DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND MACHINES ENGINEERING

Electrical power engineering can be considered as a major support for national development. As a result of the increasing demand for electrical energy in Egypt; and the ever developing plus the establishment of new electric power stations, networks, and utilities, there are increasingly employment opportunities for graduated electrical power engineers. Students can join the department of Electrical Power and Machines at the beginning of the second year of their study. The subjects that the students can register for fill a wide range in this specialization namely; Electrical Machines, Electric Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Power Electronics, Power System Control, Protection of Power Systems, Generation & Economics of Power Systems...etc.
Field of Courses:
Electrical Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Testing, Energy Conversion, Electrical Installations in Buildings, Dynamics of Electrical Systems, Electrical Machines, Electrical Measurements and Instruments, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Machines, Electrical Engineering, Energy Conversion Systems, Power Electronics, Control of Power Systems, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, High Voltage Engineering, Utilization of Electrical Energy, Generation and Economics of Electrical Energy, Electrical Power Engineering, Automotive Electrical Equipment, Switch Gear and Protection Engineering, Power System Analysis, Applications in Switch Gear and Protection Systems, Applications in Power Electronics, Advanced Control of Power Systems, Power Electronics Systems Analysis, Power System Protection, Computer Applications in Power Systems, Special Electrical Machines, Microprocessor Applications in Power Systems, Electric Drives, High Voltage Applications, Planning of Electrical Networks, Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines.
Laboratories:
The electrical engineering laboratories of the department serve the educational purposes; both for undergraduate and postgraduate studies as well as research work and solving electrical engineering and technological problems of industry through the Power and Machines Engineering Center. Electrical Machines Laboratory, The High Voltage Laboratory, The Laboratory of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Power System Analysis Laboratory, Power Electronics Laboratory, Electrical Measurements Laboratory, Energy Conversion Laboratory, Load Management Laboratory, and Computers Laboratory.

Course Description

EPM 111 Electrical & Mechanical
1st Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Fundamentals of electric circuit theory, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, Ac circuits, Polyphase systems. Electric motors: Dc motors, Induction motors, Fractional horsepower motors. Industrial and commercial applications: Construction engineering, Petroleum industry, Steel mills, Agriculture, Electric hoists, Electric elevators, Air conditioning, Refrigeration.

    References:
  • Hancock, N.N., Electrical Power Utilization, Pitman Publishers, 1970.
  • Hughes, E., Electrical Technology, Longmans Publishers, 1977.
  • FLOYD, T.L., Principles of Electrical Circuits, Charles Merrill Publishers, 1990.
EPM 112 Electrical & Electronic Engineering
1st Year: Mechanical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+30+30)] = 150

Course Contents

Electrical engineering: Constants and variables of electrical circuits, Elements of electrical circuits, dc circuits, Network theorems, Sinusoidal alternating current circuits at steady state, Phasor diagram representation of sinusoidal quantities, Application of network theorems to alternating current circuits, Electric power in alternating current circuits, Power factor, Inductance. Electronic Engineering: Review on types of solids: Bohr’s model and its limitation, Energy bands (conduction, valence, energy gap), Fermi-Dirac distribution function, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors (n-type, p-type), Electrons and holes, Concentration, Types of currents (drift, diffusion). PN-junction: I-V characteristics, Diffusion potential, Depletion layer capacitance. Diode circuits: Half and full-wave rectifiers, Smoothing, Clipping and clamping-circuits, Battery charger, Peak rectifier, Voltage doublers.

    References:
  • Nilsson, J.W., Electric Circuits, Addison Wesley Publishers, 1995.
  • Jacob Millman and Arvin Grabel, Microelectronics, McGraw Hill, Latest Ed.
  • Sedra, Adel S. and Smith, Kenneth C., Microelectronic Circuits, Holt, Rinehart and Winstron (HRW), Latest Ed.
EPM 113 Electrical Circuits
1st Year: Electrical Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (90+35+0)] = 250

Course Contents

Electrical circuit variables and elements, Simple resistive circuits, Analysis of electrical circuits, Source transformation, Network theorems, Star-delta transformation, Sinusoidal steady state analysis, Phasor diagram representation, Application of network theorems on alternating current circuits, Electric power in alternating current circuits. Transients in electrical circuits, Polyphase circuits, Magnetically coupled circuits, Mutual inductance, Resonance in elctrical circuits, Electric filters, Two-port networks, Locus of phasor diagrams at variable frequency, Analysis of electrical circuits with non-sinusoidal alternating currents, Higher harmonics, Fourier series.

