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Course Description Course Name : High Voltage Measurement Techniques Course Code : EE-677 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Third Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET TÜMAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows production methods of high voltage. Knows about high voltage insulation materials. Knows conventional methods of generation and measurement of high voltages and currents. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Knowledge and skills acquisition about high-voltage, insulation, testing techniques and measurement techniques, Course Contents : High-voltage definition, purpose and classification, production methods of high voltage, high voltage insulation, breakdown mechanisms in solid, liquid, gaseous and composite dielectrics, over-voltages and insulation, test the ability of an insulation system, conventional methods of generation and measurement of high voltages and currents, testing techniques, including internationally accepted classifications, test procedures and standards, the recent advances in the area of measurement tecniques, insulation materials and systems. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Electrical Electronics Engineering Department, First Floor   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definitions of high voltage and classifications of high voltages Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 2 Reasons of using high voltages in transmission systems and selection of voltage level for transmission lines. Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 3 Methods of high DC voltage generation circuits including half wave and full wave rectifiers, voltage doubler and voltage multiplier circuits and electrostatic generators Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 4 Methods of high AC voltage generation including ordinary test transformers, Cascaded transformers, and resonance type AC power sources. Advantages, disadvantages and applications of each type Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 5 High voltage insulation; reasons and areas of insulation applications, types of insulation materials and examples, desirable properties of various classes of insulation materials, thermal classifications of insulation, basic properties of insulation and related basic definitions Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 6 Ageing and Failure Mechanisms in Solid, Liquid, Gaseous and Composite insulations Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 7 Overvoltages and Insulation Coordination Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 8 Midterm Examination Preparation for midterm examination Written examination 9 Design and Evaluation of Insulation Materials and Systems, Test Procedures and Standards Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 10 Measurement of Testing Voltages Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 11 New Measurement and Diagnostic Technologies: Digital Techniques, Testing Automation, Electro-optical Measuring Techniques, Space Charge Measurement, Dielectric Spectroscopy Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 12 Partial Discharge Measurement and Analysis Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 13 Condition monitoring of power equipment Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 14 Novel dielectric materials: high temperature polymers and composites, Nanodielectrics Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 15 Pulse power applications Lecture notes and resources Classical lecture and presentation 16/17 Final Examination Preparation for final examination Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  High Voltage Measurement Tecniques, Adolf J. Schwab Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 10 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 4 2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 4 3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 3 4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4 5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 2 6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 2 7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 3 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. 4 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. 4 10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 4 11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4 12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 2 13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4 14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 4 15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 6 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6