Distribution Networks (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- describe the structure, components and special features of typical distribution networks
- dimension and select the components for a low voltage network as well as plan overload protection and contact voltage protection
- plan the overload protection and leakage protection for a detached and turned off radial medium voltage network

Content (course unit)

Basic structures of electrical distribution networks, components and principles of protection. Calculation of electro-technical quantities in a radial distribution network: modelling the components and loads in a network, load flow calculations, calculating short circuit currents, calculating current leakage. Basic principles of technical and economic design and use of distribution networks. Electricity markets.

Prerequisites (course unit)

AC Circuit Analysis

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student briefly describes the structural principles and dimensioning criteria of the electricity distribution network

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student describes comprehensively the structural principles and dimensioning criteria of the electricity distribution network and is able to apply his knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student describes extensively the main components of the electricity distribution network and their characteristics. Is able to calculate electrotechnical quantities for normal operation and fault conditions in the electricity distribution network.

Assessment scale

0-5