Basics of Electrical Power Systems (5 cr)
Code: 5S00DX82-3003
General information
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
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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