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Electrical Power Systems in Buildings (5 cr)

Code: 5T00EF43-3002

General information


Enrolment period

01.08.2022 - 19.09.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Building Services Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems

Teachers

  • Timo Lähteenmäki
  • Aki Kortetmäki
  • Kristiina Tillander

Person in charge

Timo Lähteenmäki

Groups

  • 20I254

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- design and dimension the basic structure for an electric network in a non-residential building
- use different methods of installation and select the accessories and devices for installation
- apply in practice the regulations and standards concerning electrical installations
- make choices based on technical and economic criteria

Content (course unit)

Dimensioning and structure of an electrical network for a building, main distribution system, transformer substations, high-voltage devices, measurements, earthing, equipontential bonding, compensation. Types and structures of distribution centres and their design. Shielding. Analysing electrical networks, load, harmonic content.
Defining the need for and type of monitoring, designing circuit diagrams, electric points, choice of devices, installation methods, collective electrical networks, cable ducts, UPS-network. Installation in special areas. Pricing products and investment calculation. Electricity procurement.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Electrical Building Services in Residential Buildings study module

Assessment scale

0-5