MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Engineering Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


ECS4355

High voltage systems

Q Su

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

Objectives The student is expected to develop a basic understanding of transmission line theory, external and internal overvoltages and protection methods in electrical power systems and a knowledge of high voltage test techniques.

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%

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