Grid Digitization And Automation

Host University

George Mason University

Semester

Spring 2025

Course Number

ECE 514 DL1

Credits

3

Discipline

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Instructor

Adamiak, Mark (madamiak@gmu.edu)

Times and Days

4:30 pm - 7:10 pm

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Course Information

This course provides an overview of power grid digitization and covers IEC 61850 based substation automation systems from the real-world application perspective. Topics include substation equipment, functions, interfaces, and communication technology; IEC 61850 scope, protocol and configuration technology; IEC 61850 modeling approach, process bus, substation model; overview of synchrophasors; Substation Configuration Language; application software and cyber security considerations. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering. May not be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites

ECE 415 or permission of instructor