Program Description

This course ‘Design of Transmission Line Modelling and Performance’ is designed to provide a detailed exploration of the critical elements involved in transmission lines' design, modeling, and performance assessment. By enrolling in this course, participants will not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that are directly applicable in the field of transmission line engineering. Whether you're a student aspiring to enter the industry or a professional seeking to deepen your expertise, this course offers a unique blend of theoretical insights and hands-on applications, equipping you with the tools to excel in this dynamic field.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Master the intricacies of transmission line parameters, including inductance, and capacitance, with different configurations.
  • Evaluate the performance of short, medium, and long transmission lines, and employ ABCD constants for accurate modeling.
  • Investigate phenomena like corona discharge, electromagnetic interference, and corona loss measurements, essential for mitigating environmental impacts.
  • Gain proficiency in MATLAB for calculating transmission line parameters, enabling practical application in real-world scenarios.

This course stands out for its hands-on MATLAB demonstrations, providing learners with practical skills for transmission line analysis. Additionally, it offers a specialized focus on corona discharge and its effects, addressing a critical aspect of high-voltage transmission. The inclusion of real-world case studies and environmental impact assessments further distinguishes this course as a holistic exploration of transmission line engineering.

Course Objectives:

  • Learners will be able to understand the fundamental components of an Electrical Power Transmission System.
  • Learners will be able to apply their knowledge by calculating inductance and capacitance for various transmission line configurations.
  • Learners will be able to evaluate the appropriateness of different Transmission Line Conductors for specific applications and their performance analysis.
  • Learners will be able to create mathematical models for short, medium, and long transmission lines, accurately calculate parameters like impedance and admittance, and analyze their performance under varying load conditions.
  • Learners will be able to Demonstrate proficiency in MATLAB to simulate and analyze transmission line behavior, including the application of ABCD generalized constants.
  • Learners will be able to enhance the ability to model and analyze the performance of transmission lines by considering the corona discharge and power flow equations.
  • Learners will be able to calculate critical disruptive voltage and visual disruptive voltage for transmission lines and develop strategies to mitigate the effects of corona discharge.
  • Learners will be proficient in evaluating electromagnetic effects on transmission lines.
  • Learners will be able to assess the environmental impacts of Extra-High Voltage Transmission Lines

Key Highlights

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1. Master the intricacies of transmission line parameters, including inductance, and capacitance, with different configurations.

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2. Evaluate the performance of short, medium, and long transmission lines, and employ ABCD constants for accurate modeling.

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3. Investigate phenomena like corona discharge, electromagnetic interference, and corona loss measurements, essential for mitigating environmental impacts.

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4. Gain proficiency in MATLAB for calculating transmission line parameters, enabling practical application in real-world scenarios

Course enrollment data

Learning Format

Online

Duration

3 Units

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
L&T EduTech

Program Fee

₹1900 (inclusive of tax)

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Program Description

Education Qualification

Students pursuing Diploma / UG / PG Programs in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Suggested Prerequisites

Basic knowledge on Electrical Engineering

Teaching Hours

15 hours

Lead Faculty

Dr. Akash Talwariya - Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Engineering at L&T EduTech.

He has over a decade of experience in both industrial and academic realms. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing on "Game Theory Based Electrical Power System Optimization in the Presence of Distributed Energy Resources. He completed his postgraduate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. He also received his BTech, respectively, in Power Systems and Electrical Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University. His areas of expertise include electrical power systems, machine learning, and smart grid technologies. Dr. Talwariya's professional accolades include the publication of 35 research papers in esteemed international journals and conferences, along with holding three patents, demonstrating his commitment to innovation in the field.

Learning Schedule

• Overview of Electrical Power Transmission System • Transmission Line Conductors • New Generation Conductors, Ground Wires and Optical Ground Wire • EHV AC vs HVDC Transmission System • Inductance of a conductor due to internal flux Linkages • Inductance of a conductor due to external flux Linkages • Concept of GMR and GMD for Composite Conductors • Concept of GMR and GMD for Bundled Conductors • Inductance of a Single Phase two wire transmission line • Capacitance of a Single Phase two wire transmission line • Comparison of Analytical and Finite Element Analysis Method for the calculation of Inductance and Capacitance • Arrangement of Transmission Lines and its Types • Inductance of a 3 ø lines with symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing with and without transposition • Capacitance of a 3 ø lines with symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing with and without transposition • Numerical problem on Inductance and capacitance of a 3 ø lines with symmetrical and unsymmetrical spacing with and without transposition • Inductance and capacitance of composite conductors • Numerical problem on composite conductors • Inductance and capacitance of a bundled conductors and need of spacers • Numerical problem on bundled conductors • Inductance of 3ø double circuit transmission lines • Capacitance of 3ø double circuit transmission lines • Numerical problem on double circuit transmission line • Effect of earth online capacitance for single phase transmission lines using method of images • Effect of earth online capacitance for three phase transmission lines and MATLAB Demonstration • Skin effect in transmission line • Proximity effect in high current conductors • Determination of transmission line parameters for unsymmetrical conductors using MATLAB • Determination of transmission line parameters for bundled conductors using MATLAB

• Classification of transmission line
• Performance analysis of short transmission lines
• Numerical problem on analysis of short transmission lines.
• ABCD generalized constants for short transmission lines.
• Numerical problem on ABCD generalized constants for short transmission lines.
• Modelling and performance analysis of medium transmission lines by End 
Condenser method
• Modelling and performance analysis of medium transmission lines by nominal T and 
pi method
• Numerical Problem on Analysis of Medium transmission lines
• Rigorous method for long transmission lines
• ABCD Parameters, Voltage Regulation and Efficiency for long transmission lines
• Numerical problem on analysis of long transmission lines
• Demo on modelling of long transmission lines using MATLAB simulation.
• Concept of surge impedance Loading in AC transmission line-A case study
• Concept of Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines
• Performance Analysis of Transmission lines using MATLAB

• Introduction to corona discharge and its mechanism
• Characteristics of Corona Discharge
• Critical disruptive voltage, visual critical voltage and power losses due to corona
• Factors affecting and methods to reduce corona losses.
• Power loss due to corona calculation with a case study
• Introduction to Electro Magnetic Radiations
• Concept of Electromagnetic Interference
• Concept of Audio noise (AN) in EHVAC
• Corona loss measurements using Corona cage on UHV Transmission line -A case 
Study.
• A Demo on MATLAB Program to calculate corona losses in a transmission line.
• Interference between the power and communication lines
• Numerical Problem on Interference between power and communication lines
• Power Flow equations of AC transmission Lines
• Compensation in Transmission Lines
• Mathematical Modelling of tuned power lines
• Importance of minimizing the environmental effect
• Electric and magnetic field and their effects
• Long term health effects and methods to mitigate electric and magnetic fields.



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