Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Course Code: 3340902
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE: TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL
POWER
(Code: 3340902 )
Diploma Programmes in which this course is offered Semester in which offered
Electrical Engineering 4th semester
1. RATIONALE
The electricity is generated in bulk at remote places near to coal mines (thermal power plants,
dams (hydro power) and transmitted to long distances and then distributed in cities and
villages and to industry. The transmission and distribution of electric power is a complex
issue which requires knowledge of different types of transmission lines and power
equipments. Technicians are required to operate and maintain the power transmission and
distribution system so that electrical energy is continuously available to the consumers
economically. It is therefore required that the technicians should be also able to work
independently in the various area of transmission and distribution system. S/he should be able
to operate various control equipments independently in normal and abnormal conditions.
Essential efforts are made in this course to develop above skills in the students.
2. COMPETENCY
The course content should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop different types
of skills so that students are able to acquire following competency:
Operate and maintain various transmission and distribution system.
3. COURSE OUTCOMES
The theory should be taught and practical should be carried out in such a manner that students
are able to acquire different learning outcomes in cognitive, psychomotor and affective
domain to demonstrate following course outcomes.
i Differentiate various types of transmission and distribution systems.
ii Interpret the various transmission concepts
iii Maintain voltage regulation and efficiency of transmission system.
iv Minimize the voltage drop of distribution systems.
4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME
Teaching Scheme Total Examination Scheme
(In Hours) Credits Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
(L+T+P)
L T P C ESE PA ESE PA
150
4 0 2 6 70 30 20 30
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C – Credit ESE - End
Semester Examination; PA - Progressive Assessment.
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Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Course Code: 3340902
5. COURSE DETAILS
Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-
(in cognitive domain) topics
UNIT – I 1a. State the features of different 1.1 Classification of
Transmission transmission systems. transmission lines.
Line Components 1b. State the need for different types of 1.2 Comparison of different
insulators. types of transmission
1c. State the features of different types systems.
of conductors 1.3 Types of conductors-Copper,
1d. Explain the criteria for spacing of Aluminum: Solid, stranded
conductors and bundled conductors.
1e. Solve simple numerical problems 1.4 Line insulators –
requirements, types, Failure
of insulator.
1.5 String efficiency, methods of
improving string efficiency.
1.6 Spacing between
conductors, span length and
sag calculation.
UNIT– II 2a. Discriminate between skin effect, 2.1 Skin effect, proximity effect
Performance Of proximity effect, Ferranti effect and and Ferranti effect. Corona
Transmission corona 2.2 Transposition of conductors
Lines 2b. Differentiate between efficiency and 2.3 Losses, efficiency and
regulation of a transmission line regulation of line.
2c.State the effect of low power factor on 2.4 Performance of single phase
the performance short transmission
2d. Explain the effects of R, L and C on 2.5 Effect of load power factor
1-ph and 3-ph transmission line. on performance.
2e. Differentiate the features of the short, 2.6 Features of short, medium
medium and long transmission lines and long transmission lines.
2f. Describe the importance and 2.7 Load dispatch Centre
functions of the load dispatch centre.
2g. Solve simple numerical problems
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Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Course Code: 3340902
Unit Major Learning Outcomes Topics and Sub-
(in cognitive domain) topics
UNIT-III 3a. State the need for EHV transmission 3.1 Requirement of EHV
EHV 3b. State the features of HVAC transmission.
Transmission transmission 3.2 HVAC Transmission
3c. State the features of HVDC 3.3 HVDC Transmission
transmission 3.4 Impact of Wind power and
3d. Describe the impact of wind power solar power on Transmission
and solar power on the transmission Systems
system 3.5 Impact of other renewable
3e. Describe the impact of other energy sources on
renewable energy on the Transmission Systems
transmission system 3.6 FACTS devices
3f. State the need for FACTS devices
3g. State the salient features of FACTS
devices
UNIT–IV 4a. State the need for distribution system 4.1 AC distribution and its
Distribution 4b. With sketches describe the various Requirements
System connection schemes of the 4.2 Connection schemes of
Components distribution system distribution system.
4c. Describe the Impact of wind power 4.3 A.C. distribution calculations.
on the distribution system 4.4 Issues of Distributed
4d. Describe the measures to be adapted Generation Integrated to
to take of the distributed generation distribution Grid.
in the distribution system 4.5 Methods of solving A.C.-1
4e. Solve simple numerical problems phase and 3 Ø –phase
connected (balanced)
distribution system.
UNIT-V 5a. State the need for electrical 5.1 Types of substations: 11, 33,
Sub-Station And substations 66 and 110 kV
Cables 5b. Sketch the elevation layout of a 5.2 Selection and location of site
typical 11/33/66/110 kV electrical 5.3 Main connection schemes
substation with various switchgear 5.4 Substation Equipment
and typical spacing between them 5.5 Busbar arrangement
and the ground level as well.
5c. State the selection of the bus bar and
their arrangement.
5d. With sketches describe the various
types of earthing adapted for
substations.
