ATILIM UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PRACTICE
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Course Name
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Code
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Term
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L+P Hour
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Credits
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ECTS
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Power Transmission and Distribution
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ENE 403
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7
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3+0
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3
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6
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Language of the Course
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English
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Course Type
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Compulsory
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Course Coordinator
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Tamer Çalışır
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Course Objective
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To introduce the basic principles of power transmission and distribution
Describe conventional methods of electrical power generation.
Describe different parts of a power supply system.
Identify different parts of electrical power transmission and distribution systems and explain their functions
Suggest methods for power factor improvement
To design a transmission and distribution electric power system
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Learning Outcomes of the Course
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After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Identify the basic elements of the electric power system – generation, transmission, local distribution, and consumer load – and describe the role played by each element
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List common conventional and nonconventional methods for producing electrical power and describe basic characteristics of each method;
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Explain about different parts of a typical power system . Explain the use of high voltages in transmission of electrical power.
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Categorize power lines by voltage and explain their applications
Explain functions of different parts of an overhead power line .
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Explain about different types of electrical power distribution systems and their characteristics.
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Explain about the significance of power factor and suggest methods for its improvement
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Content of the Course
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Introduction, Basic of Electric Power System Theory, Electric Power Transmission, Electric Power Transmission Model, DC Distribution, AC Distribution
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND PRE-STUDY PAGES
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Week
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Topics
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Pre-study Pages
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1
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Introduction
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2
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Energy consumption
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3
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Structure of the power system
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4
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Production of electric energy
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5
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Sinusoid, Phasors, Impedance and Admittance
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6
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Concept of power alternative current systems
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7
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Per unit system.
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8
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Electric Transmission Line Parameters
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9
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Transmission line models
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10
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Mechanical design of Transmission Lines
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11
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Power cables
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12
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Electric Power Transmission
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13
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A.C. distribution
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14
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D.C. distribution
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SOURCES
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Course Book
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-
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Other sources
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T. A. Short, "Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems", CRC Press, 2006.
Hadi Saadat, "Power System Analysis 2nd edition ", McGraw Hill WCB, 2002.
Transmission and Distribution Electrical Engineering, 3rd Edition, Colin Bayliss, Brian Hardy, Newness, 2007
The Electric Power Engineering Handbook, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, 2nd Edition, Editor L.L.Grigsby, CRC Press, 2007
Renewable Energy Conversion, Transmission, And Storage, B. Sorensen, Elsevier, 2007
Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport: An Interactive Computer-Based Approach, G. G. Karady, K. E. Holbert, John Wiley & Sons, 2005
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
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IN-TERM STUDIES
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Quantity
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Percentage
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Mid-terms
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2
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70
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Attendance+ Class works
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-
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10
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Assignments and Laboratory Reports
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10
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20
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TOTAL
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100
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE
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60
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE
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40
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TOTAL
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100
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Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Science
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% 10
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Engineering
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% 20
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Expertise/Field Course
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% 50
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Engineering Design
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% 20
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Social Science
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CORRELATION BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
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No
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Program Competencies
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Percentage
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
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X
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2
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An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
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X
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3
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An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
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X
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4
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An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
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X
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5
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
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X
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6
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
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X
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7
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An ability to communicate effectively.
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8
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The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
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X
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9
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Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
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X
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10
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Knowledge of contemporary issues.
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X
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11
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An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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X
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12
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Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies
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X
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TABLE OF ECTS / WORKLOAD
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Activities
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QUANTITY
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Duration
(Hour)
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Total
Workload
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)
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16
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3
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48
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)
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14
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3
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42
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Assignments and laboratory reports
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10
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3
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30
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Mid-terms
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2
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15
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30
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Final examination
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1
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20
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20
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Total Work Load
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170
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Total Work Load / 30
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5.67
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ECTS Credit of the Course
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6.0
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Prepared by Prof. Dr. Ayhan Albostan, Dr. Şaziye Balku (June 2010)
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