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Distribution Networks (5 cr)

Code: 5S00DY52-3004

General information


Enrolment period

02.12.2024 - 10.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 10.05.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Electrical and Automation Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering

Teachers

  • Inka Tienari

Person in charge

Jarkko Lehtonen

Groups

  • 22I254
  • 22I231B

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 scale

0-5