    References:
  • Smith, R.J. and Dorf, R. C., Circuits, Devices and Systems, John Wiley and Sons, 1992.
  • Nilsson, J.W., Electric Circuits, Addison Wesley Publishers, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Electrical Engineering Fundamental Lab
  • Electrical circuits experiments
  • Measurement of resistance
  • Fourier analysis and voltage signal
  • Wave filters
  • Three-phase circuits
  • Instruments and C.R.O.
  • Fundamentals of PLC's
EPM 171 Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments
1st Year: Electrical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Electrical measurements, Measurement errors, Accuracy, Statistical analysis. Static calibration, Resolution and precision, Dynamic response. Units, Systems, Dimensions and standards. Moving-coil instruments, Moving iron instruments, Electro-dynamic instruments, Induction-type instruments, Current and voltage measurements, Measurement of power, Measurement of energy and charge, Measurement of frequency and power factor, Measurement of non-electrical parameters. Cathode ray-oscilloscopes application. Dc bridges, Ac bridges, Resistance and capacitance measurement, Allocation of cable faults. Strain gauges, Temperature transducers, Displacement, Velocity and acceleration transducers, Force and pressure transducers, Light transducers, Data converters, Voltage-to-frequency converters. Digital devices : Digital voltmeters,

    References:
  • Sawhny, J., An Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Measurements, McGraw Hill, 1975.
  • Berlin, H.M. and Gillz, Merill F.C., Principles of Electronic Instrumentation and measurements, Publishers, 1988.
  • Frank, An Introduction to Electrical Instrumentation and Measuring Systems, McGraw Hill, 1992.
EPM 211 Electromagnetic Fields
2nd Year: Electrical Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Vector analysis, Coulomb’s law, Electric field intensity, Electric flux, Gauss’s law, Divergence, Electric energy and potential, Electric conductors, Electrical resistance, Dielectric materials, Electrical capacitance, Electric field plotting, Poisson’s equation, Laplace’s equation. Steady magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Magnetic forces, Magnetic materials, Magnetic circuits, Inductance. Time varying magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, Plane electromagnetic waves in free space, Propagation of electromagnetic waves in matter, Reflection and refraction.

    References:
  • Carson, D.R. and Lorrain, P. L., Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, Taraporevala Sons and Co., 1970.
  • Hayt, William H., Engineering Electromagnetics, McGraw Hill Publishers, 1989.
EPM 212 Electrical Engineering
2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Fundamentals of electrical measuring instruments, Oscilloscopes and their applications, Three-phase systems, Transformers, Electric generators and motors, Dc machines, Synchronous machines, Induction motors, Fractional horsepower motors, Electric traction, Electric transportation, Transmission lines.

    References:
  • Gregory, B.A., An Introduction to Electric Instrumentation and Measurement Systems, McMillan Publishers, 1981.
  • Ramshaw, R. and Van Heeswijk, R.G., Energy Conversion, Sanders College Publishers, 1990.
  • Balton, W., Measurements and Instrumentation Systems, Newnes Publishers, 1996.
EPM 221 Energy Conversion
2nd Year: Electrical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Conventional methods of energy conversion : Introduction, Sources of energy, Electrical power systems. Electromechanical energy conversion, Electric motors and generators, Faraday’s law, Lorenz forces, The basic electric generator, The basic electric motor, Magnetically single excited systems, Magnetically multi- excited systems, Dynamic energy conversion equations, Conservative fields, Coupled magnetic fields, Torque and stored energy in magnetic fields, Co- energy and torque calculations, The reluctance machine, Multi-fed rotating systems, Electrostatic systems. Renewable methods of energy conversion : Solar energy, Solar cells, Batteries, Wind-energy generators.

    References:
  • Brown, D. and Hamilton, E.P., Electromechanical Energy Conversion, McMillan, 1984.
  • Fitzgerald, A.E.; Kingsley, C. and Umans, S.D., Electric Machinery - Fifth edition, McGraw Hill Co., 1990.
    Laboratory:
    Energy Conversion Lab
  • DC separately excited generator
  • DC shunt and compound excited generator
  • Retardation test of d.c. machine
EPM 271 Electrical Testing (1)
2nd Year: Electrical Engineering. (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(0+3) + (0+3)]
Marks:[(0+25+0) + (75+25+25)] = 150

Course Contents

A set of laboratory experiments applied to the courses studied by the students in the first and second year: Electrical circuits: Applications of network theorems, Magnetically coupled circuits, Electric filters, Transients in electrical circuits, Operation with variable frequency. Electrical measurements and measuring instruments: Definition of various types of electrical measuring instruments and their applications, Calibration of ammeters, Voltmeters and watt-meters, Oscilloscopes and their applications. Energy conversion: Appreciation of the construction of electrical machines, A set of experiments on dc machines, Elementary tests on transformers. Electronic and logic circuits: Tests on some integrated electronic circuits and chips.

