The Flow of Power (Part I: Basic Concepts and Models)
summary
Covers exact steady‑state models used in power systems: sinusoidal signals become phasor domain algebra, loads and lines reduce to resistors/inductors/capacitors, and network behavior compacts into an admittance matrix for power flow and OPF. Explains balanced three‑phase vs delta/Y conversions, shows voltage regulation limits and fast solar/wind variability, notes negligible bulk storage and argues for using flexible loads and distributed resources toward real-time OPF and control.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:24Bootcamp: Power systems
- 2:57The flow of power II
- 7:12Electricity gen & transportation
- 9:04US electricity flow 2014
- 17:56Today's grid
- 26:31Recap
- 27:53Motivation: Optimal power flow
- 37:19Phasor representation
- 37:55Linear circuit elements
- 41:35Phasor analysis
- 46:18Balanced 3-phase system
- 48:34Advantages