LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EEE208	LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS	4	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi PERİ GÜNEŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to introduce and design low-rise systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Power calculations in low voltage systems, power and energy measurements, determination of conductor cross-section in low voltage systems, reactive power compensation in low voltage systems, renewable energy systems, smart networks, grounding.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to determine the conductor cross-section according to voltage drop and energy loss criteria in low voltage energy systems and to design low voltage systems. To be able to improve the power factor in low voltage energy systems and to make designs in this regard.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, general review of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Introduction to single-phase and three-phase systems, phasor concept	-
2	-	Single phase systems, power calculations in single phase systems, power and energy measurement in single phase systems	-
3	-	Three-phase systems, power calculations in three-phase systems, power and energy measurement in three-phase systems	-
4	-	Reactive power compensation in three-phase systems, elements used in reactive power compensation systems	-
5	-	Renewable energy systems (wind power plants (RES), photovoltaic systems, solar power plants (SPP))	-
6	-	Renewable energy systems and smart grids	-
7	-	Examination of low voltage networks, radial networks, determination of conductor cross-section in radial networks	-
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	-	Examination of low voltage networks, branched networks, determination of conductor cross-section in branched networks	-
10	-	Examination of low voltage networks, ring networks and determination of conductor cross-section in ring networks	-
11	-	Protection in low voltage networks	-
12	-	Basic concepts about grounding in low voltage networks	-
13	-	TT, TN and IT type systems in low voltage networks	-
14	-	Grounding system design in low voltage networks	-
15	-	Examination of internal electrical installations in low voltage systems, examination of weak current and high current installation diagrams (bell installations, commutator and switch installations, etc.)	-
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gönen, T., 2014, Electric Power Distribution Engineering (Third Edition), CRC Press. Küçük, S., 2018, Energy Distribution Solved Problems, Papatya Publishing. Yumurtacı, R., Circuit Theory Lecture Notes, Yıldız Technical University Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Department of Electrical Engineering, https://avesis.yildiz.edu.tr/ryumur/dokumanlar Irwin, J.D., Nelms, R.M., Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, Nobel Publishing House, (translation from the 10th edition), 2015.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of electrical and electronics science and relates them to the groundwork of electrical and electronics science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from electrical and electronics sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate model related to electrical and electronics under reasonable constraints.					4
2	Designs a model related to electrical and electronics with modern techniques.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of electrical and electronics engineering science applications and develops appropriate solutions.					4
2	Identifies, models and solveselectrical and electronics engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.					4
3	Determines and uses the necessary electrical and electronics engineering technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.					4
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.					4
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of electrical and electronics engineering technologies by means of books, internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.					4
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.					4
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.					4
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of electrical and electronics engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Ders	14	4	56
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	13	3	39
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	2	5	10
Laboratuvar	1	3	3
Okuma	0	0	0
Ödev	2	4	8
Proje Hazırlama	1	3	3
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	1	3	3
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	0	0	0
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	36	0	124