    References:
  • Laboratory Instructions, Manuals, Catalogues, Data books.
EPM 321 Electrical Machines (1)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

D.C. machines : Theory and design: The generation of e.m.f., Work, Power, Force torque, The magnetic circuit of the dc machine, Armature windings, Armature reaction, Inductance, Energy in magnetic field, Commutation, Methods of excitation, Load characteristics of dc generators and motors, Efficiency, Testing of dc machines, Special dc machines, Construction of dc machines, Mechanical details, Design, Main dimensions, The armature, Design of poles and inter-poles, Design of commutator, Calculation of efficiency, Examples on the design of dc motors and generators.

    References:
  • Clayton, A. E. and Hancock, N. N., The Performance and Design of dc Machines, Pitman
  • Fitzgerald, A.E.; Kingsley, C. and Umans, S.D., Electric Machinery - Fifth edition, McGraw Hill Co., 1990.
  • Chapman, S. J., Electric Machinery fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
    Laboratory:
    Electrical Machines Lab
  • DC separately excited, shunt and compound motors
  • DC traction motor
  • Back-to-back test on dc machines
EPM 322 Electrical Machines (2)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Transformers : Theory and design : Fundamental concepts, Mutual inductance, Electric and magnetic circuits, Power transformers, Phasor diagrams, Magnetizing current and core loss, Equivalent circuits, Transformers at load, Efficiency, Voltage regulation, Three phase transformers, Three phase transformer connections, Three phase to two phase connections, Auto transformer, Voltage regulation in auto transformers, Tap changers, On load tap changers, Harmonics, Transformers testing, Transformer design, Main dimensions, Magnetic cores, Transformer windings, Insulation, Cooling, Calculation of transformer characteristics, Examples on transformer design.

    References:
  • Say, M.G., Theory and Performance of ac Machines- Third Edition, Pitman, 1967.
  • Say, M.G., Alternating Current Machines- Fifth edition, Pitman, 1990.
  • Fitzgerald, A.E.; Kingsley, C. and Umans, S.D., Electric Machinery - Fifth edition, McGraw Hill Co., 1990.
  • Chapman, S. J., Electric Machinery fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
    Laboratory:
    Electrical Machines Lab
  • Single-phase power transformer
  • Three-phase power transformer: 4 tests
EPM 331 Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Energy
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction, Representation of power systems, Parameters of transmission lines, Models of transmission lines, Series impedance, Electrical capacitance, Representation of capacitance in parallel with transmission lines, Voltage and current relationships in transmission lines, Operation characteristics, Symmetrical components, Unsymmetrical faults on transmission lines, Introduction to underground cables, Design of transmission lines, Mechanical design, High- voltage dc overhead transmission lines, Insulated electrical cables, Determination of faults in underground cables, Design of electrical distribution systems, Substations, Introduction to power system planning.

    References:
  • Gross, C.A., Power System Analysis, John Wiley, 1980.
  • Glover, J. and Sarma, M., Power System Analysis and Design, PWS Publishers, 1987.
  • Stevenson, W. D., Elements of Power System Analysis- Third Edition, McGraw Hill, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Electric Power Lab
  • Transmission lines (1) & (2)
EPM 332 Power System Analysis (1)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Symmetrical components: Synthesis of unsymmetrical phasor diagrams from their symmetrical components, The symmetrical components of unsymmetrical systems, Power in terms of symmetrical components, Positive, negative and zero phase sequence networks, Unsymmetrical faults : Shunt faults, Series faults, Network matrices: Network topology, System admittance and system impedance matrices, Load flow solutions and control: Load flow equations, The Gauss- Seidel method, Newton-Raphson method and approximations, De-coupled methods, Regulating transformers.

    References:
  • Venikov, V.A., Transients in Electrical Power Systems, MIR Publisher, 1979.
  • Gross, C.A., Power System Analysis, John Wiley, 1980.
  • Elgerd, O., Electric Energy System Theory: An Introduction, McGraw Hill, 1991.
EPM 333 Economics of Generation & Operation
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125 Course Contents

Load curves, Variation in demand, Load diversity. Power plant layout: thermal power plants, Hydro electric plants, Diesel and gas turbine plants, Main equipment, Auxiliaries, Bus-bar arrangements. Power plant economics: Capital cost, Operating cost, Fixed charge rate, Selection of plant and size and unit size, Operation and economics of spinning reserve. Tariffs, Effect of low power factor, Power factor improvement, Most economic power factor. Optimal operation of power systems: Modeling of fuel cost for thermal generation, Optimal operation of thermal system, Accounting for system losses, Optimal operation of hydro- thermal system. New energy sources: Solar energy, Wind energy, Other energy sources: Tidal, Geothermal.

    References:
  • Glover, J. and Sarma, M., Power System Analysis and Design, PWS Publishers, 1987.
  • Elgerd, O., Electric Energy System Theory: An Introduction, McGraw Hill, 1991.
  • Berrie, T. W., Power System Economics, Peregrinus Publishers, 1998.
EPM 334 Electrical Power Engineering
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+30+30)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction to electric power systems, Applications of high voltages in electric power systems, Overhead transmission lines, Underground cables. Generation of high voltage for test purposes, Methods of high voltage measurement, Electric insulation, Types, Corona. Earthing of electrical equipment, Safety, Resistance of earthing electrodes. Protection of power stations, Protection of sub-stations, Protection of transmission lines power stations, Types of circuit breakers.

    References:
  • Wood, A.J. and Woolenberg, B. F., Power Generation, Operation and Control, John Wiley, 1984.
  • Zaengl, W.S. and Kuffel, E., High Voltage Engineering, Pergamon Press, 1984.
  • Stevenson, W.D., Elements of Power System Analysis - Third Edition, McGraw Hill, 1995.
EPM 335 Utilization of Electrical Energy
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Electrical traction systems, Mechanical and electrical characteristics, Speed curves, Operations during electrical traction, Electrical traction motors, Modern control of traction motors. Illumination: Artificial illumination requirements and characteristics, Standard specifications, Types of lamps and luminaries, Illumination curves, Installation of lamps, Luminaries and connections- gas filled lamp ignition. Electric heating: Resistance wires, Electric furnaces, Induction heating. Electric welding of metals: Welding transformers and generators, Arc welding, Spot welding. Electrolytic processes: Metal coating. Electric transportation: Cranes and hoists, Elevators and conveyor belts, Paper and

    References:
  • Hancock, N.N., Electric Power Utilization, Pitman Publishers, 1967.
  • Laithwaite, E.R. and Freris, L. L., Electric Energy: Its Generation Transmission and User, McGraw Hill Co., 1984.
  • Wood, A.J. and Woolenberg, B. F., Power Generation, Operation and Control, John Wiley, 1984.
    Laboratory:
    Electrical Machines Lab
  • Illumination test
EPM 341 High Voltage Engineering
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Advantages and limitations of using high voltages for transmission, Generation and measurement of high voltage for testing, Generation of impulse waves, The impulse generators, Specifications of high voltage laboratories, Lnsulators for transmission lines and substations, Insulator materials: Shapes and types, Factors affecting performance of insulators, Testing of insulators: Destructive and non-destructive insulation tests- electrical breakdown in gases, Ionization and attachment coefficients, Electro-negative gases, Electrical breakdown in liquids and solids. Corona discharge, Single and three-core cables, Electrical stresses in cables, High voltage equivalent circuits, High voltage cables, Thermal properties of cables, Earthing systems.

    References:
  • Naidu, M.S., High Voltage Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill Co., 1982.
  • Zaengl, W.S. and Kuffel, E., High Voltage Engineering, Pergamon Press, 1984.
  • Abdel Salam, M.; Anis, H., El-Morshedy, A. and Radwan, R., High Voltage Engineering, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2000.
    Laboratory:
    Electric Power Lab
  • High voltage tests (1), (2) & (3)
EPM 351 Power Electronics (1)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Introduction to power electronics, Power diodes, Thyristors: Construction, Characteristics -application in rectifier circuits (converters), Firing circuits, Power transistors as switches, Phase shift controls, Phase controlled rectifiers-static switches.

    References:
  • Bose, B.K., Power Electronics and AC Drives, Prentice Hall, 1986.
  • Mohan, N., Undeland, T.M. and Robbines, W.P., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1990.
  • Rashid, M.H., Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices And Applications, Prentice Hall, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Power Electronics Lab
  • Poly phase uncontrolled rectifier circuits
  • Single phase half-wave controlled rectifier
  • Thyristor firing circuits
EPM 352 Industrial Electronics & Applications
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction to power electronics, Power diodes, Thyristors, Ac voltage controllers, Single phase converters, Three phase converters, Phase control of ac controllers, Integral cycle control, Thyristor commutation techniques, Natural commutation, Forced commutation, Circuits, dc choppers, The single thyristor chopper, Two thyristor choppers, Inverters, Single phase circuits, Bridge inverter circuits. Adjustable speed dc drives, Industrial examples, Electric traction examples, Operations during electrical traction, Criteria for selecting drive components, Equivalent circuit of dc motors, Permanent magnet dc motors, dc servomotors, Induction motor drives, Slip power recovery from an induction motor, Forced commutated, Variable frequency ac motor drives, Electric braking of induction motors, Synchronous motor drives, Stepper motor drives, Computer controlled drives.

