Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

The course assumes that students have knowledge equivalent ELE100 Electric Circuits, ENE233 Electrotechnical basis and ENE229 renewable energy in the power grid. In addition, students should have a solid foundation in arithmetic with complex numbers and vectors.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • explain key concepts and components of low voltage systems
  • describe various techniques and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of low voltage systems, and explain how this work affects the environment
  • know the regulations and standards
  • understand the operation and use of equipment for troubleshooting and measurement
  • know the uses of different types of switches and protective
  • explain penetration mechanisms in gases and solids
  • explain the function and structure of the following high voltage components: metalloksydavleder, switch, fuse and cable
  • process and lay cable
  • use relevant brand and coding systems for materials and equipment
  • select the right equipment and materials in relation to certain procedures and tasks and be able to check that tools and equipment are in safe working order before use
  • apply relevant computer tools associated with low voltage
  • perform electrical calculations, calculate the cross-section area and selecting the corresponding protection using available substrates such as tables, charts and computer programs, etc.
  • calculate lightning pennies on a high voltage net using traveling wave model
  • calculate voltages, electric field strength and potentials by hand bill

Contents

Working with electricity is associated with danger and therefore require accuracy and system overview. The area is highly regulated by laws and regulations, and those who work with electricity must be able to follow safety procedures to prevent accidents. The course emphasizes basic knowledge of laws and regulations for safety. Each task is performed on the basis of evidence, rules and regulations. The purpose of this course is to enable the candidate to understand how skilled workers performs tasks in various live plants in small and large buildings.

The course describes and explains lightning pennies and their propagation in an electrical network by using traveling wave model and reflection diagram. Overvoltages and temporary overvoltages are also presented. High voltage components like cables, fuses, circuit breakers and surge arresters will be processed. The physical processes with regard to the impact mechanism in gases and solids will be discussed and explained.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, demonstrations, laboratory exercises and exercises done by hand and with the use of computer programs.

Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

Mandatory and assignments must be approved to take the exam.

Examinations

Written individual exam, 4 hours. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ENE218 – High Voltage Technology. 5
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