UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST - MANILA

College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
School Year 2015-2016
COURSE CODE

NEE 512

COURSE TITLE

ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

COURSE CREDIT

Lecture 3 units (3 hours/week)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
PRE-REQUISITE/S

Laboratory 0 unit
This course deals with the study of distribution systems, transmission line
parameters, cables and insulators and also the recent trends in power
Transmission and Distribution Systems.
CO-REQUISITE: NEE 513 (Electrical Transmission And Distribution Systems
Laboratory)

EE DEPARTMENT
MISSION

The mission of the Electrical Engineering Department declare its role to the
development of globally competitive Professional Electrical Engineers equipped with
proper knowledge, technical skills, and values that will contribute to national
development.

EE DEPARTMENT VISION

The Electrical Engineering Department is envisioned to be provider of Electrical

Engineers, and to become the premiere school with the best undergraduate program
equipped with modern laboratory facility for research, computational method, and
experimentation.

EE PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES

After three to five years from graduation, the Electrical Engineering alumni shall:
1. have pursued advancement towards Electrical Engineering practice to become
a globally competitive Professional Electrical Engineers
2. be contributors to the development in the practice of Electrical Engineering
both locally and international and to promote high standard of electrical

engineering practice for the welfare of the society and the environment.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

a
.

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

b
.

Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c
.

Design a system, component or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints

d
.

Function on multi-disciplinary teams

e
.

Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

f. Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

g
.

Communicate effectively in both Filipino and English languages

h
.

Have an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

i.

Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j.

Apply knowledge of contemporary issues

k
.

Use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of electrical
engineering.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the structure and operation of electricity generation, transmission
and distribution systems.
2. Solve problems involving modelling, mechanical and electrical design and

a b c d e f g h i j k
I
I

performance evaluation of power transmission and distribution lines.

3. Analyze the usage of transmission and distribution line parameters.

WEEKS/HO
URS

LEARNIN
G
OUTCOM
ES

TOPIC

LO1
LO2
LO3

1. Mechanical Design of Overhead Lines

1.1.Main Components of Overhead Lines
1.1.1.Conductor Materials
1.1.2.Line Supports
1.1.3.Insulators
1.2.Potential Distribution over Suspension Insulator
String
1.2.1.String efficiency
1.2.2.Methods of Improving String Efficiency
1.3.Corona
1.3.1.Factors Affecting Corona
1.3.2.Advantages and Disadvantages of Corona
1.3.3.Methods of Reducing Corona Effect
1.4.Sag in Overhead Lines
1.5.Some Mechanical Principles

LO1
LO2
LO3

2. Electrical Design of Overhead Lines

2.1.Constants of a Transmission Line
2.1.1.Resistance of a Transmission Line
2.1.2.Inductance of a Single- and 3-Phase
Overhead Line
2.1.2.1.Concept of Self-GMD and Mutual GMD
2.1.3.Capacitance of a Single- and 3-Phase

1-3
9 HOURS

TEACHING
AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITIE
S

ASSESSM
ENT
TASKS

Lecture
Problem
Solving

Seatwork
Assignment
Quiz

Lecture
Problem
Solving

Seatwork
Assignment
Quiz

QUIZ 1
4-7
12 HOURS

Overhead Line

QUIZ 2
PRELIM EXAM
8-9

LO1
LO2

6 HOURS

3. Performance of Transmission Lines

3.1.Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines
3.1.1.Single- and Three-Phase Short Transmission
Line
3.1.1.1.Effect of Load P.F. on Regulation and
Efficiency

Lecture
Problem
Solving

Seatwork
Assignment
Quiz

Lecture
Problem
Solving

Seatwork
Assignment
Quiz

Lecture
Problem
Solving

Seatwork
Assignment
Quiz

Lecture
Problem
Solving

Seatwork
Assignment
Quiz

QUIZ 1
LO1
LO2

10-12
9 HOURS

3.1.2.Medium Transmission Lines

3.1.2.1.End Condenser Method
3.1.2.2.Nominal T Method
3.1.2.3.Nominal Method
3.1.3.Long Transmission Lines
3.1.3.1.Analysis of Long Transmission Lines
3.1.3.2.Generalized Constants of a
Transmission Line

QUIZ 2
MIDTERM EXAM
13-15
9 HOURS

4. Distribution Systems
4.1.Classification of DC and AC Distribution
4.2.Overhead vs Underground System
4.3.Connection Schemes of Distribution System
4.4.Requirements of a Distribution System
4.5.Design Considerations in Distribution System

QUIZ 1
16-19
9 HOURS

5. DC Distribution
5.1.Types of DC Distributors
5.2.DC Distribution Calculations
5.3.Comparison of 3-wire and 2-wire DC distribution
6. AC Distribution
6.1.AC Distribution Calculation
6.2.
Method
s of solving AC Distribution Problems

QUIZ 2
FINAL EXAM
SUMMARY
WEEK
1-3
4-7
8-9
10-12
13-15
16-19

TOPICS

LECTURE

Mechanical Design of Overhead Lines

Electrical Design of Overhead Lines
Performance of Transmission Lines
Medium Transmission Lines
Long Transmission Lines
Distribution Systems
DC Distribution
AC Distribution

LABORATO
RY

9 hours
12 hours
6 hours
9 hours
9 hours
12 hours
TOTAL

57 HOURS

References:
1. Grigsby, Leonard. 2012. Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 3rd edition.USA:
CRC Press
2. Metha, V.K. and Metha, Rohit. 2012. Principles of Power System.. India : S. Chand
3. Stevenson, William. 1984. Elements of Power System Analysis. New York, USA : McGraw-Hill.
4. Nagrath, I.J. and Kothari, D.P. 2008. Modern Power System Analysis. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill
GRADING SYSTEM
Prelim

Midterm

Finals

Quizzes (Q)

33%

Quizzes (Q)

33%

Quizzes (Q)

33%

Prelim Exam (PE)

67%

Midterm Exam (ME)

67%

Final Exam (FE)

67%

Prelim Grade (PG)

100%

Tentative Midterm Grade

100%
(TMG)
Midterm Grade=
2TMG+ PG
3

Tentative Final Grade

(TFG)

Final Grade=

100%

MG
( 2TFG+
)
3

Prepared by:

Reviewed by:

Approved by:

Date Revised:

Engr. Jessica Laine

Tumbaga

Engr. Ernilyn De Guzman

Engr. Dominador S.
Pagbilao

June, 2015

GENERAL POLICIES
1. Absence in excess of 20% of total required number of meetings per term will be given a mark of D
Dropped unofficially.
2. Late in excess of 25% of the scheduled class duration will be considered absent (15 minutes for a 1
hour class; 23 minutes for a 1-1/2 hour class; 30 minutes for a 2 hour class). Reference time is
DOSTs JUAN TIME.
3. Only missed major exams may be given a special make-up exam with valid reasons and upon
presentation of related documents. Missed quizzes will be given a score of 0.
4. Cheating will be automatically penalized with a final grade of 5.0.
5. Student not in proper uniform will not be admitted in the class.