    References:
  • Starr, A. T., Generation, Transmission and Utilization of Electrical Power, Pitman, 1937.
  • Bose, B.K., Power Electronics and AC Drives, Prentice Hall, 1986.
  • Gupta, J.P., Utilization of Electrical Power and Electrical Traction, Kalson Publishers, 1989.
  • Ramshaw, R. and Van Heeswijk, R.G., Energy Conversion, Sanders College Publishers,
  • Mohan, N., Undeland, T.M. and Robbines, W.P., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1990.
  • Rashid, M.H., Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices And Applications, Prentice Hall, 1995.
EPM 361 Power System Protection
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Protection engineering: Introduction, Effects of short-circuits on power systems, Basic elements of protective gear, Current and potential transformers, Protective relays, Electromechanical and static relays, Different types of electromechanical relays, Types of protection in electrical power systems, Differential protection of power systems, Protection of ring main systems, Protection of parallel feeders.

    eferences:
  • Rao, S. S., Switchgear and Protection, Khann Publishers, 1983.
  • Deshpande, M. V., Switchgear and Protection, Tata McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
  • Horowitz, S.H. and Phadk, A. G., Power System Relaying, John Wiley, 1992.

 

EPM 371 Electrical Testing (2)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(0+3) + (0+3)]
Marks:[(0+25+0) + (75+25+25)] = 150

Course Contents

A set of laboratory experiments applied to the courses studied by the students in the third year: Electrical machines (1&2): Detailed tests on dc machines and single-phase and three-phase transformers. Transmission and distribution of electrical energy: Tests on transmission line models. High voltage engineering: High voltage testing on electrical insulators of different shapes, Training the students on handling, Control and using of high voltage equipment, Electric cables. Electric traction motors. Power electronics (1): Experiments on converter circuit using diodes and thyristors.

    References:
  • Laboratory Instructions, Manuals, Catalogues, Data books.
EPM 381 Automatic Control Systems
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(4+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(110+40+0) + (0+0+0)] = 150

Course Contents

Introduction, Dynamics of electrical and mechanical systems, Mathematical models, Analogy between electrical and mechanical systems, System equations, Linear models, Derivation of mathematical models from experimental data, State variable approach, Control system components, Transform to frequency domain, Block diagram representation, Signal flow graphs, Stability criteria, Frequency response methods, Bode plots, Nyquist criterion, Root-locus method. Root locus compensation, Domain separation criterion, Cascaded and feedback compensation, Frequency response plots, Design of automatic excitation control and stabilization, Load frequency control, Liapunove’s second method.

    References:
  • Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1980.
  • El- Hawary, M., Control System Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1984.
  • Franklin, G.F. and Ponell, D., Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, Addison Wesley, 1992.
EPM 421 Electrical Machines (3)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Synchronous machines : Theory and design : Introduction, Cylindrical-rotor and salient-pole synchronous machines, Types of windings in ac machines, Winding coefficients, Generator performance, Motor performance, Phasor diagrams in three-phase synchronous machines, Synchronous impedance steady state operation, Voltage regulation, Parallel operation, Synchronous machine to an infinite bus, The synchronization process, The V curves, power angle characteristics, The two-reaction theory, Open circuit characteristics, Short circuit characteristics, Potier reactance, Zero-power-factor characteristic, Damper bars, Testing of synchronous machines, Construction, Design, Main dimensions, Examples on the design of turbo-generators and low speed generators.

    References:
  • Say, M.G., Theory and Performance of ac Machines- Third Edition, Pitman, 1967.
  • Say, M.G., Alternating Current Machines- Fifth edition, Pitman, 1990.
  • Fitzgerald, A.E.; Kingsley, C. and Umans, S.D., Electric Machinery - Fifth edition, McGraw Hill Co., 1990.
  • Chapman, S. J., Electric Machinery fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
    Laboratory:
    Electrical Machines Lab
  • Three-phase synchronous generator testing
  • Synchronization of a three phase machine to an infinite busbar
  • Synchronous motors
  • Power angle characteristic of synchronous generator
EPM 422 Electrical Machines (4)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Induction machines: Theory and design: Introduction, Construction of three- phase induction motors, The magnetic circuit, Slip ring induction motors, Cage motors, Performance at constant flux, Electromotive force, Currents, Torque, Equivalent circuits, Torque speed curves, Phasor diagrams, The circle diagram, Starting methods, Classification of induction motors, High starting torque types, Performance with higher harmonics, Testing of induction motors, The induction generator, The induction regulator, Induction type phase shifter, Single phase induction motors, Construction, Theory of rotating fields, Methods of starting, Fractional horsepower motors, Design of three-phase motors, The output equation, Selection of the main dimensions, Standard frames, Windings, Power

