1. Basic Structure of the Power Transmission and Distribution: Modeling Power System with MATLAB
Konstantin Yakunin, Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, TN
POWER SYSTEM LESSON
OBJECTIVES
Refrigeration and Power Systems (College level course)
Explain basics of an electrical distribution system
Discuss critical components of a power system (PS)
Create a realistic PS model using MATLAB-Simulink
Perform simulations of a PS under different scenarios.
PROCEDURES
A realistic model of power distribution system includes:
Power generator
Transmission lines
Step-up and step-down transformers
Different Levels of customers
Energy storage
Analyze a behavior of the PS (voltage, current and power on each element of the PS) with a regular performance
Analyze a behavior of the PS with a short loss of power
OVERVIEW
This lesson plan aims to explain college students the basics concepts of power distribution systems. Students will study a role of each critical element in a PS. Create their own model of a power distribution system using MATLAB. Students will perform simulations of different situations that can happen in a real PS.
Loss of power
Energy storage increases stability of the system
ENGINEERING CONNECTIONS
In this lesson students will learn engineering concepts behind power distribution systems and how to design a simple power system. Learn how to setup real parameters of the PS. Analysis stability of the system with different types of loads and scenarios.
Image credit: United States Department of Energy
LESSON OUTCOMES
Students will be able to design a simple power distribution system.
Students will demonstrate the ability build a realistic model of a power system in MATLAB.
Students will be able to model different behaviors of a power distribution system using their models.
MATERIALS
Use MATLAB-Simulink to create a PS model
REFERENCES
Energy Resources lectures of Jane Woodward and Karl Knappat Stanford University