This course provides an in-depth understanding of modern power system operation and control. Key topics include optimal power flow, economic dispatch, resource scheduling, and steady-state estimation, with applications in bulk power systems, distribution networks, and microgrids. The course emphasizes the analytical and computational aspects of power system operation, addressing real-world challenges in security, efficiency, and reliability. By the end of the course, students will gain practical insights into managing and optimizing power systems for stable and cost-effective performance.

CILO-1: Apply modern optimization theory such as convex optimization and mixed-integer optimization to describe and solve power system operation and control problems. CILO-2: Identify, formulate, and solve modern power system operation and control problems using various programming techniques and algorithms. CILO-3: Evaluate and analyze current trends and emerging technologies in the field of modern power system operation and control. CILO-4: Use the computer tools relevant to Smart Power Grid with an understanding of their processes and limitations.