Course - Electrical Installations - IELEG2119
Electrical Installations
Choose study yearAbout
About the course
Course content
Planning of electrical installations: Analysis of needs, calculation of power demands for heating and lighting. Structures for electical systems, topology and topography. Low voltage distribution systems (IT,TT,TN). Distribution and dimensioning of circuits. Safety precautions for electrical installations. Equipment and methods for protection: Overcurrent protection, earth fault protection, overvoltage protection. Discrimination. Earthing systems. Installation and equipment. Installation bus systems. Emergency and backup power supply. Software tools.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing this course the candidate shall:
- know relevant low voltage supply systems in Norway, and their characteristics.
- be able to give an account of different structural system solutions, and their characteristics.
- know the design, characteristics and applications of various kinds of overcurrent protection, earth fault protection and overvoltage protection.
Skills:
After completing this course the candidate shall be able to:
- make basic lighting and heating calculations for buildings.
- calculate fault currents and fault voltages.
- calculate voltage drops.
- use relevant regulations and standards for electrical low voltage systems.
- dimension cross section area and overcurrent protection in electrical installations.
- commission simple PLC and installation bus systems.
- use instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
General competence:
After completing the course, the candidate has increased:
- skills in cooperation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- ability to communicate effectively to professionals and non-specialists alike through reports and presentations.
- ability to contribute to innovation and innovation processes.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory exercises and laboratory work. Compulsory project work.
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
- Laboratory exercises with report
Further on evaluation
The final evaluation will be based on a written examination (counting 70%) and the project work (counting 30%) based on % fulfillment. Final grading will be from A to F. Permitted examination aids, support material code C: Specified printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed. In addition, calculator Casio fx-991EX and fx-991CW are allowed.
If there is a re-sit examination in August, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electrical Engineering (BIELEKTRO)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic electrical engineering.
Course materials
Eilif H. Hansen: Elektroinstallasjoner (In Norwegian). Forskrifter for elektriske lavspenningsanlegg (FEL) (Norwegian regulations, in Norwegian). NEK400: Elektriske lavspenningsinstallasjoner (Norwegian standard).
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IELEA2119 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| IELET2119 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2019 |
| TET4170 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.