Basics of Electric Power Engineering (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will gain a basic knowledge of the aspects of electric power technology and become more deeply acquainted with the calculation of connected 3-phase circuits. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering and you need these studies e.g. in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You know the basic calculation of connected 3-phase circuits and are well acquainted with different concepts of power. You understand the effect of reactive power and harmonics in an electric power system. You know how the basic quantities of an electric power system are measured. You also know the measurements related to the quality of electricity. You can use mathematical methods and tools to describe phenomena in the field and solve problems.

Content

Symmetrical and asymmetrical 3-phase system
Power quantities of alternating current circuits
Voltage drop
Reactive power compensation
Harmonic theory
The phenomenon of change
Electrostatics and electrical strength
Measurement of current, voltage and power in an electric power system, energy measurement
Measurements related to electricity quality
Introduction to electro mechanics (electrical machines and transformers)
Presentation of electrical plant and lighting technology
Introduction to electrical drives and power electronics
Electricity generation plants at a general level
Real estate electricity networks
Electrical safety and electrical qualifications

Materials

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently performed and returned learning tasks. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons. This study unit includes also laboratory works

Exam schedules

Examination (spring 2024)
Resit 1 (spring 2024)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but interpreting them is challenging.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying the key things is challenging.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Student: You know the basic calculation of connected 3-phase circuits and are well acquainted with different concepts of power. You understand the effect of reactive power and harmonics in an electric power system. You know how the basic quantities of an electric power system are measured.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Further information

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam.