Study Guide

Objective

- Student knows the main features of transmission and distribution systems and electrical network design principles. Student understands economic and environmental issues of distribution network planning.
- Student knows most important factors related to distribution network reliability.
- Student is familiar with most common faults in the distribution network and basic principles of protection.
- Student is able to calculate fault current cases in different situations and is familiar with thermal and dynamic dimensioning principles.
- Student knows basic structure and concepts of smart grid
- Student is familiar with key concepts of the high-voltage technology, among others insulation structures, spark-overs, overvoltage and overvoltage protection.
- Student has familiar with commissioning measurements of electrical systems exceeding 1000V.
- Student is able to form differential equations on electrical system applications. Student knows solving methods to first and second order differential equations.

Content

- Structure and design of electrical transmission and distribution networks
- Transmission losses, load flow and voltage drop
- Fault currents: implications, calculation and the most important standards.
- Protection and dimensioning criteria
- Smart grid
- High voltage technology
- Commissioning measurements of electrical systems over 1000V
- Differential equations with electrical system applications

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of electrical engineering and automation technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in electrical engineering and automation technology and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.