High voltage systems
Qi Su
3 points * 16 lectures, 9 tutorial/laboratory hours * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: ECS2320 (Electromagnetic theory I)
Protection zones in power systems. Differential, distance and pilot wire protection. Physics of circuit interruption. Circuit breakers. Current chopping and restriking voltages. Underground cables. Transmission line phenomena. Calculation of surge performance. Lightning phenomena and its affect on a power system. High voltage measurement and testing. Insulation coordination. Partial discharges. Ageing of insulation.
Assessment
Examinations (2 hours): 70% * Laboratory work: 30%
Recommended texts
Glover J D and Sarma M Power system analysis and design PWS-Kent, 1992
Kind D and Karner H High voltage insulation technology Friedr Vieweq and Sohn, 1985
Kreuger F W Industrial high voltage Deft U P, 1991
Kuffel E and Zaengl W S High voltage engineering fundamentals Pergamon, 1984
Warrington A R van C Protective relays: Their theory and practice vols 1 and 2, 3rd edn, Chapman and Hall, 1977