| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Lightning Protection & Grounding System |
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| Course Code |
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EE-687 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. AHMET TEKE
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the basics of lightning protection and grounding system.
Understands types of grounding and improves with field measurements .
Understands he grounding system and its applications .
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Understanding the basics of lightning protection and grounding system,
Understanding the types of grounding and improving with field measurements,
Understanding the grounding system and its applications. |
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| Course Contents |
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Electrical System Safety Practices
Introduction to the Lightning Protection and Grounding
Lightning Phenomenon and Its Characteristic
Types and Specification of Lightning Protection System
Testing of the Installed Lightning Protection System
Assessment of the Existing System and Improvement when necessary
Type and Characteristic of Grounding
Effect of Grounding System to Lightning Protection System
Lightning Protection; Ground System Design Calculation |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and Field Measurements |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to the lightning protection and grounding systems |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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2 |
The basics and basic definitions for lightninig protection and grounding systems |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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3 |
Methods of protection against indirect contact in low voltage networks |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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4 |
Grounding types |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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5 |
Equations for grounding types |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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6 |
Grounding system design for low voltage systems |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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7 |
Midterm exam |
Midterm exam preparation |
Written examination
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8 |
Grounding system design for highvoltage systems |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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9 |
Grounding in substations |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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10 |
Lightning phenomenon and its characteristic |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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11 |
Lightning protection system |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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12 |
Design of lightning protection system |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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13 |
Insulation resistance and measurement practice |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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14 |
Measurement practice: Protection earth and neutral point measurement |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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15 |
Measurement practice: Surge arrester and lightning rod measurement |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Midterm exam preparation |
Written examination
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. |
4 |
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2 |
Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. |
3 |
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3 |
Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. |
4 |
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4 |
Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. |
4 |
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5 |
Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. |
4 |
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6 |
Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. |
3 |
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7 |
Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. |
2 |
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8 |
Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. |
5 |
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9 |
Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. |
5 |
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10 |
Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. |
4 |
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11 |
Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. |
5 |
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12 |
Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular |
1 |
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13 |
Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. |
4 |
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14 |
Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. |
4 |
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15 |
Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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