ECSE 522. Nonlinear Phenomena in Power Systems Dynamics.
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ECSE 522
Nonlinear Phenomena in Power Systems Dynamics.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduces nonlinear dynamics, with applications to generic engineering and power engineering. Topics include one- and two- dimensional systems; bifurcations;
phase plane; nonlinear oscillators; Lorenz equations and chaos. Emphasizes power system dynamic modelling and stability. Topics include synchronous machine
dynamic modelling; numerical integration methods for dynamic simulations; excitation system and turbine governor; transient stability; small signal stability; voltage stability; nonlinear dynamics and bifurcations in power system dynamic study.
- (3-0-9)
- Prerequisite(s): ECSE 361 or ECSE 362, MATH 263, ECSE 307
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