Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

The unit introduces concepts of high voltage phenomena in the context of design and testing of electrical power plant. The unit describes sources of over voltage in power systems. It then presents fundamentals of high voltage insulation design and condition monitoring methods. It describes insulation performance characteristics and diagnostic methods in plant such as generators, transformers and high voltage cables. The notions of insulation co-ordination and over voltage protection are also established. Additionally, the unit introduces static electricity phenomena, hazards they pose and technology applications they bring.

Objectives

To learn and understand the principles of high voltage technology as applied in the design and testing of power system equipment as well as in other industrial applications.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%. Students must achieve a mark of 45% in each of these two components to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Arthur Lowery

Contact hours

3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites

ECE2021 or PHS2022

Prohibitions

ECE4508, ECE5058, ECE5508