Course syllabus

  1. Learning outcome
  2. Course syllabus

010153402-63 การผลิต การส่ง และ การจำหน่ายไฟฟ้า (Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution)

Course Syllabus

Data entry : Assoc.Prof. Dr.Cattareeya Suwanasri
1. Course number and name

010153402-63 การผลิต การส่ง และ การจำหน่ายไฟฟ้า (Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution)

2. Credits and contact hours

3(3-0-6)

3. Instructor’s or course coordinator’s name

Assoc.Prof. Dr.Cattareeya Suwanasri

4. Text book, title, author, and year

  1. J. J. Grainger and W. D. Stevenson, Power System Analysis. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 1994.
  2. H. Saadat, Power System Analysis, 3rd ed. New York, NY, USA: PSA Publishing, 2010.
  3. P. Kundur, Power System Stability and Control. New York, NY, USA: McGraw-Hill, 1994.

5. Specific course information

  1. brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
    Structure of electric power system; sources of electric energy; conventional and renewable energy power plants; AC power circuits; per unit system; load characteristics; generator characteristics and models; power transformer characteristics and models; transmission line models and parameters; electrical power distribution systems; distributed generation; electric power system equipment.
  2. prerequisites or co-requisites
    010153301-63 Electrical Machines I
  3. indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
    Required : Credits: 3 (3-0-6) Contact hours: 3 hours per week

6. Specific goals for the course

  1. specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
    1. CLO1 Explain the structure of electric power systems and compare conventional and renewable energy sources and power generation technologies. (SO1)
    2. CLO2 Calculate and analyze AC power circuits and per-unit systems for electric power system applications. (SO1)
    3. CLO3 Analyze load characteristics and develop models of generators, power transformers, and transmission lines to evaluate power system performance. (SO1)
    4. CLO4 Evaluate the characteristics, operation, and applications of electrical power distribution systems, distributed generation, and power system equipment. (SO1)
    5. CLO5 Evaluate and recommend appropriate power system solutions to meet specified requirements by considering technical performance, reliability, safety, environmental impact, and economic factors. (SO2)
  2. explicitly indicate which of the student outcomes listed in Criterion 3 or any other outcomes are addressed by the course.
    ABET Student Outcome (SO) Listed in Criterion 3 Course learning outcome (CLO)
    SO1 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    • CLO1 Explain the structure of electric power systems and compare conventional and renewable energy sources and power generation technologies. (SO1)
    • CLO2 Calculate and analyze AC power circuits and per-unit systems for electric power system applications. (SO1)
    • CLO3 Analyze load characteristics and develop models of generators, power transformers, and transmission lines to evaluate power system performance. (SO1)
    • CLO4 Evaluate the characteristics, operation, and applications of electrical power distribution systems, distributed generation, and power system equipment. (SO1)
    SO2 an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    • CLO5 Evaluate and recommend appropriate power system solutions to meet specified requirements by considering technical performance, reliability, safety, environmental impact, and economic factors. (SO2)

7. Brief list of topics to be covered
Week Topic Details Activities
1 Power System Construction and Structure Overview of electric power systems; system components; generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization sectors; interconnected power networks; power system hierarchy and architecture. Lecture, discussion and assignment/test on national power system structure, identification of major power system components.
2 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Electric energy conversion principles; power generation processes; transmission and distribution networks; voltage levels and power flow from generation to consumers. Lecture, discussion and assignment/test on case study of power flow from power plant to end users; system diagram analysis.
3 Conventional Power Generation Systems Thermal, hydroelectric, gas turbine, diesel, and nuclear power plants; operating principles; advantages and limitations; environmental considerations. Lecture, discussion and assignment/test on comparison of conventional generation technologies; technical and economic evaluation.
4 Renewable Energy Systems and Grid Integration Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and small hydro generation; renewable energy characteristics; challenges of grid integration and sustainability considerations. Lecture and assignment/test on renewable energy assessment and grid integration issues.
5 Basic Concepts of Electric Power Systems and AC Power Circuits Fundamental electrical quantities; sinusoidal waveforms; phasors; active, reactive, and apparent power; power factor. Lecture and assignment/test on problem-solving on AC circuit calculations.
6 Voltage, Current, and Power in Three-Phase Systems Balanced and unbalanced systems; star and delta connections; three-phase power calculations. Lecture and assignment/test on calculation and simulation of three-phase circuits.
7 Per-Unit System and Applications in Power Systems Base quantities; per-unit conversion; advantages of per-unit representation; applications in power system analysis. Lecture and assignment/test on per-unit calculation and network representation.
8 Load Characteristics and Load Modeling Types of electrical loads; daily and seasonal load variations; load curves; demand factor; diversity factor; load forecasting concepts. Lecture and assignment/test on load profile analysis and load parameters.
9 Generator Characteristics and Modeling Synchronous generator construction; operating characteristics; equivalent circuits; steady-state generator models. Lecture and assignment/test on model development and performance analysis.
Power Transformer Characteristics and Modeling Transformer construction and operation; equivalent circuit; losses; voltage regulation; efficiency and transformer models. Lecture and assignment/test on transformer parameter calculation and performance evaluation.
11 Transmission Line Parameters Resistance, inductance, and capacitance of transmission lines; line parameter calculations; effects on system performance. Lecture, assignment, and test-based evaluation on transmission line parameter calculation and modeling.
12 Modeling and Performance Analysis of Short and Medium Transmission Lines Short-line and medium-line models; ABCD parameters; voltage regulation; transmission efficiency. Lecture, performance analysis, and assignment/test evaluation through engineering problem-solving exercises.
13 Modeling and Performance Analysis of Long Transmission Lines Long transmission line theory; distributed parameters; surge impedance; line performance evaluation. Lecture and assignment/test evaluation on long transmission line modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
14 Electrical Power Distribution Systems, Distributed Generation, and Power System Equipment Distribution network configurations; distributed generation technologies; substations; circuit breakers; protective devices and associated equipment. Lecture, assignment, and test-based evaluation through a case study of distribution system design and equipment selection.
15 Power System Operation, Reliability, and Technical-Economic Evaluation Power system operation principles; reliability assessment; safety considerations; environmental impact; economic analysis; selection of appropriate power system solutions. Lecture, assignment, and test-based evaluation through case studies and project presentations on power system solution evaluation and recommendation based on technical, reliability, safety, environmental, and economic criteria.
8. Course Assessment
Course assessment Weight score (%) Assessment tools Date
Ten (10) quizzes covering weekly topics, problem-solving exercises, and concept understanding. 40 quiz 29 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026
Individual assignment involving analysis and calculations related to electric power systems. 5 assignment 29 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026
Group discussion and presentation on contemporary power system issues, renewable energy integration, or system operation case studies. 5 group discussion 29 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026
Written examination covering Weeks 1–7 (CLO1–CLO2). 20 midterm examination 01 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2026
Comprehensive written examination covering Weeks 8–15 (CLO3–CLO5). 30 final examination 01 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
The grading table
Grading Rank
>= 80% A
75% - 79.99% B+
70% - 74.99% B
65% - 69.99% C+
60% - 64.99% C
55% - 59.99% D+
50% - 54.99% D
0% - 49.99% F

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