ESE3409 Power Transmission and DistributionBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ESE3409 Power Transmission and Distribution Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜRKAN SOYKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜRKAN SOYKAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: Not available.
Course Objectives: To have knowledge about electrical energy distrubution and transmisson system structures and their elements, characteristics of consumers, power factor correction and distribution network voltage drop calculations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the basic parts of the electrical power system and power terms.
2. Have knowledge about the structure of electrical networks.
3. Have knowledge about network voltage drop.
4. Have knowledge about the correction of the power factor.
5. Have knowledge about loads and characteristics of loads.
6. Learn all the elements in the electricity distribution network in detail.
7. Learn all the elements in the transmission network in detail.
8. Learn the protection elements of distribution and transmission systems in detail.

Course Content

Introduction to power systems, power definitions, power factor improvement, electrical network types and structures, distribution network structures, loads and load characteristics, distribution and transmission system proteciton elements, distribution network components, transmission network elements, voltage drop calculations

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduciton to power systems
2) Power definitions
3) Power factor improvement
4) Electrical network types and structures
5) Distribution network structures
6) Loads and load characteristics
7) Load characteristics
8) Distribution and transmission system proteciton elements
9) Distribution and transmission system proteciton elements
10) Distribution and transmission system proteciton elements
11) Distribution network components
12) Transmission network elements
13) Voltage drop calculation
14) Voltage drop calculation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Luces M. Faulkenberry and Walter Coffer, Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission,1996,0-13-249947-9.
References: a)Kothari D. P., Nagrath I.J, Modern Power System Analysis, 2005,0-07-049489-4.

b)Hadi S., Power System Analysis, 1980, 0-07-012235-0.

c)John J. Grainger and William D. Steenson JR, Power System Analysis, 1994, 0-07-061293-5.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 98
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 144

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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 5
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) 4
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. 3
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. 3
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 1
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. 1
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. 3
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. 3
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4