DOC/LP/01/01.07.

2012

LESSON PLAN
LP Rev. No: 01
Sub Code: EE2303

Date: 28/06/2014

Sub Name: Transmission and Distribution

Page 1 of 5

Unit : I

Branch : EEE

Semester : V

Unit syllabus:
1. INTRODUCTION

Structure of electric power system - different operating voltages of generation, transmission and
distribution-advantage of higher operating voltage for AC transmission. An introduction to EHV
AC transmission, HVDC transmission and FACTs. Mechanical design of transmission line
between towers sag and tension calculations using approximate equations taking into account
the effect of ice and wind.
Objective
Basics of different operating voltages and various types of transmission.
Lectu
re
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Topics to be covered
Basics of transmission and their voltage levels
Structure of electric power system-Generation to
consumer point
Different operating voltages of generation,
transmission and distribution
Necessity of EHV AC transmission
HVDC
transmission,
Advantages
and
disadvantages of HVDC
Objectives of FACTS and classification of FACTS
controller
Mechanical design of transmission line between
towers
Need for Sag and tension calculations using
approximate equations taking into account the
effect of ice and wind.

Problems regarding sag

Discussion-old university
Problem

question

paper

Time
Books
Allocatio
Referr
n
ed
(min)
50
1,2,4
50
1,2,4

Teaching
Method
BB&PPT
BB&PPT

50

1,2,4

BB

50
50

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB&PPT
BB

50

1,2,4

BB&PPT

50

1,2,4

BB

50

1,2,4

BB

50
50

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

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LESSON PLAN
LP Rev. No: 01
Sub Code: EE2303

Date: 28/06/2014

Sub Name: Transmission and distribution

Page 2 of 5

Unit : II

Branch :EEE

Semester : V

Unit syllabus:
2. TRANSMISSION LINE PARAMETERS
Parameters of resistance, inductance and capacitance calculations - single and three phase
transmission lines - single and double circuits - solid, stranded and bundled conductors symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing transposition of lines concepts of GMR and GMD skin and proximity effects - interference with neighbouring communication circuits. Corona
discharge characteristics critical voltage and loss. (Simple diagrams of typical towers and
conductors for 400, 220 and 110 kV operations)
Objective
To develop expressions for the computation of transmission line parameters.

Lecture
No
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23&24

Topics to be covered
Basics of transmission line parameters,
Parameter of resistance
Parameters of inductance and capacitance
and effects of RLC in transmission lines
Single and three phase transmission lines

Problems regarding Transmission lines

Solid, stranded and bundled conductors
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing
Transposition of lines and their needs in
transmission lines
GMR and concepts of self and mutual GMD
Capacitance of single phase, three phase over
head lines and Skin and proximity effects
Corona formation and Corona discharge
(Simple diagrams of typical towers and
conductors for 400, 220 and 110 kV operations)

Discussion-old university question paper

Problem
CAT1

Time
Allocatio
n
(min)
50

Books
Referr
ed

Teaching
Method

1,2,4

BB

50

1,2,4

PPT

50
50
50
50
50

1,2,4
1,2,4
1,2,4
1,2,4
1,2,4

BB

50
50

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

50
50

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

50

1,2,4

BB

100

BB
BB
BB

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LESSON PLAN
LP Rev. No: 01
Sub Code: EE2303

Date: 28/06/2014

Sub Name: Transmission and distribution

Page 3 of 5

Unit :III

Branch : EEE

Semester :V

Unit syllabus:
3. MODELLING AND PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION LINES
Transmission line classification - short line, medium line and long line equivalent
circuits Ferranti effect - surge impedance, attenuation constant and phase constant - voltage
regulation and transmission efficiency - real and reactive power flow in lines power circle
diagrams shunt and series compensation. An introduction to power angle diagram surge
impedance loading, loadability limits based on thermal loading; angle and voltage stability
considerations.
9
Objective:
To obtain the equivalent circuits for the transmission lines based on distance and operating voltage for
determining voltage regulation and efficiency. Also to improve the voltage profile of the transmission
system.

33

Time
Allocatio
Topics to be covered
n
(min)
Basics of modelling in transmission
50
Transmission line classification (Medium
50
and long )
Equivalent circuits-End condenser, T model
50
Equivalent circuits Model, long transmission
50
line Equivalent circuits and Ferranti effect
Surge impedance, attenuation constant and
50
phase constant
Voltage
regulation
and transmission
50
efficiency
Real and reactive power
50
Power circle diagrams (Receiving, sending
50
end Power circle diagrams)
Problems
50

34

Shunt and series compensation.

