Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EEE491 |
| Name | Electric Safety and Grounding System Design |
| Term | 2016-2017 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET TEKE |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET TEKE
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introducing the basics of occupational health and safety, Expressing the basics of grounding system, Understanding the types of grounding and developing with field measurements.
Course Content
Hazardous of Electricity & Electrical Safety Equipment Electrical System Safety Practices Safety Procedure and Methods Safety Management and Organizational Structure Regulatory and Legal Safety Requirement and Standards Human Factors in Electrical Safety Introduction to Computer Methods for Design of Safety Grounding Power System Grounding: Modeling Techniques Grounding Design in Low Voltage Systems Grounding Design in High Voltage Substations Power System Grounding: Design Procedure, Measurement Practice Low Voltage Safety Synopsis Medium and High Voltage Safety Synopsis
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Occupational Health and Safety Management: A Practical Approach, Charles D. Reese
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. | |
| PLO02 | - | Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. | |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. | |
| PLO04 | - | Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. | |
| PLO05 | - | Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. | |
| PLO06 | - | Has aptitude for computer and information technologies | |
| PLO07 | - | Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. | |
| PLO08 | - | Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. | |
| PLO09 | - | Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. | |
| PLO10 | - | Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. | |
| PLO11 | - | Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. | |
| PLO13 | - | Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. | |
| PLO14 | - | Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to grounding and occupational health: Basics of occupational health | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 2 | General occupational health training: Terms, regulations and standards. | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 3 | Occupational health and electrical safety training, The first aid by electric shock | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 4 | Electrical system safety practices, Basic principles of protection against electric shoc, Electrical safety equipment and tools | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 5 | Basics and basic definitions for grounding system | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 6 | Grounding types and their equations | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 7 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam preparation | |
| 8 | Grounding system design for LV and HV systems | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 9 | Substation grounding/earthing | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 10 | Earth/ground resistance measurement preliminary | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 11 | Measurement practice: Insulation resistance, Protection earth and neutral point grounding measurement | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 12 | Lightning protection systems, Measurement practice: Surge arrester and lightning rod measurement | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 13 | Symmetrical components and short circuit faults | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 14 | Short circuit current calculations and cable size selection | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 15 | Corrosion and cathodic protection theory | Lecture notes and references on the subject | |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam preparation | |
| 17 | Final exam | Final exam preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 129 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,16 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||