Faculty of Engineering & Science; School of

Engineering
Course: Power Systems Analysis - ELEC1041
Level: 7
Term: D
Course Coordinator: Dr Y. Habtay
Course Work: Portfolio (60%)
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Aims
The overall aim of the portfolio is to enhance comprehension of practical and theoretical concepts in relation
to design and operation of interconnected power systems.

Outcomes
As a result of completing the two related tasks in the portfolio, students will be able to:
(a) interpret a brief to complete a task independently and produce an appropriate report/presentation to a
professional standard.
(b) demonstrate an understanding of how the Power World Simulator (PWS) is used to build a system
and obtain appropriate simulation data.
(c) check the quality of, and analyse, simulation data by using the tools available within PWS
appropriately.
(d) demonstrate an understanding of relevant theoretical concepts and the application of these concepts
through appropriate calculations/analysis as appropriate.
(e) draw together all the above through succinct (but critical) discussion and appropriate conclusions.

AI Use
In addition to the lecture material provided in Moodle, the recommended text books, and opportunity to ask
questions during tutorial/lab sessions, you are also encouraged to make intelligent and full use of AI. AI tools
could be used to help you explore/comprehend concepts/procedures etc. However, you are reminded that you
should make sure that you use these powerful tools responsibly and in line with the university policies which
can be accessed through the link below. Examples of how AI could be used, and relevant AI packages will be
provided during classes.
(https://www.gre.ac.uk/docs/rep/information-and-library-services/ai-guidance ).

The two related parts of the Portfolio are a logbook and a report. The details for each are given below in the
Appendix.
Part I: Assignment Report (30%)
Report Layout & Structure
This assignment, which consists of a maximum of 1500 words, is an individual submission and should be set
out as follows. Note that the 1500-word limit is for the sections from Introduction to Conclusion only – content
page, references, appendix etc are not counted for this purpose.
1) a title sheet showing the school, programme, module and coursework title.
2) Signed statement of originality.
3) A numbered contents list showing sections/subsections (as appropriate) of the report and page numbers.
4) an introduction and background; ½ to ¾ page
5) design, results and discussion containing: four pages.
a) fully labelled/numbered tables and figures
b) plots/graphs to appropriate scale, fully labelled and of a professional appearance
c) design calculation where appropriate.
d) critical discussion/analysis of the results

6) conclusions; up to ½ page
7) Referencing
8) Appendices

This must be a formal report consisting of all the necessary design calculations; justifications for any
assumptions made; fully operational system models; relevant simulation results; and critical discussion/analysis
of the results. The discussion must be supported by relevant theoretical analysis of the underpinning concepts.

Assessment Criteria

1) Introduction and background/literature 15%

2) implementation, results, and discussion 70%
3) Conclusion 05%
4) Referencing and communication 10%

Note that a detailed rubric is provided in a separate attachment.

Submission procedure

5) All simulation files (one pair for each case) to be submitted through the Teams Channel (in a folder
called “PWS File Submission”) for the module on the 16th of December 2024 by 23:30 hours at the
latest. You should name the PWS files as follows: First Name – ID – ELEC137 – Case number. Here
is an example of what I would use if I were submitting the firs case: YehdegoHabtay-00123456-
ELEC1037-Case1. If you do not submit the PWS files along with the report that is to be submitted
through Moodle link, I will assume that you have not submitted both parts of the assignment. Of course,
you can apply for EC if this is relevant.
6) Finally, a well organised formal report (with a maximum page count of 5) should be submitted online
through MOODLE on the 16th of December 2024 by 23:30 hours at the latest. You should use a
formal format.

Assignment Outline
A single-line diagram of a 14-bus power system is to be developed in Power World Simulator (PWS). Input
data are given in Tables 1, 2 and 3. When constructing the one-line representation of the power system in
PWS, make sure that lines do not cross each other – you may want to sketch the system on paper first. Also
check the MVA base on which the data in the tables below is based before entering data into PWS.
Once the one-line diagram is constructed, a thorough analysis of the power system is to be carried out. The
analysis must be supported by relevant principles, assumptions, calculations (where appropriate) and
simulation results using PWS. Some steps/pointers are outlined below to help you in conducting the analysis.
The list below is only a guide and it is by no means exhaustive. The steps indicated below need not be
conducted in the order given. However, your report must address adequately the issues raised below at the
very minimum.

1. Model this system in Power World Simulator and obtain a complete solution using the Newton-
Raphson iterative method. Determine the number of iterations required for the system to converge and
check the Bus, Line and Transformer data as those given in the tables below. This is the base case
(BC), and all tasks should start from here (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Identify and discuss any issues related to the base case from the solutions obtained above in (1). In
your discussion, clearly identify what may have may have caused these issues.
3. Determine the acceptable generation range of generators connected to buses 2 & 8, keeping each line
and transformer loaded at or below 90% of its MVA limit. Your analysis should consider the impact
of the change on system performance – efficiency, regulation, loading and circulating MVArs.
4. Determine the compensation (how much and where) required to bring the voltage at all Buses to within
the acceptable range (95% to 105%) for the BC. Comment on the actual MVArs provided by the
capacitor banks relative to the capacitor ratings.
5. Determine the effect of the insertion of the capacitor banks in (4) on line circulating MVArs, loadings
and total power losses in the system.
6. Use different control actions (some of these have been mentioned above) to achieve best solution.
Discuss your reasoning for taking actions you have taken and evaluate their effectiveness.
7. Using the case as modified in step 6 above, investigate the impact of any single transmission line, or
single transformer outage. This is referred to as N-1 contingency analysis. Remember that only one
element is taken out at a time.
8. Identify two most severe contingencies from (7) and implement effective solutions with justifications
and evaluate their impact.

