High Voltage Systems

Code:

EEC0134

Acronym:

TAT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Any Scientific Area of UPorto

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computers Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEEC	53	Syllabus	4	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Aim:

Equip students with knowledge in the domain of High-Voltage Systems which enable them to carry out studies and tests at High-Voltage Laboratories and to develop projects of insulation coordination on SEE

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To transmit knowledge and develop students’ skills in the domain of High-Voltage Systems (CDIO Syllabus 1.3); 2. To prepare students to correctly use High-Voltage Systems and carry out studies and tests at High-Voltage Laboratories (CDIO Syllabus 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1); 3. To develop projects of insulation coordination on SEE (CDIO Syllabus 3.3; 4.2; 4.5); 4. To inform students about the importance of numerical simulation and laboratory tests (CDIO Syllabus 3.3, 4.2 and 4.5).

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Basis of Electromagnetic field theory.

Program

General introduction: high-voltage systems; types of high-voltage; thunderstorms and manoeuvres effects in electrical grids; biological effects (electric field and magnetic field) produced by high-voltage grids. Overvoltage of atmospheric origin Overvoltage of internal origin Experimental study of overvoltages (field and laboratory). Overvoltages propagation; reference of a program of transient electromagnetic simulation. Dielectric behaviour of insulators. Protection of sensitive equipments against overvoltage. Earthing systems. Insulation coordination.

Mandatory literature

Gary Claude; La Foudre, Masson, 2002. ISBN: 2-225-84507-7
Kuffel, E.; High-voltage engineering. ISBN: 0-08-024212-X
Kind, Dieter; Introduction to high-Voltage Experimental Technique. ISBN: 3-528-08383-2
Moura Domingos; Técnicas de alta tensão

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes will be based on the presentation of the themes of the course unit. Students will be asked to participate in class. Theoretical-practical classes will be based on problem solving. Exercises will be beforehand provided. Students will also be asked to participate in class.  Students will participate in laboratory activities and they will be asked to write a critical report.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism
Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	6,00
Estudo autónomo	98,00
Frequência das aulas	40,00
Trabalho escrito	6,00
Trabalho laboratorial	12,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP, students are admitted to exams, if they write their reports and do not miss more theoretical-practical classes than allowed by the rules (25% of the classes). A visit to a laboratory of industrial dimension will take place, which is important in students’ training. Students will also be asked to write a critical report about it.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Grade will be based on the average grade of the continuous assessment (8 values) and the final exam (12 values). Students have to reach a minimum grade of 40% in each of the components. Continuous assessment comprises two components: 2 values (monography) and 6 values to the Lab activity.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students have to do  mandatory assignments (monography and laboratory). Students may have to do extra assignments which can improve their marks.

Internship work/project

Not provided.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP. Continuous assessment component is mandatory to be admitted to exams.

Classification improvement

A final exam as above mentioned. However, it may be an oral exam.

Observations

Any other situations not mentioned here will follow General Evaluation Rules of FEUP and, if necessary, this course director can be contacted.