ECE4508

High voltage systems and protection

(ENG)

Q Su

4 points + 26 lectures, 26 hours of tutorial and laboratory classes + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: ECE2501 + Prohibitions: ECS4355, ECE5508, ECS5353, ELE4252

Synopsis: Physics of circuit interruption; circuit breakers; current chopping and restriking voltages; underground cables; transmission line theories; calculation of surge performance; lighting phenomena and its affect on a power system; high voltage measurement and testing; insulation materials; non-destructive insulation tests; insulation condition monitoring of electrical plant; partial discharges.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%