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 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem. X
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. X
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations. X
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. X
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession). X
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. X
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes.

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