EEES413 Electric Safety and Grounding System Design

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code EEES413
Name Electric Safety and Grounding System Design
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans 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 and Electrical Safety Equipments, Electrical System Safety Practices,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, Medium and High Voltage Safety Synopsis, Grounding measurement and reporting, Corrosion and cathodic protection, Short Circuit Calculations

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To identify grounding systems.
LO02 To define standards related to grounding.
LO03 To list grounding system equipments and grounding types
LO04 To define grounding system design.
LO05 To define measurement methods.
LO06 To explain electrical safety.
LO07 To learn cathodic protection.
LO08 The calculation of power system groundiing was understood.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ computer programming techniques, and information technologies effectively. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 2
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. 2
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Having 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 112
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,48
ECTS 4 ECTS

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