Course - High Voltage Equipment - TET4195
High Voltage Equipment
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives a comprehensive introduction to the technologies that are employed in switching equipment, power cables and power transformers. The switching equipment sections cover switching over-voltages, the electric arc, arcing media (SF6 and SF6 - alternatives, vacuum, air, oil), breaker designs, fuses, as well as gas insulated and air insulated substations. The cable part describes various designs and technologies used for underground and subsea cables, mechanical- and electrical stress, power rating evaluations and cable termination and splicing. The transformer section covers the electric insulation system, stresses during transient over-voltages, thermal aspects, protection, winding connections, and standards for transformer testing.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: After having completed the course the candidate should have advanced knowledge regarding: - design, working principles and operation of switching equipment, power cables and power transformers - material usage in switching equipment, power cables and power transformers - the electrical, mechanical and thermal stresses that switching equipment, power cables and power transformers are exposed to. Skills: After having completed the course the candidate shall be able to: - participate in planning and specification of substations, transformer stations and cable installations in high voltage grids - perform dimensioning calculations for substations, transformer stations and cable installations - be able to use selected simulation tools for calculation of either thermal, mechanical or electric stress. - participate in design and development work on switchgear, cables and transformers - do marketing and sale of switching equipment, power cables and transformers. General competence: After completing the course, the candidate has increased: - ability to contribute to innovation and innovation processes
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and a computer mini-project using Matlab/Simulink. Excursion to Norwegian manufacturers of power cables, transformers and switchgear. The course is given in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Grade-based evaluation of individual components of assessment is the basis for the final grade (A-F) awarded in the course: a written final examination (70%), and project report (with presentation) (30%). Both the written exam and project must be passed to receive a grade in the course. If you fail one of the parts, this must be re-taken to pass the course.
For the written exam there will be a re-sit examination in August. For the re-sit exam, the examination form may change from written to oral. If you wish to re-take the project, this must be done the next time the course is given.
Recommended previous knowledge
TET4160 Insulating Materials for High Voltage Applications.
or ELDI2004 High Voltage Technology
Course materials
Digital Compendium for the cable and transformer sections of the course. The first four chapters of the book "Power switching components: Theory, applications and future trends" by K. Niayesh and M. Runde.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIE1075 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Technological subjects