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 2021-2022 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

To teach the fundamentals of grounding system design, electrical safety, power system grounding and measurement methods.

Course Content

Hazardous of Electricity and 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, Short Circuit Calculations

Course Precondition

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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 - 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 - Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 4
PLO03 - 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 - 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 - Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. 1
PLO06 - Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 3
PLO07 - 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, 2
PLO08 - 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. 1
PLO09 - Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. 2
PLO10 - Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. 2
PLO11 - 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. 1
PLO12 - Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 2
PLO13 - Having consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition of grounding and standards Lecture notes and references about this topics
2 Types of distribution systems: TN, TT, IT Lecture notes and references about this topics
3 Fuses and residual current devices Lecture notes and references about this topics
4 Hazardous of Electricity and Electrical Safety Equipment Lecture notes and references about this topics
5 Protection against indirect contact Lecture notes and references about this topics
6 Grounding system equipments Lecture notes and references about this topics
7 Midterm exam preliminary Lecture notes and references about this topics
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-term exam
9 Design criterias of grounding system Lecture notes and references about this topics
10 Single line diagrams, circuit configurations Lecture notes and references about this topics
11 Short circuit calculation, Introducing a simulation program Lecture notes and references about this topics
12 Measurement methods of grounding impedance Lecture notes and references about this topics
13 Per unit calculations and symmetrical components Lecture notes and references about this topics
14 Cathodic protection and design of lightning protection system Lecture notes and references about this topics
15 Final exam preliminary Lecture notes and references about this topics
16 Term Exams Term exams
17 Term Exams


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

Update Time: 22.12.2025 11:29