Vorarlberg University
of Applied Sciences

Information on individual educational components (ECTS-Course descriptions) per semester

Electrical Power Systems

Degree programme	Bachelor Electrical Engineering Dual
Subject area	Engineering Technology
Type of degree	Bachelor Part-time Winter Semester 2024
Course unit title	Electrical Power Systems
Course unit code	074742056203
Language of instruction	English
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)	Compulsory optional
Teaching hours per week	3
Year of study	2024
Level of the course / module according to the curriculum
Number of ECTS credits allocated	4
Name of lecturer(s)	Alexander ROCKS

Requirements and Prerequisites

Module "Electrical Engineering", Semester 1 to 4

Course content

Basics and definitions from regulations and standards:

Low voltage/high voltage
Generation/measurement of high voltage
Breakthrough mechanisms
Properties of the insulating materials
TE measurement tan δ measurement

Equipment (generators/motors, transformers, rails, cables, wires, switchgear, converters, arresters, etc.):

Structure/function
Characteristics/Properties
Dimensioning
Tests
Maintenance

Types of switchgear
Telecontrol system and control room

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to name and explain basic problems that arise from the use of high voltage, as well as remedial measures. Students will be able to name and explain basic problems that arise from both handling of high currents, as well as remedial measures, explain and dimension a mode of operation of equipment in electrical power engineering. Students will be able to design and dimension switchgear, explain the typical structure of systems and their control mechanisms.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, case studies, field trip

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination, final examination

Comment

Internal

Electrical Power Systems