A fault on a high-voltage three-phase system is simply defined as the number of undesirable, but unavoidable, incidents that can temporarily disturb the stable condition of the power system that occurs when the insulation of that system fails at any point. Moreover, if a conducting object comes in contact with a bare power conductor, a short circuit or fault is said to have occurred. The causes of faults are many, including lighting, wind damage, trees falling across transmission lines, vehicles or aircraft colliding with the transmission towers or poles, birds shorting lines, or vandalism. In this course, the effects of faults on the system will be analyzed.
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of fault studies on a high voltage three-phase system. Firstly, there is a quick review of “Per Phase” & “Per Unit” methodologies. The student then learns to identify the types of faults on a three-phase system. System faults are then analyzed with the use of symmetrical components. System modeling is then used in order to aid in the process, with the ability to move between asymmetrical and Short Circuit Analysis for HV Systems.
This course is intended for Engineers, Technologist, Technicians, Students wishing to learn and understand or just review Symmetrical Components.
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