EEE458 Electrical Distribution SystemsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Food Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Food Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EEE458
Course Name: Electrical Distribution Systems
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ÖMER CİHAN KIVANÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ÖMER CİHAN KIVANÇ
Prof. Dr. RAMAZAN NEJAT TUNCAY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to introduce following topics: Properties of electrical energy and energy distribution systems. Line constants and calculation methods. Effect of abnormal voltages on apparatus and machines. Fundamentals of line conductor cross-section determinations. Lines loaded from a point. Energy distribution networks. Lines loaded with point loads and their crosssection calculations. Distributed loads and power densities. Cross-section calculations on compact and distributed load lines. Determination of transformation locations, and calculations of powers. Towers, calculation of side-wing forces and determination of tower types. Preparation fundamentals of low voltage energy distribution network projects.
Course Content: Describe the properties of electrical energy and energy distribution systems.
Understand the Line constants and calculation methods, effect of abnormal voltages on apparatus and machines.
Understand the fundamentals of line conductor cross-section determinations and lines loaded from a point, lines loaded with point loads and their cross-section calculations.
Describe energy distribution networks.
Calculate the distributed loads and power densities, Cross-section calculations on compact and distributed load lines.
Determine the transformation locations, and calculations of powers.
Calculate Towers, side-wing forces and determination of tower types.
Prepare fundamentals of low voltage energy distribution network projects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) The Students will be able to select and use the necessary tools for applications.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) The Students will be able to have strong practical ability to apply the knowledge and ability to continually innovating research, analysis and synthesis
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) The Students will be able to have the professional knowledge and ethical responsibility on power distribution

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to electrical distribution systems Review the Class Notes
2) Fundamental definitions of electrical distribution lines and networks Review the Class Notes
3) Effects of unbalanced operations Review the Class Notes
4) Design and determinations of power system components and effects of their sizing Review the Class Notes
5) Load characteristics and their effects to the network Review the Class Notes
6) Network types Review the Class Notes
7) Design and determinations of power system loads and effects of their sizing Review the Class Notes
8) Power flow within network Review the Class Notes
9) Evaluate students via midterm exam Review the Class Notes
10) Design and determinations of distributed load lines and effects of their sizing Review the Class Notes
11) Transformer load types and effects of transformer’s location on network Review the Class Notes
12) Tower types and force analysis Review the Class Notes
13) Design process and fundamental criteria for low voltage distribution network project Review the Class Notes
14) Analyze and design of example applications Review the Class Notes
15) Final Exam Review the Class Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: T. Gönen, “Electric Power Distribution System Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1986.
References: T. A. Short, “Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems”, 2006.
Anthony j. Pansini, “Guide to Electrical Power Distribution Systems”, CRC Pres, 2005.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, “Electric Utility Engineering Reference Book-Distribution Systems”, 1965.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

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Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields.
2) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
3) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
4) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
5) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
6) Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.
7) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
8) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
9) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
10) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
11) Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions.
12) Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose.
13) Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications.
15) Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License.
17) Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio.
18) Communicates using technical drawing.
19) Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources.
20) Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age.
21) Has professional and ethical responsibility.
22) Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications.
23) Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Technical Tour
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 5
Presentation 1 % 5
Project 1 % 5
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 2 2
Project 1 30 30
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 150