ECS4355

High voltage systems

(ENG)

Q Su and T Czaszejko

3 points + 16 lectures and 9 tutorial/laboratory hours + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ECS2320

Synopsis: 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 effect on a power system. High voltage measurement and testing; insulation coordination; partial discharges; ageing of insulation.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 60% + Assignments: 20% + Laboratory work: 20%