Electrical Power SystemsLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The student is familiar with the most important electrical power quality criteria and standards, in particular standard EN 50160 and electricity market regulations.

The student knows the mutual interference factors and compatibility requirements between various network components.

The student knows the features, structure and communication methods of PLC’s

The student knows the structure and operating principles of frequency converters

The student is familiar with programming languages of the standard IEC 61131 and is able to make a basic software application.

Content

1. Power quality according to EN50160
2. Interference and compatibility factors (EMC) between the electrical network and the
electrical equipment connected to the network
3. Frequency converters: standards, structures and operating principles
4. Programmable logics

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.