Electrical Installations

Code:

EEC0074

Acronym:

IELE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2012/2013 - 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	116	Syllabus (Transition) since 2010/2011	3	-	6	63	162
		Syllabus	3	-	6	63	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Knowledge of topics of design and dimensioning of electrical LV installations and equipments currently used in those kind of facilities.

Learning outcomes and competences

• Understanding the structure of low and medium voltage electrical installations in terms of the National Electric System. [CDIO Skills 1.2, 2.3]
• Knowledge of the characteristics and principles of operation of low voltage electrical apparatus. Developing capacities for recognition and selection them. [CDIO Skills 1.2, 2.3]
• Understanding simple electrical diagrams. [CDIO Skills 2.1, 2.3]
• Knowledge of Portuguese LV regulamentations. [CDIO Skills 1.2]
• Ability to design and dimensioning of simple electrical installations. [CDIO Skills 1.2, 2.1, 2]

Working method

Presencial

Program

· Electrical Installations: some fundamental concepts. · The electrical sector in Portugal: Exploitation of the distribution networks in MV and LV. · Switchgear installations for medium voltage: Constitution and main types. · Brief references about the execution of electrical projects concerning low voltage installations (residential buildings). · Underground cables. Tables of acceptable maximum currents. · Low Voltage and Medium Voltage equipment. · Electromagnetic contactors. Electrical schemes. · Evaluation of short circuit currents. · Dimensioning of electrical cables and their protections. Circuit breakers and fuses. · People's security in electrical installations. Earth electrodes. · Basic Concepts about lamps, luminaires and lightning. · Basic Concepts about Power Factor Correction.

Mandatory literature

J. Eduardo Neves dos Santos e Outros; CÓPIAS DE TRANSPARÊNCIAS e SLIDES (Aulas Teóricas) (Disponíveis nos CONTEÚDOS DA U.C.)
J. Eduardo Neves dos Santos; TEXTOS DIDÁTICOS VÁRIOS (Disponíveis nos CONTEÚDOS DA U.C.)
J. Eduardo Neves dos Santos; Condutores e Cabos de Energia, 2005 (Texto Didáctico)
J. Eduardo Neves dos Santos; Instalações Colectivas de Edifícios, 2005 (Texto Didáctico)
. Neves dos Santos, J. Rui Ferreira; Redes de Distribuição de Energia Eléctrica em Baixa Tensão, 2004 (Texto Didáctico)
J. Eduardo Neves dos Santos; Instalações Eléctricas: Um Mandamento e Muitas Questões, 2004 (Revisto em 2006) (Texto Didáctico)
Vários; RTIEBT- Regras Técnicas das Instalações Eléctricas de Baixa Tensão, 1ª Edição Anotada, Certiel / DGGE, 2006

Teaching methods and learning activities

· Theoretical classes: Use of transparencies / electronic documents. The exhibition is illustrated with the visualization of the equipments, whenever such it is possible. · Practical classes: Resolution of problems belonging to a list previously distributed the students. · Visits to a medium voltage switchgear installation and to a factory of electrical cables manufacturing.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Test/Examination	Exame	2,50	75,00
Test/Examination	Teste	1,50	20,00
Laboratory work or fieldwork	Trabalho laboratorial	2,00	5,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
	Estudo autónomo	73
Exercise	Estudo autónomo	25
	Total:	98,00

Eligibility for exams

The students must not exceed the absence limit established to the practical classes. These are the skills which are assessed: CDIO Syllabus- a) 1.2, 2.1; b) 1.2, 2.3; c) 1.2, 2.1, 2.3.

Calculation formula of final grade

CLASS_FINAL(NF) = 0,75 x CLASS_Exam(NE) + 0,20 x CLASS_FirstWork + 0,05 x CLASS_SecondWork.

Examinations or Special Assignments

• First Work: A problem to be solved about Dimensioning of electrical cables.

• Second Work: A pratical one.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Identical to the evaluation procedure established to the ordinary students.

Classification improvement

• CLASS_FINAL(NF) = 0,75 x CLASS_Exam(NE) + 0,20 x CLASS_FirstWork + 0,05 x CLASS_SecondWork.

• Note: You can only improve the Exam classification.

Observations

• Note 1: Transparencies / electronic documents used on theorethical classes, are provided to students, covering most of the subjects. However, we recommend the consultation of the catalogs of manufacturers of electrical equipment.

• Note 2: There will be two study tours inside the campus of FEUP. These visits take place during the practical sessions.