Power Systems

Recommended prerequisites: Students having a BSc degree from ELEC: Circuit theory (ELEC-C4110/ELEC-C4120/ELEC-C9110), static and dynamic field theory (ELEC-C4140), or comparable knowledge. Students of Aalto Advanced Energy programme are recommended to take course ELEC-E8422 An Introduction to Electric Energy or ELEC-C8001 Electrical Energy Technology or ELEC-C8002 Electrical Energy Systems as prerequisite.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

1. understand the basics of transmission systems, distribution networks, power system components, electrical safety and high voltage engineering,
2. understand the principles of power and voltage control in the power systems,
3. be able to model power system components,
4. understand the technical limitations and rating factors of both the power system and its components,
5. have a basic understanding of protection and electrical safety.

Implementations by the academic year:

2026-2027 Autumn I - II, language of instruction: English

2027-2028 Autumn I - II, language of instruction: English

The languages of instruction and languages of study attainment may vary depending on the course implementation. Implementations are not necessarily organised in all the languages of study attainments marked for the study unit. When registering, check to see that the course implementation you are registering for may be completed in the language you want, as some languages apply only to certain implementations.