Design of Power Distribution Networks

Code:

M.EEC023

Acronym:

PRDIS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Power

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EEC	12	Syllabus	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Develop the necessary skills to carry out realistic projects of LV Distribution Networks.

Learning outcomes and competences

• To adopt a systematic approach to problems based on general technical and scientific knowledge. [CDIO
Skills 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 4.4]
• To understand the Portuguese technical rules applicable to the design of LV and MV Distribution
Networks. [CDIO Skills 1.3, 2.2]
• To develop technical skills, useful for the future career of the students, in the activity of conception and
design of LV distribution networks.[CDIO Skills 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4]
• Efficient integration on teamwork. [CDIO Skills 3.1]
• Work with AutoCAD, as an essential computer tool for preparing the drawings. [CDIO Skills 3.2]
• To Know the electrical equipment (Functions, Features, ranges) and materials used in LV and MV
distribution networks. [CDIO Skills 1.3]

Working method

Presencial

Program

THEORETICAL CLASSES:
•Electrical projects of Distribution Networks: Formal, Legal and Technical Aspects.
•Earthing Schemes: TN System.
•HV and MV (Public) Distribution Networks.
•MV/LV substations and MV Switchgear: Constructive Types; Network Connections; Equipments; Selection;
Project.
•Medium Voltage Cables: Characteristics; Types; Selection; Sizing.
•LV (Public) Distribution Networks. Underground Networks: Typical Structures; Equipments. Low voltage
aerial networks (general aspects).
•Distribution networks: Current technical solutions and Operator recommendations and standards.
•General concepts about lighting.
•Public Lighting and Lighting Design: Concepts; Equipments; Calculation Software.
•Power Factor Correction: Principle, Advantages and Equipments.

PRACTICAL CLASSES:
•Development of a project of electrical infrastructures of a housing estate. This includes the MV
distribution network, the MV/LV distribution substations, the LV distribution network and the public
lighting network.

Mandatory literature

J. Eduardo Neves dos Santos e Outros; 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 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.)
Vários; Documentos Normativos (DMA´s) diversos, EDP Distribuição
.; Regulamento de Segurança de Linhas de Alta Tensão
Vários; Manual de Ligações à Rede Eléctrica de Serviço Público - Guia Técnico e Logístico de Boas Práticas, EDP Distribuição, 2011 (2ª Edição)
Vários; Regulamento de Segurança de Subestações e Postos de Transformação e Seccionamento
Vários; Regulamento de Segurança de Redes de Distribuição de Energia Eléctrica em Baixa Tensão

Teaching methods and learning activities

THEORETICAL CLASSES:
•In general, using of Power Point presentations. But, where appropriate, illustration with actual case
studies / examples; Lectures on more specific topics can be given by some invited experts.

PRACTICAL CLASSES:
•Autonomous elaboration of the project by the students, but with close orientation and scheduling of the
various phases of the project, by the teacher. For this purpose, working groups (three or four students) are
created. At the end, each group may be asked, to explain and justify the options / decisions taken, as well
as to demonstrate the effective participation of all group members in the activities.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	70,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	86,00
Estudo autónomo	24,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Two conditions: 1- Not to exceed the absence limit established to the practical classes. 2- Grade obtained on the group assignment, with a minimum of 40%.

Calculation formula of final grade

CLASSIFICATION = 0.70 x (Grade obtained on the group assignment) + 0,30 x (result of the Exam)

Examinations or Special Assignments

• Exam focusing on the material taught in the lectures and general aspects of the project.

 

 

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Identical to the evaluation procedure established to the ordinary students.

Classification improvement

•The students can only improve only the result of the exam. The Grade obtained on the group assignment can be improved attendindg the course again.

• It is applied the general formula to calculate the final grade.

Observations

• Copies of the slides of lectures that are provided to students, cover most of the material taught.

• It is planned to visit the MV/LV Substation of FEUP.
• It is planned a practice session especially dedicated to the accomplishment of works and demonstrations.