Economic Operations and Control of Power system

People join this course to understand how real-world power systems are operated efficiently and securely under varying load conditions. It is especially useful for electrical and electronics engineering students interested in power systems, power utilities, and energy management. The course also helps learners prepare for GATE, PSU exams, higher studies, and careers in power generation, transmission, and smart grid technologies.

1. Structure and components of power systems

2. Load forecasting and load duration curves

3. Economic dispatch of thermal power plants

4. Constraints in power system operation

5. Unit commitment problem

6. Incremental cost and coordination equations

7. Automatic generation control (AGC)

8. Frequency and voltage control

9. Power system stability and security considerations

10. Introduction to optimal power flow (OPF)