ECE5508

High-voltage systems and protection

(ENG)

Q Su

6 points + 39 hours of lectures and practical work + Irregular availability + Clayton

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