ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ESE5008 Energy Transmission and Distribution Spring 3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FEHMİ GÖRKEM ÜÇTUĞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to teach the principles of transmission and distribution, which ensures that electrical energy safely and efficiently reaches the end user. For this aim; the basic network elements of transmission line such as towers, conductors, transformers, start-stop components, protection devices, metering equipments will be taught and proper decision-making will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Introducing power transmission and distribution network
2. Learning characteristics and operating conditions of power transmission and distribution networks
3. Understanding of required rules for the determination of the route of overhead lines.
4. Recognition and understanding selections of conductors, towers, insulators and traverses of overhead lines.
5. Controlling of LV and MV voltage drop
6. Learning transformers, calculation of transformer power and types of transformers.
7. Recognition of safe operating rules and introducing switching, protection and metering equipments of transmission line, substations and transformer station.

Course Content

Basic terms, general line parameters. Parameters on other elements of power systems, basic studies on design of distribution part of the power system. General method for the solution of state-space models in a distribution system. Power line design based on voltage drop and power loss, protection against contact voltage. Special cases in distribution system processes, corrections in parallel and serial power constants in transmission network.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General information about the interconnection system, properties of power transportation to close and far points, examination of concepts of transmission and distribution
2) Different power distribution systems (network systems), advantages and disadvantages of the system
3) General information about transmission, distribution systems and voltage rates in our country.
4) How to choose routes for distribution lines.
5) The properties and types of towers, traverses and insulators of power transmission lines and make their selections.
6) Classification of overhead lines, their properties and selections. Calculation of line deflection.
7) Selection of cross section of LV, MV transmission and distribution lines, current control and calculation voltage drop.
8) Selection, types and properties of underground cables in distribution.
9) General review
10) Properties and types of distribution transformers.
11) Calculation of required installed power of transformer, calculation of compansation transformer norm power, selection of location
12) Start-stop components, sectionalizers, circuit breakers, contact breakers
13) Protection devices; surge arresters, MV/LV fuses, relays and protection wires.
14) Types and selection of metering equipments, current and voltage transformers. 1 and 3 phases active and reactive counters.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları, dersi veren öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacaktır.

Lecture notes to be provided by the lecturer.
References: [1] N. Alperöz, “Elektrik Enerjisi Dağıtımı”, İTÜ , (1987)
[2] Prof. M. İnan, “Orta Gerilim Şebekeleri –I ve II”, İTÜ , (1982)
[3] Prof. N. Tarkan, “Elk. İletim Şebekeleri –I ve II”, İTÜ, (1982)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 126
Homework Assignments 3 12
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 12
Total Workload 202

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines 4
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey 4
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods 4
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions 4
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques 5
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process 4
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases 4
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments 3
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work 4
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary 4
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment 5