ECTS - Power Transmission and Distribution

Power Transmission and Distribution (ENE403) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Power Transmission and Distribution ENE403 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Ayhan ALBOSTAN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives • To introduce the basic principles of power transmission and distribution • Describe conventional methods of electrical power generation. • Describe different parts of a power supply system. • Identify different parts of electrical power transmission and distribution systems and explain their functions • Suggest methods for power factor improvement • To design a transmission and distribution electric power system
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Identify the basic elements of the electric power system – generation, transmission, local distribution, and consumer load – and describe the role played by each element
  • List common conventional and nonconventional methods for producing electrical power and describe basic characteristics of each method
  • Explain about different parts of a typical power system
  • Explain the use of high voltages in transmission of electrical power
  • Categorize power lines by voltage and explain their applications
  • Explain functions of different parts of an overhead power line
  • Explain about different types of electrical power distribution systems and their characteristics
  • Explain about the significance of power factor and suggest methods for its improvement
Course Content Basics of electric power system theory, electric power transmission, electric power transmission model, distribution systems and planning, lightining protection, grounding and safety, distributed generation.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Chapter 1
2 Introduction Chapter 1
3 Transmission Line Parameters Chapter 2
4 Transmission Line Parameters Chapter 3
5 Transmission Line Parameters Chapter 3
6 Transmission Line Parameters Chapter 3
7 Modelling and Performance of Transmission Lines Chapter 4
8 Modelling and Performance of Transmission Lines Chapter 5
9 Modelling and Performance of Transmission Lines Chapter 6
10 Modelling and Performance of Transmission Lines Chapter 6
11 Midterm Exam
12 Insulators and Cables Chapter 7
13 Insulators and Cables Chapter 7
14 Mechanical Design of Lines and Grounding Chapter 8
15 Mechanical Design of Lines and Grounding Chapter 9
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. C.L.Wadhwa, ‘Electrical Power Systems’, New Age International Pvt., Ltd., 2007
2. D.P.Kothari , I.J. Nagarath, ‘Power System Engineering’,Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company limited, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Transmission and distribution electrical engineering : By Colin Bayliss , second edition , Butterworth- Heinemann Ltd. ISBN: 0-7506-4059-6
Other Sources 4. B.R.Gupta, ‘Power System Analysis and Design’, S.Chand, New Delhi, 2013.
5. S.N. Singh, ‘Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution’, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.
6. Luces M.Fualkenberry ,Walter Coffer, ‘Electrical Power Distribution and Transmission’, Pearson Education, 2016.
7. Hadi Saadat, ‘Power System Analysis,’ Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company’, 2003.
8. J.Brian, Hardy and Colin R.Bayliss ‘Transmission and Distribution in Electrical Engineering’

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 45
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 40
Percentage of Final Work 60
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods. X
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications. X
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 126