At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learns the basic principles of high voltage engineering. 2) Can make analyzes on high voltage systems. 3) Becomes aware of the electrical discharge in gases. 4) Learns the breaking mechanisms in insulating materials. 5) Learns high voltage measurement techniques.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None.
COURSE DEFINITION
Electrostatic fields: basic electrode systems, approximate calculation of maximum electric field strength, multilayer electrode systems, conformal transformation, numerical methods for electrostatic field calculation. Introduction to discharge phenomena: discharge phenomena in gases (Townsend and channel theories (Course Description) corona, lightning and surface discharges); Discharge phenomena in solid and liquid insulators. Brief information about the source of overvoltages and protection from overvoltages.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1. Hafta Introduction to high voltage engineering
2nd Week
2. Hafta Electrical stress and strength
3rd Week
3. Hafta Isolation property of gases, cathode process, ionization
4th Week
4. Hafta Perforation and discharge of gases: Duct and Townsend perforation mechanisms
5th Week
5. Hafta Perforation and discharge of gases: Corona discharge
6th Week
6. Hafta Electronegative gases and gas insulators
7th Week
7. Hafta Partial discharge, surface discharge
8th Week
8. Hafta MIDTERM
9th Week
9. Hafta Perforation mechanisms in liquid and solid sealants
10th Week
10. Hafta Lightning mechanism
11th Week
11. Hafta Generation of high voltages: AC, DC, impulse voltages
12th Week
12. Hafta Measuring high voltages, dielectric losses
13th Week
13. Hafta High voltage applications
14th Week
14. Hafta High voltage applications
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl, J. Kuffel, High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals, Newnes, 2nd. Ed., 2000. R. Arora, W. Mosch, High Voltage and Electrical Insulation Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
2
10
Quiz
2
13
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
63
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
63
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
37
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
2
5
10
Individual or group work
13
2
26
Preparation for Final exam
1
20
20
Course hours
14
4
56
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
18
18
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
1
16
16
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
