| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
Electrical/Electronic Engineering first degree or other equivalent qualification
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• The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of high voltage engineering, phenomena and technology and to introduce basic high voltage generation and measurement techniques.
• The course is designed to be of value to engineers whose task is the planning and operation of an electricity supply system.
• High voltage breakdown mechanisms: Withstand levels and S curves; coordination of insulation; high voltage breakdown mechanisms in solids, liquids, gases and in a vacuum.
• Partial Discharge: Insulation resistance, tan 'delta', partial discharge measurements; Non-destructive testing of apparatus.
• Switchgear: Switchgear types; principles of operation; arcs; interruptions switching phenomena; standards.
• HV testing: Production of HV test voltages; impulse generators; measurement of high voltages.
• System overvoltage: Power frequency and harmonic overvoltage, switching and lightning overvoltage; overvoltage protection devices.
• Introduction to DC Power Transmission Technology, including recent technological trends.
Comparison of AC and DC transmission systems, multi-terminal DC systems
• Introduction to FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System ) devices
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
• Know the principles behind the HV breakdown mechanisms in solids, liquids, gases and in a vacuum, and discuss dielectric breakdown of HV elements.
• Explain what partial discharge is and how to measure partial discharge activity.
• Describe the way of design and develop HV AC and DC voltages and currents
• Demonstrate how to do HV testing for HV equipment.
• Appreciate the techniques used to generate and apply measuring HV test voltages of impulse, dc and ac high voltages.
• Appreciate the sources of HV Transient over voltages in the electricity network.
• Analyse the different types of HV Switchgear and their principles of operation.
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
• Use calculations, evaluation and problem solving skills relevant to HV engineering.
• Develop skills in researching relevant information and be able to summarise information from relevant sources and draw conclusions from that information.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relevant theoretical concepts for HV breakdown.
• Identify problems, produce and appraise solutions to breakdown of HV power system elements.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 36 | 1:00 | 36:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 36 | 0:30 | 18:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 2:30 | 30:00 | Reading specified articles |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 63:00 | 63:00 | Reviewing lecture notes, general reading. |
| Total | 150:00 |
Lectures provide core material and guidance for further reading The coursework involves problem solving exercises to enable a more realistic engineering problem to be set and using the acquired knowledge from lectures and independent self-study to find possible solutions.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 80 | 24 hrs Take home exam (to be submitted within 24 hours of being set) |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | 20 | A report on a case study (2000 words) |
The examination allows students to demonstrate their problem solving skills together with their knowledge and understanding of the subject outlined in the lectures.
The coursework will provide additional opportunities for the student to develop their skills and understanding of the operation of a power system. Furthermore, the coursework will provide timely feedback prior to the examination assessment.
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