GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENERGY DISTRIBUTION/EE-462
Course Title: ENERGY DISTRIBUTION
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Course Semester 7 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having the professional knowledge and the ethical responsibility on power distribution
Having the knowledge for the safe and economical operation of distribution grids
Having the ability and knowledge of distribution grid protection
Ability to calculate conductor cross-section, voltage drop and short circuit in distribution grids
Having the knowledge about power factor correction
Ability to make connection calculations of solar energy systems connected to distribution network
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Basic Definitions (Terminology), Standards and Regulations, Number of Transformers and Line Lengths in Distribution System
2. Week  Standard Voltages, Conductors, Electrical Grid Parameters, Electrical Power, Voltage Drop on DC Grid
3. Week  Voltage Drop and Power Loss on 1-Phase AC Networks, Problem Solutions
4. Week  Voltage Drop and Power Loss on 3-Phase AC Networks, Problem Solutions
5. Week  Voltage Drop on Enductive Loaded Distribution Grids, Voltage Drop on Capacitive Loaded Distribution Grids, Problem Solutions
6. Week  Cross Section Calculations in DC Networks and 1-Phase AC Networks, Problem Solutions
7. Week  Cross Section Calculations in 3-Phase AC Networks and Medium Voltage Grids, Problem Solutions
8. Week  Midterm Exam, Cross Section and Voltage Drop Calculations in Tree Networks and Mesh Networks
9. Week  Grids Supplied From Multipoints under Equal Voltages, Grids Supplied From Multipoints under Different Voltages, Ring Networks, Problem Solutions
10. Week  Short Circuit Calculations, Reasons and Effetcs of Short Circuits, Short Circuit Types
11. Week  Calculation of Initial and Symmetrical Short Circuit Current, Determination of Circuit Breaker, Problem Solutions
12. Week  Compensation in Distribution Grids, Consumer-Side Compensation Calculations, Grid Compensation Calculations, Problem Solutions
13. Week  Line Optimization
14. Week  Design and Connection Calculations of Solar Energy Systems Connected to Distribution Network
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
35
 Assignment
1
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
1
15
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
14
1
14
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
1
5
5
 Preparing a Presentation
1
3
3
 Presentation
1
2
2
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
1
10
10
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
10
10
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
100
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline; ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3An ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.X
6Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; self-study skills.X
7Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; Ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and understandable instruction and receiving skills.X
8Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself.X
9To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility awareness; information about standards used in engineering applications.X
10Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; information on sustainable development.X
11Information about the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems reflected in the engineering field of the age; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Erdal IRMAK)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/erdal)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (erdal@gazi.edu.tr)