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ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EEM443 ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 7 3 3 6

Objectives and Contents

Objectives: To provide students enough knowledge for understanding modern power distribution systems
Content: Basic considerations. Load characteristics and forecasting methods. Distribution substations. Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution. Choice of voltage levels. Operational characteristics of cables, aerial lines and transformers. System voltage regulation. Power factor correction. Fusegear, switchgear, current and voltage transformers. Overcurrent and thermal protection. Earthing methods. Economics of distribution systems.