    References:
  • Say, M.G., Theory and Performance of ac Machines- Third Edition, Pitman, 1967.
  • Sen, P.C., Introduction to Electrical Machines and Power Electronics - First edition, Pitman, 1990.
  • Fitzgerald, A.E.; Kingsley, C. and Umans, S.D., Electric Machinery - Fifth edition, McGraw Hill Co., 1990.
  • Chapman, S. J., Electric Machinery fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
    Laboratory:
    Electrical Machines Lab
  • Three-phase induction motor testing (1) & (2)
  • Three-phase induction regulator
  • The synchronous - induction motor
EPM 423 Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

The basic two-pole machine, Kron’s primitive machine. Linear transformations, Power invariance, Rotating axes of reference, Three phase frame of reference, Transformation between different frames of reference, Torque equations, Restrictions. Applications of the generalized theory: dc machines: Steady state and transient operation, Cross-field generators, Electrical braking. Polyphase synchronous machines: Parameters, Steady state and transient analysis, Dual- excited synchronous machines. Polyphase induction machines : Transformations, Steady state and transient analysis, Special modes of operation, Single phase motors, Revolving field theory, Starting. AC commutator

    References:
  • Adkins, B., The generalized Theory of Electrical Machines, Dover Publishers, 1980.
  • Bimbhra, P., The general Theory of Electrical Machines- Second Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1992.
EPM 424 Special Electrical Machines
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Theory of single-phase rotating machines, Two phase motors, Single-phase induction motors, Windings and connections, Split phase induction motors : Operation and protection, Capacitor start motors, Two value capacitor motors, Shaded pole motors, Drag-cup motors, Linear motors, Synchronous motors, Reluctance motors, Hysteresis motors, Permanent magnet motors, Inductor type motors, Stepper motors, Dc motors, Universal motors, Dc special purpose motors, Variable speed drive systems, Dc servomotors, Selecting motors for required operations.

    References:
  • Vinott, A., Fractional Horsepower Motors, McGraw Hill, 1980.
  • Fitzgerald, A.E.; Kingsley, C. and Umans, S.D., Electric Machinery - Fifth edition, McGraw Hill Co., 1990.
  • Chapman, S. J., Electric Machinery fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
EPM 431 Electric Power System Analysis (2)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Transients in electrical systems: Types of transients, Equivalent circuits of power system elements, Multi-machine linear systems, Maximum power and loading limit, Modeling of basic elements of electrical systems: Vector diagram representation, Simplified systems, Excitation and speed control systems, Block diagram representation, Simplified criteria of transient stability : Concept of transient stability, Equal area criterion, Numerical solutions of rotor electromechanical equation, Dynamic stability: Analysis of uncontrolled systems, Controlled systems, Power system stabilizers, Voltage stability of loads and power systems: Criteria of voltage stability, Voltage collapse in electrical power

    References:
  • Venikov, V.A., Transients in Electrical Power Systems, MIR Publisher, 1979.
  • Elgerd, O., Electric Energy System Theory: An Introduction, McGraw Hill, 1991.
  • El-Sadek, M.Z., Power System Voltage Stability and Power, Mukhtar Press, Assuit, 2002.
    Laboratory:
    Power Lab
  • Load management
  • P.L.C. based load management
  • Power system stability investigation
EPM 432 Planning of Electrical Networks
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

The utility perspective, Utility financial accounting, Utility economic evaluation, Fixed charge rate, Total annual fixed charge rate, Revenue requirements, Financial and regulatory analysis, Corporate financial simulation, Regulatory incentive, Utility incentives, Power generation economics, Co-generation overview and regulations, Steam turbine co-generation cycles, Gas turbine cycles, Generation planning, Manual and automated generation planning, Dynamic programming, Approximate techniques, Capacity resource planning, Integrated demand-supply planning, Marginal costs, Small improvement projects, Planning under uncertainty, Bulk power transmission planning, Transmission

    References:
  • Arrillage, J. and Arnold, C.P., Computer Modelling pf Electrical Power Systems, , 1983.
  • Wood, A.J. and Woolenberg, B. F., Power Generation, Operation and Control, John Wiley Publishers, 1984.
  • Stoll, H.G., Least - Cost Electric Utility Planning, J. Wiley Publishers, 1989.
  • Berrie, T. W., Power System Economics, Peregrinus Publishers, 1998.
EPM 441 Over-Voltages in Power Systems
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Introduction to types of over-voltages in power systems, Lightning over-voltages, Physical phenomenon of lightning, Interaction between lightning and power system, Factors contributing to line design, Switching over-voltages: Recovery transient initiated by the opening of circuit breaker, Double frequency transient, Current suppression, Capacitance switching, Travelling waves: Wave equation, Reflection and refraction of the wave, Lattice diagram, Attenuation and

