Objectives and competences
Objectives:
The objectives of the course are that students will gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and functional understanding of the basics of electrical devices and electricity transmission. Provide basic knowledge of electrical devices and electrical and mechanical characteristics of power lines. To train the student to independently deal with electrical switchgear and devices. To train the student to calculate the chain link and the allowable tensile stress.
Competences:
Develop skills that will enable students to independently and creatively solve engineering problems.
Content (Syllabus outline)
a) Transmission and operation of the electric power system. Presentation of elements of the electric power system, signals, circuits and transformations. Transient phenomena and failure in power systems. Symmetric components and theory of calculations of symmetric components.
b) Electric power system and network sharing by voltage, function and form. Basics of three-phase transmission of electricity.
c) Theory of electrical switchgear components and devices. Basics of the operation and selection of switchgear and devices, such as contactors, disconnectors, switch disconnectors, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear cells and insulating materials.
d) Design and the technical execution of power lines. Calculation of the chain sprocket and the permissible tensile stress. Consideration of safety distance and height. Mechanical properties of power lines.
e) Transmission of electricity through power lines.
f) Switchgear and transformer stations.
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures: in lectures the student learns the theoretical foundations of the course.
Laboratory exercises: in laboratory exercises the student additionally consolidates theoretical knowledge on practical examples and learns about applicability.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to identify, describe and explain the operation of the basic characteristics of electrical appliances and devices. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to calculate the chain link and tensile stresses.
ESCO knowledge (learning outcome):
Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of electric power devices in normal and faulty operation
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the operation of electrical switchgear and apparatus
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical phenomena in the transmission and distribution of electricity
Determine the electrical and mechanical parameters of existing transmission lines
Design a simple power line
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/key competences and other abilities:
Communication skills: written expression at the written exam and oral defense of laboratory exercises from the course content.
Use of information technology: use of software tools for calculations of chain link and allowable tensile stresses and design of electrical appliances and devices.
Computational skills: calculation of steady and pedestrian operating states of transmission lines and calculation of mechanical and electrical parameters of transmission lines.
Problem solving: calculation of operating conditions of existing lines, knowledge of electrical switchgear and devices.
Readings
Priporočeni študijski viri:
J. Pihler, Stikalne naprave elektroenergetskega sistema, Druga dopolnjena izdaja, Založniška dejavnost FERI Maribor, Maribor, 2003.
I. Ravnikar, Električne inštalacije, Tretja predelana izdaja, Tehniška založba Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1999.
J. Marušič, F. Jakl: Načrtovanje in krajinsko oblikovanje koridorjev daljnovodov in cevnih vodov, 1998.
M. Plaper: Elektroenergetska omrežja, deI I, Ljubljana 1974, del II Ljubljana 1975, del III Ljubljana 1977.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Method (written or oral exam, coursework, project):
written exam
oral exam
Seminar paper
Computer skills
Laboratory work
Ongoing assessments (can replace the written and oral exam)
1. midterm exam 15 %
2. midterm exam 15 %
3. midterm exam 20 %
