Course syllabus
010153912-63 โรงจักรไฟฟ้าและสถานีไฟฟ้าย่อย (Power Plant and Substation)
Course Syllabus
Data entry : Assoc.Prof. Dr.Cattareeya Suwanasri
1. Course number and name
010153912-63 โรงจักรไฟฟ้าและสถานีไฟฟ้าย่อย (Power Plant and Substation)
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
- P. K. Nag, Power Plant Engineering, 4th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw-Hill, 2014.
- J. D. McDonald, Electrical Power Substations Engineering, 3rd ed. Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press, 2012.
5. Specific course information
- brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
Load curve; diesel power plant; steam power plant; gas turbine power plant; combined cycle power plant; hydro power plant; nuclear power plant; renewable energy sources; type of substation; substation equipment; substation layout; lightning protection; grounding systems. - prerequisites or co-requisites
- indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
Elective :
6. Specific goals for the course
- specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
- CLO1 Explain load characteristics and analyze different types of power plants and substation systems using engineering principles. (SO7)
- CLO2 Calculate and evaluate performance parameters of major power plant systems including thermal, hydro, gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. (SO1/SO2)
- CLO3 Analyze and solve engineering problems related to substation equipment, grounding systems, and lightning protection using mathematical and scientific principles. (SO1/SO7)
- CLO4 Design and evaluate power plant and substation configurations considering technical requirements, safety, environmental, and economic factors. (SO1/SO2)
- CLO5 Apply self-directed learning to investigate emerging technologies in power generation and substations and communicate technical findings effectively. (SO2/SO7)
- 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. - CLO2 Calculate and evaluate performance parameters of major power plant systems including thermal, hydro, gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. (SO1/SO2)
- CLO3 Analyze and solve engineering problems related to substation equipment, grounding systems, and lightning protection using mathematical and scientific principles. (SO1/SO7)
- CLO4 Design and evaluate power plant and substation configurations considering technical requirements, safety, environmental, and economic factors. (SO1/SO2)
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. - CLO2 Calculate and evaluate performance parameters of major power plant systems including thermal, hydro, gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. (SO1/SO2)
- CLO5 Apply self-directed learning to investigate emerging technologies in power generation and substations and communicate technical findings effectively. (SO2/SO7)
- CLO4 Design and evaluate power plant and substation configurations considering technical requirements, safety, environmental, and economic factors. (SO1/SO2)
SO7 an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. - CLO3 Analyze and solve engineering problems related to substation equipment, grounding systems, and lightning protection using mathematical and scientific principles. (SO1/SO7)
- CLO5 Apply self-directed learning to investigate emerging technologies in power generation and substations and communicate technical findings effectively. (SO2/SO7)
- CLO1 Explain load characteristics and analyze different types of power plants and substation systems using engineering principles. (SO7)
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
| Week | Topic | Details | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Load Curve & Power System Demand | Load curve characteristics, base load and peak load concepts, load factor, diversity factor, and demand analysis in power systems. | Plot and analyze sample load curves; discussion on real system demand behavior. |
| 2 | Diesel Power Plant & Renewable Energy Systems | Diesel power plant working principle, components, performance, applications; overview of renewable energy sources including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal; basic grid integration concepts. | Case study of standby diesel generator; comparison of diesel and renewable energy systems. |
| Nuclear Power Plant | Nuclear fission process, reactor types, main components, energy conversion system, and safety principles in nuclear power generation. | Reactor system diagram analysis and discussion of nuclear safety systems. | |
| 4 | Steam, Gas, and Combined Cycle Power Plants | Rankine cycle (steam), Brayton cycle (gas turbine), combined cycle integration, boiler–turbine–condenser system, and efficiency comparison. | Thermal cycle diagram analysis and efficiency comparison exercises. |
| 5 | Steam and Gas Power Plant Cycle Calculation | Thermodynamic calculations of Rankine and Brayton cycles, efficiency evaluation, work ratio, and performance parameters. | Numerical problem solving on cycle efficiency and power output. |
| 6 | Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance Analysis | Gas turbine–steam turbine integration, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), efficiency improvement, and performance evaluation. | System performance calculation and comparative analysis. |
| 7 | Renewable Energy Integration in Modern Power Systems | Integration of renewable energy sources into power grids, intermittency issues, grid stability, and evaluation of renewable penetration. | Case study on renewable integration in modern grids. |
| 8 | Types of Substation | Classification of substations: transmission, distribution, step-up and step-down substations; AIS and GIS substation overview. | Substation type classification mapping and schematic review. |
| 9 | Substation Equipment & Layout Design | Circuit breaker, disconnecting switch, lightning arrester, current transformer (CT), voltage transformer (VT), and transformer fundamentals; basic layout design principles. | Equipment identification and functional mapping; basic layout interpretation. |
| 10 | Substation Planning, Selection & Management | Substation planning criteria, AIS/GIS layout selection, busbar schemes, single line diagrams, and spatial arrangement design considerations. | Substation layout drawing interpretation and design discussion. |
| 11 | Lightning Protection & Grounding Systems | Lightning protection principles, shielding methods, lightning arresters, grounding system design, step and touch voltage concepts. | Grounding and fault current calculation exercises. |
| 12 | Substation Automation Systems | Substation automation architecture, SCADA systems, digital protection relays, communication systems, and smart grid integration. | Automation system diagram analysis and case study. |
| 13 | Substation Safety Engineering | Electrical safety principles, arc flash hazards, clearance distances, operational safety procedures, and maintenance safety. | Safety scenario analysis and hazard identification exercises. |
| 14 | Substation Design & Practice I | Preliminary substation design, equipment sizing, single line diagram development, and layout planning fundamentals. | Design workshop: basic substation layout drafting. |
| 15 | Substation Design & Practice II | Final substation design integration including grounding, protection coordination, layout optimization, and system validation. | Final project presentation and design review. |
8. Course Assessment
| Course assessment | Weight score (%) | Assessment tools | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short tests to evaluate understanding of key concepts after selected topics. | 30 | quiz | 28 Jun 2026 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Individual or group work focusing on problem solving, calculations, and design-related tasks. | 10 | assignment | 29 Jun 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Evaluation of participation, technical reasoning, and communication skills in engineering topics. | 10 | group discussion | 29 Jun 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Covers fundamental concepts including power generation systems and basic analysis. | 20 | midterm examination | 29 Jun 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Comprehensive assessment covering power plants, renewable integration, substations, protection, grounding, and system design. | 30 | final examination | 29 Jun 2026 - 16 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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