers and connections, transmission lines. Analysis: balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load flow, FACTS. Operation: frequency and voltage control, steady state and transient stability, fault protection. Distribution systems: utility, residential, commercial. Electrical safety: code, grounding/bonding.

  • Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2602 .
  • Also listed as ELEC 3602 .
  • Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours a week.

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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/ELEC/

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