EE575 ADVANCED HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNIQUES
| Course Code: | 5670575 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr KEYVAN FİRUZİ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to teach:
- High-frequency modeling of dielectric materials
- Advanced Theory of Electrical breakdown
- On-site testing of high-voltage equipment
- Partial discharge measurement and analyzing techniques
Course Content
Insulation principles in HV equipment. lightning discharges and overvoltages generated in HV systems. Corona discharges and corona loss calculations. Electromagnetics interference generated by HV systems. Pollution flashover problem of HV insulators. Overvoltage limiting devices, high voltage insulators, bushings and circuit breakers. Insulation design of high voltage transformers, cables and capacitors. Testing of HV equipment.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- Analyze the behavior of insulating dielectric under lightning and switching impulses
- Evaluate the discharge development through simulation
- Test power transformers and power cables on the site
- Evaluate partial discharge results for different equipment
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Depth: Our graduates acquire in depth knowledge in one of the various specialization areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, they are informed about current scientific research topics and they implement innovative methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Breadth: Our graduates get familiarized in other subspecialty areas related to their specialization in Electrical and Electronics engineering and/or relevant areas in other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Research: Our graduates acquire the skills to conduct and to complete scientific research by accessing contemporary knowledge in their specialty areas. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Life-long learning: Our graduates develop their life-long learning habits. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communication skills: Our graduates concisely communicate their ideas and work related results in written and oral form. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Ethics: Our graduates internalize rules of research and publication ethics as well as professional ethics. | ✔ | |||