50

1,2,4

BB

35

Power angle diagram

50

1,2,4

BB

36

Surge impedance loading, load ability limits

50

1,2,4

BB

37
38

Angle and voltage stability considerations

Discussion-old university question paper
Problem

50
50

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

Lecture
No
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

Books
Referre
d

Teachin
g
Method

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

1,2,4

BB

1,2,4

BB

1,2,4
1,2,4

BB
BB

1,2,4

BB

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LESSON PLAN
LP Rev. No: 01
Sub Code: EE2303

Date: 28/06/2014

Sub Name: Transmission and distribution

Page 4 of 5

Unit : IV

Branch : EEE

Semester : V

Unit syllabus:
4. INSULATORS AND CABLES
Classification of insulators for transmission and distribution purpose voltage distribution in
insulator string and grading - improvement of string efficiency. Underground cables
-constructional features of LT and HT cables insulation resistance, capacitance, dielectric
stress and grading tan and power loss thermal characteristics.
Objective:
To analyses the voltage distribution in insulator strings and cables and methods to improve the same

42

Time
Alloca
Topics to be covered
tion
(min)
Basics of Insulators and cables(Insulation
50
resistance)
Classification of insulators
50
Voltage distribution in insulator string and
50
grading
String efficiency
50

43

Problems based on string calculation

50

1,2

BB

44
45
46

Underground cables
LT and HT cables
Classification of cables Insulation resistance,

50
50
50

1,2
1,2
1,2

BB
BB
BB

50
50
100

1,2
1,2
1,2

BB
BB
BB

Lecture
No
39
40
41

Books
Referred

Teaching
Method

1,2

BB

1,2
1,2

BB
BB

1,2

BB

capacitance, dielectric stress and grading

47
48
49&50
51&52

Tan and power loss calculation

Thermal characteristics.
Discussion-old university question paper
Problem
CAT 2

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LESSON PLAN
LP Rev. No: 01
Sub Code: EE2303

Date: 28/06/2014

Sub Name: Transmission and distribution

Page 5 of 5

Unit : V

Branch : EEE

Semester : V

Unit syllabus:
5. SUBSTATION, GROUNDING SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Classification, functions and major components of substations. Bus-bar arrangements -substation
bus schemes - single bus, double bus with double breaker, double bus with single breaker, main
and transfer bus, ring bus, breaker-and-a half with two main buses, double bus-bar with bypass
isolators. Importance of earthing in a substation. Qualitative treatment to neutral grounding and
earthing practices in substations. Feeders, distributors and service mains. DC distributor 2-wire
and 3-wire, radial and ring main distribution. AC distribution single phase and three phase 4wire distribution.
Objective:
To understand the operation of the different distribution schemes and to improve knowledge on
concepts of Substation and grounding system
Lecture
No

Topics to be covered

Time
Allocatio
n
(min)
50

Books
Referre
d

Teachin
g
Method

1,2

BB

53

Major components of substations and types

of substation)

54

Bus-bar
arrangements
(advantages
and
disadvantages of rigid type over strain type bus
bar)
Substation bus schemes - single bus, double bus
with double breaker, double bus with single
breaker, main and transfer bus
Ring bus, breaker-and-a-half with two main
buses, double bus-bar with bypass isolators.

50

1,2

BB

50

1,2

BB

50

1,2

BB

Importance of earthing in a substation

Qualitative treatment to neutral grounding and
earthing practises in substations
Qualitative treatment to neutral grounding and
earthing practises in substations
Feeders, distributors and service mains
DC distributor 2-wire and 3-wire
Radial and ring mail distribution
AC distribution single phase and three phase
4-wire distribution

50

1,2

BB

50

1,2

BB

50
50
50
50

1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2

BB
BB
BB
BB

Overall revision regarding subject

50
Discussion-old university question paper
50
Problem
CAT 3
100

1,2
1,2

BB
BB

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56
57
58
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1. B.R.Gupta, Power System Analysis and Design, S. Chand, New Delhi, 2003.

2. S.N. Singh, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Prentice Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2002.
REFERENCES:
1. Luces M. Fualkenberry, Walter Coffer, Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission,
Pearson Education, 1996.
2. Hadi Saadat, Power System Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, 2003.
3. Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Guidelines for Transmission System Planning, New
Delhi.
4. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Handbook, 2003.

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Dr.M.Gopalakrishnan
Mr.T.Annamalai
Professor
Assistant Professor
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