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Basics of Electrical Power SystemsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5S00DX82

Credits

5 op

Objectives

The student knows:
- the basic components of an electricity system and the principal forms of electricity production
- the most common structures for electricity distribution networks and components for transmission and distribution networks;

The student can:

- the basic principles of the operation of the electricity system
- describe the environmental impact associated with the production and use of electricity

Content

Structure of electricity production and consumption, basics of three-phase system, principles and basic components of electricity networks, principles of electrical equipment and management selection. Finnish electricity distribution network, power plant solutions, Nordic power grid system, electricity market, power grid failure types. Advantages and disadvantages of electrical energy. Environmental impacts of production and use. Importance of electricity system for society.

Prerequisites

Content management in basic electrical and automation competence

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 08.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Tarkiainen
Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups
  • 23I231A

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows:
- the basic components of an electricity system and the principal forms of electricity production
- the most common structures for electricity distribution networks and components for transmission and distribution networks;

The student can:

- the basic principles of the operation of the electricity system
- describe the environmental impact associated with the production and use of electricity

Content (course unit)

Structure of electricity production and consumption, basics of three-phase system, principles and basic components of electricity networks, principles of electrical equipment and management selection. Finnish electricity distribution network, power plant solutions, Nordic power grid system, electricity market, power grid failure types. Advantages and disadvantages of electrical energy. Environmental impacts of production and use. Importance of electricity system for society.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Content management in basic electrical and automation competence

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 07.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jarkko Lehtonen
Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups
  • 22AI231

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows:
- the basic components of an electricity system and the principal forms of electricity production
- the most common structures for electricity distribution networks and components for transmission and distribution networks;

The student can:

- the basic principles of the operation of the electricity system
- describe the environmental impact associated with the production and use of electricity

Content (course unit)

Structure of electricity production and consumption, basics of three-phase system, principles and basic components of electricity networks, principles of electrical equipment and management selection. Finnish electricity distribution network, power plant solutions, Nordic power grid system, electricity market, power grid failure types. Advantages and disadvantages of electrical energy. Environmental impacts of production and use. Importance of electricity system for society.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Content management in basic electrical and automation competence

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2022 - 09.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Tarkiainen
Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups
  • 22I231A

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows:
- the basic components of an electricity system and the principal forms of electricity production
- the most common structures for electricity distribution networks and components for transmission and distribution networks;

The student can:

- the basic principles of the operation of the electricity system
- describe the environmental impact associated with the production and use of electricity

Content (course unit)

Structure of electricity production and consumption, basics of three-phase system, principles and basic components of electricity networks, principles of electrical equipment and management selection. Finnish electricity distribution network, power plant solutions, Nordic power grid system, electricity market, power grid failure types. Advantages and disadvantages of electrical energy. Environmental impacts of production and use. Importance of electricity system for society.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Content management in basic electrical and automation competence

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

01.12.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

11.01.2022 - 29.04.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering
Teachers
  • Heikki Tarkiainen
Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups
  • 21I231A

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows:
- the basic components of an electricity system and the principal forms of electricity production
- the most common structures for electricity distribution networks and components for transmission and distribution networks;

The student can:

- the basic principles of the operation of the electricity system
- describe the environmental impact associated with the production and use of electricity

Content (course unit)

Structure of electricity production and consumption, basics of three-phase system, principles and basic components of electricity networks, principles of electrical equipment and management selection. Finnish electricity distribution network, power plant solutions, Nordic power grid system, electricity market, power grid failure types. Advantages and disadvantages of electrical energy. Environmental impacts of production and use. Importance of electricity system for society.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Content management in basic electrical and automation competence

Assessment scale

0-5