5e. State the procedures to undertake the
earth test and megger test
5f. State the features of unarmored and 5.6 Different types of cables:
armored cables unarmored and armored
5g. State the features of different types 5.7 Selection of cables as per IS
of cables used in a substation /data sheet / catalogues
5h. Select the cables for relevant
applications using data
sheets/catalogues
5i. Solve simple numerical problems on
selecting cables
GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/13-14 Gujarat State
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Course Code: 3340902
6. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE WITH HOURS AND MARKS (THEORY)
Unit Unit Title Teaching Distribution of Theory Marks
No Hours R U A Total
Level Level Level Marks
I Transmission Line Components. 12 4 5 6 15
II Performance of Transmission Lines 12 4 5 6 15
III EHV Transmission 08 4 3 3 10
IV Distribution System Components 12 4 4 7 15
V Sub-Station and Cables 12 4 4 7 15
Total 56 20 21 29 70
Legends: R = Remember; U = Understand; A = Apply and above levels (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual
distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.
7. SUGGESTED LIST OF EXERCISES/PRACTICALS
The practical/exercises should be properly designed and implemented with an attempt to
develop different types of skills (outcomes in psychomotor and affective domain) so that
students are able to acquire the competencies/programme outcomes. Following is the list of
practical exercises for guidance.
Note: Here only outcomes in psychomotor domain are listed as practical/exercises. However,
if these practical/exercises are completed appropriately, they would also lead to development
of certain outcomes in affective domain which would in turn lead to development of Course
Outcomes related to affective domain. Thus over all development of Programme Outcomes
(as given in a common list at the beginning of curriculum document for this programme)
would be assured.
Faculty should refer to that common list and should ensure that students also acquire
outcomes in affective domain which are required for overall achievement of Programme
Outcomes/Course Outcomes.
Practical/Tutorial Exercises Approx
S. Unit
(outcomes in psychomotor domain) Hours.
No. No.
required
1 I Demonstrate cable jointing procedures of unarmored cables 02
2 I Demonstrate cable jointing procedures of armored cables 02
Prepare a report on different type of insulators and bushings used in 04
3 I
transmission system with their specifications.
Prepare a report about types of cables used in distribution system by 04
4 I visiting nearby cable suppliers/industries or otherwise with the help of
internet
5 II Prepare Technical Report after visit to the Load Dispatch Centre. 02
I and Prepare a report on different type of Transmission Towers used in the 04
6
III industry
Prepare a report on different types of connectors used in the 04
7
transmission lines.
Prepare a report after studying distribution system of a residential 02
8 IV
colony.
9 V Interpret and explain the given Blue Print of a Sub-Station, 02
Prepare a report on substation with its layout after visiting a nearby 02
10 V
substation
11 V Use crimping tools to fit lugs at cable ends of unarmored cables 02
12 V Use crimping tools to fit lugs at cable ends of armored cables 02
GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/13-14 Gujarat State
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Course Code: 3340902
Practical/Tutorial Exercises Approx
S. Unit
(outcomes in psychomotor domain) Hours.
No. No.
required
13 V Use earth testers 02
14 V Undertake pipe earthing 02
Total Hours (Perform any practical worth 28 hours from above depending upon the 36
availability of resources so that most units are covered)
8. SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Following is the list of proposed student activities such as:
i Visit 66 kV distribution sub-station and draw line diagram with equipment
specifications
ii Visit 132/220/400kV transmission sub-station and draw line diagram with equipment
specifications.
9. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (IF ANY)
i Show actual insulators/sample of cables/connectors in the classroom
ii Show charts/slides/photos/video films depicting different types of transmission lines,
substations and their components.
iii Give some field-based projects
iv Give some internet based projects.
10. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES
A) List of Books
S.
Title of Book Author Publication
No.
Electric Power Transmission and Sivanagaraju S. Pearson Learning, New Delhi,
1
Distribution Satyanarayana S. Latest edition
A Course in electrical Power Soni-Gupta- Dhanpat Rai, New Delhi, Latest
2
Bhatnagar edition
3 Principles of power system Mehta V. K. S. Chand and Co., New Delhi,
Transmission and Gupta S. K. Khanna, New Delhi, Latest
4
Distribution of electrical energy J. B. edition
5 Electrical Power System Wadhwa C. L. New Age, New Delhi, Latest edition
B) List of Major Equipment/ Instrument with Broad Specifications
i 3-phase transmission line trainer
ii 1-phase transmission line trainer
iii 11 KV pin insulator
iv 11kV string insulator
v 33 KV string insulator
vi Different types of 2 metre length 1-phase and 3-phase aluminum and copper armored cables
vii Different types of 2 metre length 3-phase and 3-phase aluminum and copper armored cables
viii Cable crimping tool
ix Cable end dongles.
x Earth Tester.
xi Megger.
GTU/ NITTTR Bhopal/13-14 Gujarat State
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Course Code: 3340902
C) List of Software/Learning Websites
i Open source computer simulation software for transmission system
ii http://www.ketraco.co.ke/learn/
iii http://www.gatewaywestproject.com/faq_general_transmission.aspx
iv http://www.gatewaywestproject.com/construction.aspx
11 . COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Faculty Members from Polytechnics
Prof. A. A. Amin, Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, G.P. Vadnagar.
Prof. S. V. Jagani, Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, G.P. Dahod
Prof. V. S. Tejwani, Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, G.P. Rajkot
Prof. N. N. Pandya, Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, G.P. Ahmedabad
Coordinator and Faculty Members from NITTTR, Bhopal
Prof. (Mrs.) C S Rajeshwari, Head of Department of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering.
Prof. Joshua Earnest, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering.
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