    References:
  • Guile, A.E. and Paterson, W., Electrical Power Systems, Oliver and Boyd Publishers, .
  • Allan Greenwood, Electrical Transients in Power Systems, J. Wiley and Sons Inc., 1971.
  • Rudenberg, R., Transient Performance of Electric Power System, M.I.T. Press, 1980.
EPM 442 High Voltage Applications
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Phenomenon of over-voltages in power systems, Wave propagation over lines and equipment, Theory of travelling waves and standing waves, Electrostatic field of extra-high-voltage (EHV) lines, Lightning and lightning protection, Over- voltages in EHV systems caused by switching operations, Insulation characteristics of long air gaps, Power-frequency voltage control and over- voltages, EHV testing and laboratory equipment, Design of EHV lines, Design

    References:
  • Jha, R.S., A Course in High Voltage Engineering, Rai and Sins Dihi, 1977.
  • Naidu, M.S., High Voltage Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill Co., 1982.
  • Zaengl, W.S. and Kuffel, E., High Voltage Engineering, Pergamon Press, 1984.
  • Abdel Salam, M.; Anis, H., El-Morshedy, A. and Radwan, R., High Voltage Engineering, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2000.
EPM 451 Power Electronics (2)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Ac voltage controllers: The single phase ac thyristor controller, Three phase controller, Phase control of ac controllers, Integral cycle control, Thyristor commutation techniques: Natural commutation, Forced commutation, Main principles, Circuits, Dc choppers: The single thyristor chopper, Two thyristor chopper, Inverters: Single phase circuits, Bridge inverter circuits, Dc drives, Ac drives.

    References:
  • Bose, B.K., Power Electronics and AC Drives, Prentice Hall, 1986. Power & Electrical Machines
  • Mohan, N., Undeland, T.M. and Robbines, W.P., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1990.
  • Rashid, M.H., Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices And Applications, Prentice Hall, 1995.
    Laboratory:
    Power Electronics Lab
  • Full wave controlled rectifier circuits
  • Half controlled three-phase controlled rectifiers
  • Fully controlled three-phase controlled rectifiers
  • D.C. choppers
EPM 452 Power Electronics
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Computer & Systems

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Ac voltage controllers: The single phase ac voltage controller, Three phase controller, Integral cycle control, Thyristor commutation techniques, Main principles, Circuits, Dc choppers: The single thyristor chopper, Two thyristor choppers, Inverters: Single phase circuits, Bridge inverter circuits, Dc drives, Ac drives, Basics of industrial motor control, Criteria for selecting drive components, Dc motor drives, Equivalent circuit of dc motors, Permanent magnet dc motors, Dc servomotors, Adjustable speed dc drives, Industrial examples, Electric traction examples, Induction motor drives, Slip power recovery from an induction motor, Forced commutated, Variable frequency ac motor drives, Injection braking of induction motors, Synchronous motor drives, Stepper motor drives, Computer controlled drives.

    References:
  • Bose, B.K., Power Electronics and AC Drives, Prentice Hall, 1986.
  • Mohan, N., Undeland, T.M. and Robbines, W.P., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1990.
  • Rashid, M.H., Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices And Applications, Prentice Hall, 1995.
EPM 461 Protection & Switchgear in Electrical Power Systems
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100

Course Contents

Protection relaying philosophy and fundamental considerations, Transmission line protection, Short lines, Medium length lines, Long distance power transmission, Compensating distance relaying. Rotating machinery protection: Relay protection for ac generators, Loss of field relay operation, Power transformer protection, Relay input sources, Switchgear engineering: Circuit breakers, Types, Construction, Performance and ratings, Interruption of fault currents and arcs in circuit breakers, Circuit breaker test oscillograms, Circuit breakers synthetic and direct tests. Switching over-voltages, Resistance switching, Capacitance switching.

    References:
  • Flurscheim, C.H., Power Circuit Breaker: Theory and Design, IEE Power Eng. Series, 1982.
  • Rao, S. S., Switchgear and Protection, Khann Publishers, 1983.
  • Deshpande, M. V., Switchgear and Protection, Tata McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
  • Horowitz, S.H. and Phadk, A. G., Power System Relaying, John Wiley, 1992.
    Laboratory:
    Power Lab
  • High voltage testing: restriking voltage transients
  • Switchgear testing
EPM 462 Applications in Protection & Switchgear Systems
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Item protection : Protection of generators, Protection of transformers, Protection of bus-bars, Protection of transmission lines (carrier protection), Protection against over-voltages, Protection schemes, Substations, Power stations, Protection of low-voltage systems, Coordination of protective devices. Over- voltage transients and travelling waves, Surge velocity, Surge impedance, Surge power and energy stored. Terminations: Incident reflected and transmitted waves, Applications. Over-voltage protection, Surge divertors, Insulated neutral systems over-voltages protection, Earthing systems earthing electrodes, Safety and power earthing, Engineering and calculations of systems and equipment

