The teaching unit covers topics that represent the fundamental knowledge of electrical power systems through a modelling and practical approach. The focus is primarily on the study of generation and distribution systems in terms of design synthesis and verification, considering the evolution of implementation and regulations of electrical installations dictated by safety and environmental sustainability needs.
Introduction to the basic topics related to the operation, the design and the planning of electrical distribution systems, analysed as systems of interconnected elements and represented by mathematical or circuital models. Special attention is paid to practical operating conditions, focusing on safety and sustainability aspects.
To solve problems related to the analysis of the operation of electrical systems, with emphasis on load-flow calculations in radial systems and the evaluation of the effects of shunt faults, using dimensional and in "per unit" values.
To design and verify various interconnected components of electrical power systems, considering thermal criteria, quality of service requirements, energy and economic aspects.
To define properties and characteristics of protection systems for electrical distribution systems,critically distinguishing between possible alternative solutions.
Skills in solving AC electrical circuits, algebraic and differential equations, calculations using trigonometry and complex numbers.
Theoretical and practical lectures (4 hours per week), with examples to solve examination problems.
Laboratory activities and seminars (additional hours not used for assessment).
Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova
- R. Marconato, “Electric Power Systems”
- W.D. Stevenson, “Elements of Power System Analysis”
- F. Saccomanno, “Electric Power Systems – Analysis and Control”
- G. Pratesi, “Le Protezioni dei Sistemi Elettrici di Potenza” (in Italian)
- R. Benato, L. Fellin, “Impianti Elettrici” (in Italian)
- F.M. Gatta, “Impianti Elettrici” (in Italian)
For particular categories of students (working students, non-attending students, students with specific learning disorders, etc.) lecture recordings and possibly handwritten handouts are available in accordance with the University Teaching Regulations.
Ricevimento: Students are received by appointment directly with the teacher via email or phone. Contact details: Stefano Bracco, DITEN, Via Opera Pia 11a, first floor, office no. I.20, 16145 Genova Savona Campus, Via Magliotto 2, Delfino building, office no. 3, 17100 Savona tel. +39-01921945123, mob. +39-3357917372, e-mail: stefano.bracco@unige.it
Ricevimento: Students are received by appointment directly with the teacher via email or phone. Contact details: Marco Invernizzi, DITEN, Via Opera Pia 11a, first floor, office no. I.18, 16145 Genova tel. +39-0103352184, mob. +39-3292106119, e-mail: marco.invernizzi@unige.it
https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/8716/studenti-orario
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
For each semester, students must take a written exam (duration: 2 hours) consisting of solving numerical exercises on the topics described in the Learning Outcomes section. The written test can be taken jointly or separately. Candidates who successfully pass the written examination, which is valid indefinitely, may take the oral examination (duration: about 1 hour for each module), with a variable evaluation of up to 4 points compared to the result of the written test.
Assessment of the acquisition of practical and theoretical knowledge in calculation methods for the design and operation of electrical power systems.
The written examination will assess the student’s ability to solve numerical problems.
The oral examination will allow verification of the student's ability to restate and argue about the theoretical and practical methods concerning the sizing, verification, and protection of electrical systems.
The quality of the presentation and the correct use of specialized vocabulary, as well as the ability and autonomy of reasoning, the correct use of units of measurement, and the recall of previously defined cultural prerequisites will also be evaluated.
Following the analysis of the teaching evaluation questionnaires, the texts of the solved and to-be-solved written tests are made available on the corresponding AulaWeb site.