Table 1: Bus input data

Volt Angle Load Load
Number Name Nom kV PU Volt (kV) (Degree) MW Mvar
1 B1 69 1.02 69 0
2 B2 69 1 69 22 12
3 B3 69 1 69 94 40
4 B4 69 1 69 49 10
5 B5 69 1 69 7.6 4
6 B6 138 1 138 11.2 7.5
7 B7 138 1 138
8 B8 138 1 138
9 B9 138 1 138 29.5 16.6
10 B10 138 1 138 15 10
11 B11 138 1 138 3.5 2
12 B12 138 1 138 8 4
13 B13 138 1 138 15 10
14 B14 138 1 138 14.9 8
 Table 2: Generator input data
Enforce
Bus Bus Gen Gen Min Max RegBus Set Min Max
AGC AVR MW
Num Name MW Mvar MW MW Num Volt Mvar Mvar
Limits
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1 B1 214 4.34 0 1000 YES YES 1 1.02 9900 YES
9900
2 B2 40 50 0 200 YES YES 2 1 -40 50 YES
3 B3 0 40 YES YES 3 1 0 40
6 B6 0 40 NO YES 6 1 -6 40
8 B8 30 28 0 100 YES YES 8 1 -60 60 YES

Table 3: Line and transformer input data (Base MVA = 100).

Device Lim MVA
From To Type R X B A
B1 B2 Line 0.01938 0.05917 0.0528 320
B1 B5 Line 0.05403 0.22304 0.0492 400
B2 B3 Line 0.04699 0.19797 0.0438 230
B2 B4 Line 0.05811 0.17632 0.034 80
B2 B5 Line 0.05695 0.17388 0.0346 150
B3 B4 Line 0.06701 0.17103 0.0128 50
B4 B5 Line 0.01335 0.04211 0 100
B4 B7 Transformer 0 0.20912 0 0
B4 B9 Transformer 0 0.55618 0 50
B5 B6 Transformer 0 0.25202 0 140
B6 B11 Line 0.09498 0.1989 0 50
B12 B6 Line 0.12291 0.25581 0 30
B7 B8 Line 0 0.17615 0 200
B9 B7 Line 0 0.11001 0 60
B9 B10 Line 0.03181 0.0845 0 30
B9 B14 Line 0.12711 0.27038 0 30
B10 B11 Line 0.08205 0.19207 0 30
B12 B13 Line 0.22092 0.19988 0 30
B13 B14 Line 0.17093 0.34802 0 30

Part II: Presentation (30%)

You will have 8 minutes to present. This will then be followed by Q & A session that may last for at least 7
minutes.

You need to bring a copy of the presentation on the day of the viva on a suitable storage device such as a USB
stick. However, as this has been graded through Moodle, you will also have to submit a copy of the
presentation file on the same date as the report.

Guidance for Writing Presentation Slides

1. Understand Your Assignment (as detailed above)

• Read the Assignment Brief: Make sure you understand the requirements, objectives, and key
points of your assignment. Undertake all the tasks in the assignment on your own and prepare your
own report as this presentation will be used to assess your understanding and whether you
independently worked on the assignment – in other words, to ascertain that the content presented
is indeed your own work.
 • Identify the Audience: You will be presenting to your professors and tailor your content
accordingly – professional and formal.

2. Plan Your Content

• Outline Your Presentation: Create a rough outline of the main sections (Introduction, Literature
Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion).
• Gather Information: Collect all necessary data, images, graphs, and references from the report.

3. Create the Slides

• Title Slide: Include University name, School, Programme details, the title of your presentation,
your name, and the date.
• Introduction Slide: Briefly introduce the topic and its significance.
• Literature Review: Summarize key studies and theories relevant to your topic.
• Methodology: Explain the methods and procedures used in undertaking the assignment.
• Results: Present your findings using charts, graphs, and tables where possible/appropriate.
• Discussion: Interpret the results and discuss their implications.
• Conclusion: Summarize the main points.
• References: List all the sources you cited in your presentation as relevant.

4. Design Your Slides

• Consistency: Use a consistent theme and colour scheme throughout your presentation.
• Clarity: Use bullet points, short sentences, and avoid clutter.
• Visuals: Incorporate images, diagrams, and charts to make your points clear and engaging.
• Fonts: Use readable fonts and appropriate sizes (e.g., 24pt for body text, 36pt for headings – as
minimum).

5. Review and Revise

• Proofread: Check for spelling and grammatical errors.
• Feedback: Get feedback from peers and make necessary adjustments.
• Timing: Ensure your presentation fits within the allotted time (one slide per minute is a good
guide).

6. Prepare for Delivery

• Practice: Rehearse in front of a mirror or record yourself to improve your delivery – use notes to
help you practice initially.
• Q&A: Prepare for potential questions and practice your responses – need to defend your work.
• Technical Check: Ensure that you bring a copy of your presentation on a USB stick.

7. On the Day of Presentation

• Arrive Early: Set up and testing equipment needs time – have a copy of your file on a USB stick.
• Stay Calm: Take deep breaths and stay composed.
• Engage Your Audience: Make eye contact, use gestures, and speak clearly.

A rubric for grading the presentation is provided as separate file in Moodle.