Overview
The Electric Power Systems Laboratory at the Arab American University allows students to apply the theories they learn in theoretical lectures to real, practical devices. It offers a comprehensive environment for students to study and analyze electric power systems practically and realistically. The laboratory allows students to become familiar with operating and analyzing electrical network components such as transformers, transmission lines, and power control devices. Additionally, it enables them to test system efficiency under various operating conditions, providing them with a deep understanding of the mechanisms of electrical networks. The laboratory consists of a real electrical system made up of industrial components, similar to those used in power stations and electrical companies. These components are carefully designed to meet educational objectives, with high-protection systems in place to ensure student safety while working with the equipment. The lab is characterized by its flexibility, consisting of independent units that can work together or separately, allowing for various experiments. These experiments provide students with the opportunity to understand the behavior and performance of synchronous generators, transmission lines, and other power system components under different operating conditions. Students will also learn about the operational philosophy of various types of relays used in power system protection, the basic principle of digital guidance in transmission line protection, and different methods to improve the power factor in the system.