    References:
  • Chunikhin, A. and Zhaboronikov, M., High Voltage Switchgear, Analysis and Design, MIR Publisher, 1975.
  • Flurscheim, C.H., Power Circuit Breaker: Theory and Design, IEE Power Eng. Series, 1982.
  • Rao, S. S., Switchgear and Protection, Khann Publishers, 1983.
  • Deshpande, M. V., Switchgear and Protection, Tata McGraw Hill Co., 1991.
EPM 471 Electrical Testing (3)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(0+3) + (0+3)]
Marks:[(0+25+0) + (75+25+25)] = 150

Course Contents

A set of laboratory experiments applied to the courses studied by the students in the fourth year: Electrical machines (3) and (4): Detailed tests on single-phase and three-phase induction machines, Three-phase synchronous machines, Measurement of the power angle in synchronous machines, Measurement of synchronous machines parameters. Power system analysis (1) and (2): Experiments on analog and/or digital models of power systems. Power electronics (2): Inverters, Voltage regulators. Switchgear and protection engineering: Definition of different types of protection relays, Circuit breakers.

    References:
  • Laboratory Instructions, Manuals, Catalogues, Data books.
EPM 481 Electric Drives
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Basics of industrial motor control, Criteria for selecting drive components, Dc motor drives, Equivalent circuit of dc motors, Permanent magnet dc motors, Dc servomotors, Adjustable speed dc drives, Industrial examples, Electric traction examples, Induction motor drives, Slip power recovery from an induction motor, Forced commutated, Variable frequency ac motor drives, Injection braking of induction motors, Synchronous motor drives, Stepper motor drives, Computer controlled drives.

    References:
  • Bose, B.K., Power Electronics and AC Drives, Prentice Hall, 1986.
  • Ramshaw, R. and Van Heeswijk, R.G., Energy Conversion, Sanders College Publishers, 1990.
  • Rashid, M.H., Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices And Applications, Prentice Hall, 1995.
    Laboratory:
  • Basic function of P.L.C.
  • Application of P.L.C. in motor control
  • PID controller: concepts and applications
  • Word Leonard system
EPM 482 Advanced Control of Power
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)]
Marks: [(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Central operations: Operation of power systems, Organization and operator activities, Control center experience, Supervisory and control functions : Data acquisition, Monitoring and event processing, Control functions, Reports and calculations, Man-machine communications: Operators duties, Mimic diagram functions, System structures: Subsystems, System classes, System interactions, Performance and reliability considerations: Performance criteria, Software considerations, Hardware considerations, Databases, Technical realization: Central system, Communication system, Maintenance, Real time network modeling, Security, Training, Control system examples.

    References:
  • Cigrell, C., Power System Control Technology, Prentice Hall, 1992. Power & Electrical Machines
  • Mahalanalas, A. K.; Kothari, D.P. and Ahson, S.I., Computer Aided Power System Analysis and Control, Tata McGraw Hill, 1994.
  • El-Sadek, M.Z., Power System Voltage Stability and Power, Mukhtar Press, Assuit, 2002.
    Laboratory:
    PL.C Lab
  • Application of PLC (1) & (2)
  • Digital Control Systems (1) & (2)
EPM 483 Computer Applications in Electric Power Engineering
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (3+2)]
Marks: [(0+0+0) + (90+35+0)] = 125

Course Contents

Introduction: Power system matrices, Input and transfer matrices, Admittance matrices of the bus bars, Impedance matrices, Circuit representation, Programming, Large system simulation and programming, Power flow studies concepts and methods, Approximate and fast methods, Separation methods, Distribution factors, Transfer methods, Optimal performance, Generation control, Error analysis, Simulation of power system components, Application of some

    References:
  • Stagg, G. W. and El-Abiad, A. H., Computer Methods in Power Systems, McGraw Hill, 1968.
  • Gross, C. A., Power Systems Analysis, John Wiley, 1979.
EPM 499 Project
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (Cont.)

Hrs/Week: [(0+4) + (0+4)]
Marks:[(0+50+0) + (0+50+100)] = 200

Course Contents

The student deals with the analysis and design of a complete engineering system using the fundamentals, Principles and skills he gained during his study. The project's report presented by the student should include the details of the analysis and design satisfying the concerned code requirements, The computer applications as well as the experimental work when necessary, In addition to the technical engineering drawing of his design. Throughout the project report and at oral the exam, The student should prove his complete understanding of the elements of the project and his capability to apply them in his future engineering

    References:
  • Selected References, Scientific Papers, Research Reports, Manuals, Catalogues, Software Packages.