EE474 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND SMART GRID
| Course Code: | 5670474 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. MURAT GÖL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will:
1. Be able to specify the loads and prepare tables as required by system design.
2. Learn the characteristics of distribution system equipment.
3. Learn the medium voltage distribution system.
4. Learn the set-up of distribution substations.
5. Learn the design of practical power factor correction schemes.
Course Content
Basic considerations. Load characteristics and forecasting methods. Operational characteristics and selection of cables, aerial lines and transformers. System voltage regulation. Power factor correction. Distributed energy resources. Generation characteristics and forecasting methods. Basics of power quality. Monitoring technologies. Instrument transformers. Smart Grid concept and its features.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- Describe the general outline of the Turkish electrical power system and identify the generation, transmission and distribution systems and principles involved,
- Identify the existing loads, methods of addition of loads, load factor, diversity and simultaneity factors for an existing plant,
- Describe the characteristics of various distributed loads, load growth and future system considerations,
- Prepare tables necessary for the planning of the design of the system with distribution boards,
- Describe the switch-gear used in distribution systems and differentiate between disconnect switch, load-break switch and circuit breaker in application,
- Describe and apply the factors involved in the selection of power cables and protection of cable by switch-gears and fuse-gear, and provide examples of voltage drop and low voltage system design,
- Describe the characteristics of power and distribution transformers, losses involved, protection gear used for distribution transformers as well as the characteristics of voltage and current transformers.
- Describe the low voltage distribution systems as TN, TT and IT systems,
- Explain the difference between low and medium voltage (MV) distribution systems, distribution voltage levels,
- Design MV distribution systems with cables and overhead lines
- Describe the medium voltage feeder protection and application of overcurrent relays,
- Discriminate between indoor and outdoor and pole-top substations with the choice of the equipment characteristics
- Learn the switching requirements for the usage of circuit-breakers and load-break switches
- Describe the grounding principles, touch and step voltage and means of protection against electrical shocks
- Describe the internal equipment placement of metal clad and metal enclosed medium voltage panel-boards,
Learn the difference between parallel resonance circuits and power factor compensated systems
- Describe the advantages gained by power factor compensation and the levels required by the Turkish Electricity Authority
- Apply different methods of reactive power compensation and general, group and individual compensation
- Apply compensation to special loads which are motors and transformers.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||