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  Course Description
Course Name : Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy

Course Code : EE-714

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET UĞRAŞ CUMA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the fundamental knowledge on transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
Explains the transmission line equations, parameters and solutions.
Distinguishes the transmission line transients.
Defines the steady-state operation of transmission lines.
Summarizes the voltage limitations of transmission lines.
Estimates the current carrying capacity of overhead lines.
Defines the system protection.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To achieve the fundamental knowledge on transmission and distribution of electrical energy, to understand the parameters and solutions of transmission lines, to understand the steady-state and transient operation of transmission lines.

Course Contents : Transmission and distribution of electrical energy, transmission lines equations, parameters and solutions, transients on transmission lines, transmission lines in steady state operation, special considerations for three phase lines, voltage limitations on power handling capacity, current limitation on power handling, system protection, dc transmission lines.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Graduate Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction, the basic power system, delivery of product None Presentation and Lecture
2 Transmission Line Equations, Parameters and Solutions Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
3 Transmission Line Equations, Parameters and Solutions Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
4 Transients on Transmission Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
5 Transmission Lines in Steady-State Operation Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
6 Transmission Lines in Steady-State Operation Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
7 Special Considerations for Three-Phase Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
8 Midterm exam Preparation for midterm exam Written exam
9 Voltage limitations on Power Handling Capacity of Transmission Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
10 Voltage limitations on Power Handling Capacity of Transmission Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
11 Voltage limitations on Power Handling Capacity of Transmission Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
12 Current limitations on Power Handling Capacity of Transmission Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
13 Current limitations on Power Handling Capacity of Transmission Lines Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
14 System Protection Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
15 DC Transmission Systems Reading the resources on subject Presentation and Lecture, Discussion,Question-Answer
16/17 Final exam Preparation for final exam Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, Walter L. Weeks, Harper & Low
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 60
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. 1
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
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. 4
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. 2
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. 3
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 0
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 3
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 2
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 6 48
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6