MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ESE4422 High Voltage Techniques Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜRKAN SOYKAN
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach the students about high voltage technologies and components used in high voltage applications. The students will be taught about the effects of electric field formation in high voltage applications and related measurements.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Define the high voltage concepts of power transmission, voltage stress and testing with various types of voltage
II. Explain the basic breakdown phenomena
III. Describe the apparatus used in generation of DC and AC and impulse voltage
IV. Apply necessary techniques related to high-voltage measurement
V. Calculate electrical stress via various numerical methods
VI. Define overvoltage and list the protection methods against overvoltage
VII. Explain lightning phenomena, switching overvoltage insulation coordination concept

Course Content

This course covers field analysis: experimental methods and applications. Electrical breakdown in gases, electrical breakdown of liquids, electrical breakdown of solid, insulation oils and solid dielectrics. Generation and measurement of high AC, DC, and impulse voltages and impulse currents: AC to DC conversion and electrostatic generators. Operation, design and construction of impulse generators.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Field Analysis; Experimental Methods and Applications
2) Electrical Breakdown; Definition of Electrical Breakdown and Electrical Breakdown in Gases
3) Electrical Breakdown; Electrical Breakdown in Liquids
4) Electrical Breakdown; Electrical Breakdown in Solids
5) Electrical Breakdown; Electrical Breakdown in Insulating Oils and Solid Dielectrics
6) Electrical Breakdown; Electrical Breakdown in Insulating Oils and Solid Dielectrics
7) Generation and Measurement; Generation and Measurement of High AC Voltage
8) Generation and Measurement; Generation and Measurement of Impulse Voltages
9) Generation and Measurement: Generation and Measurement of Impulse Currents
10) Conversion and Electrostatic Generators; AC to DC Conversion
11) Conversion and Electrostatic Generators; Electrostatic Generators
12) Midterm II Examination
13) Impulse Generators; Operation and Design of Impulse Generators
14) Impulse Generators; Construction of Impulse Generators

Sources

Course Notes: Textbook: Kuffel, Zaengl, Kuffel,High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals,2000 Reference: C.L. Wadhwa,High Voltage Engineering,2007
References: To be provided by the lecturer.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 16 6 96
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 4 4
Quizzes 2 1 2
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 2 4
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution